Ballum Part 1 - Ben Avoids Eating Breakfast With Callum..

[malikmartinez]

I can’t wait until they give Ben the proper growth he deserves when it comes to sharing what he’s going through with his husband

[lucypreece]

This is all stemming from what Lewis did to him it is a common thing with survivors of SA to start punishing their bodies in some way because things feel different. Ben I think either ignored it or hid it or put his focus elsewhere for a while because he needed to be strong for Lexi in Lola's final days and during the funeral and stuff but now Lola has gone and the dust has settled and normality is resuming this is back full force because he is back having to deal with what Lewis did.

[ninoj]

Poor Ben. You can see his struggle. It must be torturous. Callum senses something is wrong (you can see it on his face), but he doesn't know what it is.

[mechellemybell]

Poor Ben. ☹️

Callum knows something is up but doesn’t want to just accuse or push cause all know when Ben is pushed too much he acts out.

[piperyoung]

So here's my thing . The character work is amazing, but I'm so ready for him to catch a break. I mean, the ben trope is a revolving door. I want to see grow and become the man he's meant to be. The father lexi needs

[KyonGaku]

I do hope that this storyline will soon have a breakthrough, because I kno that Callum doesn't want to "investigate" his husband, but it's really ironic how he's a detective but can't see what's right in front of him- Well, he probably sees the signs at this point, but I hope he at least talk to someone about his worries and maybe find out that it could be an eating disorder. But, who am I kidding though, this is Eastenders. They won't discover that Ben has en eating disorder before he collapses at some point during an important event (probably involving Lexi) for the drama. I do have the smallest of hopes that it would finally be the end of dramas for Ben for a while after that, let Callum have the spotlight as something else than just a support character.

[karllieck]

Has anyone noticed or mentioned to Ben he's losing weight?

[snogglewort]

Your breath stinks when you don’t eat. Even mints and chewing gum don’t help because the gases come from your body going through ketosis so there’s no way Callum wouldn’t notice with him kissing Ben.

[MickeyFlipper]

the frat boy hugs and kisses. All good. I get it. I’ll suspend my disbelief for the actors cos they’re straight and taking on characters I’m sure they would never think about playing at all anyways. I’ll give them credit 😌

[JsJo]

I can't believe Ben had an eating disorder just like me on the show after his husband, Callum brought breakfast for him!!

[ninahurd]

Ben talk to your husband tell you have a eating disorder he will help you through this he supposed to be your partner when you have problems you supposed to talk to each other this is not helping you at all talk to your husband tell him what's wrong he will support you no matter what get the help you need for this problem