My advice...just embrace your IBS. Don't try to hide it or make excuses. When you're comfortable with it and yourself you'll be able to relax more. I was always so worried about what people would think...it just made things worse. I now have a wonderful husband. I always thought he would get annoyed by what I do for and how I react to IBS or think I was weird for the way I ate...but he doesn't. He does everything he can to make me feel comfortable. He supports me with everything I try...as long as I'm trying to make progress he doesn't care what it takes. He wants me to feel good as much as I do. So, be up front about your condition. You'd be surprised at how small of an issue it seems for some people. It's like having allergies or something...you have it, you have to deal with it, but it doesn't define you. So, be up front. If the guy is really interested in you he won't care if you have to eat a little differently or need to take things easy sometimes. You just have to give him a chance to get to know you...not the IBS-influenced you. Worrying less is the key. I should know. I'm the world's biggest worrier. I just started seeing a psychologist to get it under control. That may be another thing to consider. HTH.
-------------------- ~Mary
Had surgery for rectal prolapse in Sept. '06 and feeling good now! Loving life with our IVF miracle #1.
Posts
Re: Since we are getting personal. I have a sex question.
