GB
Chief Eating Officer
Oh I do not disagree with you guys. I just think that those who are not as comfortable cooking find it more challenging.
Oh I do not disagree with you guys. I just think that those who are not as comfortable cooking find it more challenging.
I would guess that the amazement stems from it being so much more difficult to cook for just one unless you want a ton of leftovers.
There have been studies done about family dynamics. It was found that eating as a family does indeed strengthen bonds, and helps children cope with the world better. It also allows time to teach important life princinples, share good and bad times, etc. But the key to this process is that the meal has to be served at a table, without the distraction of television.
When I used to travel a lot I didn't mind eating alone. If you stop at smallish diners or truckstops, you'll find a lot of over the road people eating alone.
Then you won't feel so alone.
I guess if I eat alone, I get this feeling that everyone around me will think I have cooties or something!!!
I have this friend at work that will go with me anywhere I want to go to eat, but he does not eat. He just sits, provides conversation, and tells me that my choice in food looks good! I'm quite happy with that because I get to try new things that my DH would not even give the time of day to.
... or, in other words: for the most part, i'd rather have a great meal alone than a crappy one with mediocre company.
(so if you ever invite me over, you'd better cook like our iron chef, or be really really funny!)
Yeah, that would probably be best.can we get pizza?