The fact that she's bi-sexual is a BIG point that you left out. But I'm proud of you for getting things out in the open.
Has she considered seeing an IC to help her sort her feelings out towards women? Even in a conservative town (believe me I know how that is I live in the middle of the Bible Belt) that would be a safe place for her to do this.
It's VERY important though that she (and You) learn to communicate regularly what's going on with the two of you.
To be honest, I believe the skin thing is a smokescreen to buy her time to sort things out. Sexual attractiveness is rarely killed by something like that. People can gain several pounds and still find each other sexually appealling, same goes with other physical attributes. But do take care of it, since she mentioned it; it certainly won't hurt.
Now, with that said...are you sure there's not OW in the picture? People will flat-out deny there is someone else, even when there is, when they are having an A....just do some checking, make sure.
I'm proud of you for taking that very important first step! GEL
