i can eat in a restaraunt, ok, but to eat at home,with my family, is annoying.I prefer to eat alone,and my dad was the same way. I can eat with my family, but we all eat at different places. Hubby eats at the puter, I eat in the bedroom, and the kids eat in their rooms,and so we don't all eat together. We eat dinner,like turkey day and x-mas at the table, but that is it. When I eat in front of my kids, when they finish their food,and want more b4 I am finished with mine. It ruins my appetite. Plus, cooking makes me lose my appetite. i usually cook for myself and eat in the bedroom,where I can read in peace,listen to music,ect. Is it normal for me to not like eating in front of my family/friends? i can eat in a restaraunt, because ppl arent focussed on My eating,just their own...no i dont have an eating disorder.
2006-09-25 15:59:33 · 14 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Haha go to a chinese restruant when you have 3 waiters stare at you constantly. I dont think you are afraid of eating with others it seems that you wont to get away and not join in with the other people in your household. I would be worried by this actually because eating a meal is a very social event, even in the animal kingdom, imagine 3 lions having killed something together, they will eat together. When you meet up with people you will go and eat with them as something to do. By not eating with other people you are saying you don't want to socialise with them and would rather persue some time by yourself. Perhaps you are not happy with your life and take every opportunity you get to do what you want to. However see how you feel having the food cooked for you, of course you dont want to eat when you have spent an hour cooking the meal. see if you are more inclined to eat something when you have had it made for you.
2006-09-25 16:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by don 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, a lot of people don't like eating in front of others, but it's not healthy that your family doens't eat together daily. That is vital to a healthy family bond. Maybe you should consider getting everybody back together at the family table, it's a great place to talk and see how everyone's day went. Then when the kids are grown up and gone, you'll see that you missed out on great times with them.
2006-09-25 16:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by latterdaylady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When your always picked on for ketchup or cream or somthing but this happens all over to the side of your mouth doesn't it? Or in eatting spagetti or soup the slurps might make it embarassing now clear the table an have one meal together an say the first person goes to their room till ready to come back an that! ( Should they laugh or that when someone has one of the conditions described above .
2006-09-25 16:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by David H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a question of normalcy...it is a question of upbringing and habit...it really doesn`t matter unless it causes serious relationship problems...in our house we all eat together every meal at the table, it is a way of keeping the concept of family for us, otherwise we are a gang that share the same residence....question would you lose your appetite if you didn`t have to make the meal but just sit down to enjoy what your spouse, kids made?Probably not...i would bet...
2006-09-25 16:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Therapist King 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think it's very strange. And it's a shame you don't eat with your family. Sometimes families are so busy that dinner is the only time they get together. Family dinner was very important in my home when I was growing up. It wasn't that stiff, formal dinner hour. We talked, laughed and related stories about our day. My friends all loved to come to our house for dinner and were always welcome. I am doing the same with my family. Please you and your husband reconsider. You may very well regret what family time you have missed in the future. I just wonder how you relate to your family at other times. Nobody wants to watch you eat! Maybe you should see a family counselor.
2006-09-25 16:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have got to be kidding.
It's no wonder the terrorist want to kill us. This is the perfect example of poor parenting, bad habits, and degradation of the family unit. You have some serious personal issues if you are self conscious about eating in front of your family.
Are you in an abuse relationship with your spouse/kids that causes you to be self conscious of eating. Hugh? Yeah your question belongs in the psych section because you are borderline idiot. You might want to try drugs; they might be an improvement.
You know what? I figured it out. You are obese. Must be. get some professional help woman. Hell, get on a crack diet.
2006-09-25 16:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not weird to not like eating in front of people. I've been on dates where I was the only one ordering anything and it was totally uncomfortable. I couldn't eat because they were just sitting there watching me. I think you'r family is probably more focused on eating their food than watching you eat yours though.
2006-09-25 16:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by darlanota 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Apparently it is normal, but it is sad, because when will you see your kids other then the time when all of you sit together at the table to share a meal, because after all sharing a meal is suppose to be a special time.
2006-09-25 17:31:15 · answer #8 · answered by dreamers imagine someday 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm I know your question has already been awnsered but.. Its really ok.. there is nothing wrong with you... and its very normal.. I myself don't like to eat in front of people.. I hate the feeling of people watching me eat.. its terrible it makes you feel very uncomfortable..Lots of people all over the world.. are feeling just the way you are.. its ok.. No worries...
God Bless
2006-09-25 16:10:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lody 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're just a 21st Centuy person. Social eating is overrated, don't worry. You'll suffer from less viral sicknesses, however you might end up with issues of trust and depression. As long as you're happy, eat by yourself, with others or in front of a mirror, when you notice yourself being miserable, however, change the settings around until you're happy again.
2006-09-25 16:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋