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Yes, there are many ways to avoid getting sick while on a date, but it still doesn't make it any easier to have to tell someone that you barely know that you have this condition. I am still struggling to tell my friends, even though I've known for years that I have IBS. Just a year ago I stumbled onto Heather's website and that has helped immensely. Because I now have the tools to know what to eat and the support of knowing others suffer from this condition, it's helping me to tell my friends, although very slowly.

I dated a lot this past summer, but never felt comfortable telling anyone on my first date about my condition. I think the hardest thing for me is not being able to drink alcohol, because that is such a common thing to do socially, so I just avoid drinking at all for the most part and let them wonder why I don't drink. I wish I had more courage to speak up about my condition, but I often just feel awkward talking about it.

I pulled out of the dating scene for a bit for various reasons, and am just now thinking about the return to dating, and dread it a little, because then I again have to deal with being different, but like everyone says, if it is a good person, they will understand. Hopefully I will have the courage soon to return, but I do sympathize with others who suffer from IBS when it comes to dating. Dating in general is not always fun!

Best wishes to all on the dating front,

Kat

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