Am I allowed to drop some weight?

I'm 5'8" and 260 pounds. 42 inch waist. I want to drop some weight, but I'm really happy with the way I look. I'm ready to start looking for a partner, but it's made me start thinking about my weight. I feel strong and in control.<br><br>I've been reading this sub, and it's made me feel like both myself and my future wife would be breaking some trope if I didn't have the bod of a dad.<br><br>On the other side, I've had people tell me that I could realistically drop 20-30 pounds and start feeling way healthier.<br><br>Thoughts?