arbyam Posted July 10, 2004 Posted July 10, 2004 Why is it whenever I go out to dinner with a girl, I end up taking my whole meal home in a doggy bag? It's like i have a real bad case of the 'butterflies' and i was unable to eat. Im talking one bite, is enough to make me want to puke. Its like im nervous or something. Is there anyone out there that has this same problem? Is there any way to get over this problem.
clia Posted July 10, 2004 Posted July 10, 2004 Ha! I have the same problem! I do one of three things: (1) Have a glass of wine or a beer before I leave the house; it usually loosens me up enough so I'm not so nervous; or (2) Order something light, like a salad -- I don't have as much trouble eating lighter, cold foods as I do heavy, rich foods when I'm nervous; or (3) Avoid dinner dates altogether until I'm more comfortable around the guy (usually takes 2-3 dates). Don't worry...the nervousness does go away in time!
arbyam Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 Originally posted by clia Ha! I have the same problem! I do one of three things: (1) Have a glass of wine or a beer before I leave the house; it usually loosens me up enough so I'm not so nervous; or (2) Order something light, like a salad -- I don't have as much trouble eating lighter, cold foods as I do heavy, rich foods when I'm nervous; or (3) Avoid dinner dates altogether until I'm more comfortable around the guy (usually takes 2-3 dates). Don't worry...the nervousness does go away in time! Looks like i will have to try number 3, i dont drink, so number one is out of the picture, and i have tried number two... that doesnt work for me.
yes Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 I also avoid dinner-dates for a while; i think it's best to go to a pub, have a drink & order an appetizer and a desert (both to share). A dinner date means facing each other in bright light for like an hour - no thanks, not at first!! my 2c, -yes PS Clia, you create a pretty confident impression - i admit i was surprised to hear you get nervous enough to not wanna eat.
clia Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 Heck yeah I get nervous! (Especially when I really like a guy!)
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