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Dont think like that. Seriously as difficult as it sounds you will find someone who understands. Its not like you are just strange or not fun etc( dont know you that well but you seem nice) you know those are things that men are like "no thanks " to. Having IBS is something that you cant change, ya know? You have to just be as safe with you eatting etc for the first part of dating and then be honest with someone. And laugh at yourself, it helps and it helps to ease the awkwardness of that conversation. Just explain little bits at a time(start with the less graphic

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My husband was so understanding when i told him after we had been dating for a lil while ( helps that hes a personal trainer and incredible fascinated withe the human body) but he was very calming and had the attitude like I care about you and want you to feel good and live as vivaciously as someone with IBS can. Even if that meant we had to go to the movie 1st( and i wouldnt eat anything for a few hours b4) and then do dinner and then I needed to go home ( in case I was gassy or had pains)and things like that

You will find someone who is interested in YOU, not just the part of you that doesn't have something embarrassing plaguing them everyday.
Good luck and be positive

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