Whenever I eat something in front of my boyfriend, I get all embaressed. I guess its because Im afraid I'll get food on my lips or face or something like that, so I only take a bite when he's looking away. Its so weird - I dont even notice Im doing it until he says something to me. I feel stupid eating when he's staring right at me tho. Does anyone have any suggrestions for what I can do to fix this ? Thanks a million.
Erinn_the_bamf answered Sunday December 12 2004, 1:38 pm: I'm shy eating in front of people too. It's natural. Maybe if you eat at the same time with your boyfriend it would be easier. Or if you're afarid that you may look like a pig eat slowly. Take a bite, count to five while chewing, swallow, then take another bite. When I was younger my parents thought I ate too fast so they told me to do that and it makes me less tense. I hope I helped! [ Erinn_the_bamf's advice column | Ask Erinn_the_bamf A Question ]
NEVERLETG00 answered Sunday December 12 2004, 12:31 pm: hey if you got food on your lips or your face thats the way to do it! dont be afraid of what your boyfriends going to think about you, he should like you for the way you are, he might even think thats a lil cut or a lil funny and make a small joke about it but you can go right ahead and laugh with him. just be more comfortable with him. x0 [ NEVERLETG00's advice column | Ask NEVERLETG00 A Question ]
Karen answered Sunday December 12 2004, 11:50 am: Hey, don't worry, this is normal! This happened to my friend! She wouldn't eat at lunch because she was afraid that she would be embarrassed in front of her boyfriend! You just have to look at your food and not think about him and just eat! When he talks to you, finish eating what you were chewing and talk to him! Then go back to eating what you were eating! Don't worry, you aren't going to embarrass yourself! Hope I helped :)
-Karen [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
Eyesinoceanwaves answered Sunday December 12 2004, 8:46 am: t first i felt that way when my ex and i were together, but honestly, they don't care how you eat, as long as you dont scarf things down as soon as you get them. But just act natural, dont worry what he thinks, he wont think you are gross or anything. He's a guy, nothing really grosses them out. But i was a little skeptible to eat in front of my ex and i said that to him and he said that it was ok, that it's cute to see a girl eat. I guess because we are so picky about everything. I hope that helped. [ Eyesinoceanwaves's advice column | Ask Eyesinoceanwaves A Question ]
NikNik answered Sunday December 12 2004, 4:40 am: i hate eating in front of people...it doesnt matter who they are or anything...its normal...i think most people are like that anyways and what i do about it is either not eat infront of someone or just eat i mean everyones gotta eat and everyone in the world eats so its normal. I would just not worry about it. [ NikNik's advice column | Ask NikNik A Question ]
juicyfruit answered Sunday December 12 2004, 3:17 am: Don't look at him while you're eating. Just look at your food. And then when you arent eating or have anything in your mouth just look up at him and talk to him, etc. [ juicyfruit's advice column | Ask juicyfruit A Question ]
pInKkAkEs082 answered Sunday December 12 2004, 2:16 am: -thats funny- im exactly the same way! I hate eating in front of all guys, even at school!I'm always thinking that i'll look stupid or get something in my teeth haha I just try and take smaller bites or cut my food up! i wouldnt worry about it though... we are all human, we all eat! Just tell him not to stare at you if it bothers you so bad -Katie [ pInKkAkEs082's advice column | Ask pInKkAkEs082 A Question ]
Mandee answered Sunday December 12 2004, 1:37 am: He's probably just admiring you! He probably finds you stunning, he likes you, doesn't he?
Don't feel awkward about this, I understand...it happens to a lot of people. Sweetie, you should not have to worry about getting food on your lips or face when you eat. Eat around him like you would with a friend. He wouldn't judge you based on how you eat, unless he is a complete jerk. But in this case he is not, and he really likes you. My guess is that he is concerned because he said something to you about this.
You should try to eat out with him more, or just in front of him a lot. You'll start to realize that it's okay to eat and be yourself when he's there. Maybe you're just a little shy or worried about you. You shouldn't change anything about yourself...it's just knowing that you have the control to fix this. Feel safe with yourself and don't care so much about what you're doing or what you're eating. He probably wants you to feel comfortable with him. That's why he asked you about why you do that. Try telling yourself no one is there to judge you and that it is just a meal. You've ate all your life, so it's nothing different. If he stares way too much, and it's making you feel weird you need to tell him or else he might not stop. Stop worrying so much about something so tiny. I honestly think if you get used to eating around him you won't think as much about what you're doing. There's nothing to worry about! Have fun and enjoy yourself being with him..that's what is the most important!
Love,
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LiLAnGeLDeViL4659 answered Sunday December 12 2004, 1:18 am: Well, I was embaressed eating in front of my boyyfriend too then I just got used to it because it has almost been 5 months and all but that habit will soon fade away. You can just think that he is one of your family members and eat the way you do with them (lol) Hope I Helped You! :) Good Luck!! If you need more advice then just ask me I most likely can give you more advice!
Shannon [ LiLAnGeLDeViL4659's advice column | Ask LiLAnGeLDeViL4659 A Question ]
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