Ok. Well...this could be a dreaded alone experience but lets not let it be so. Lets get one thing clear. Eating alone does not mean that you are lonely. It does not indicate that you have to eat alone.

Whether you are eating alone by choice or because of circumstances you need not feel ill at ease.

The first time I ate alone was a liberating experience. I did so by choice in a restaurant to see how it would feel. I felt empowered and excited! This is because it was by choice.

You see if you feel bad then this is a state of mind. realize now that you are in control of your feelings. Other people do not view you in a negative way. In fact they may be fascinated by you! They may wonder who you are and marvel at your audacity to have the courage to be yourself without props.

So often we rely on others to fulfill out needs and to make us look socially acceptable.

Well here is great news! We are all socially acceptable as we are. We don't need props. If we dine with others ir should be because we wish to. At other times we may dine alone because we must or because we want to. We are no lesser people because of it.

Life is about learning, as well as about love and survival. When we use our life situations in-which to learn further and have fun we learn how to survive better. Use your time dining alone to observe those around you and to enjoy yourself. Know that you have the ability to be alone in comfort.

Be yourself! There is no secret hidden knowledge to help you eat alone! If you feel bad about eating alone then this is in your head. Enjoy your food and the experience of being without consideration for another's needs as this doesn't happen often. Dining alone should be revered not dreaded!

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