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Posted on Aug 21st 2009 3:00PM by Karla Carrington
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He's self employed, very attractive and although a bit rough around the edges, he is a gentleman. He makes me laugh and can even laugh at himself. Oddly enough, he is not bothered by my quiet moods and that is huge for me. There are times when I don't want to hear a sound, nor do I make one, and that can be a bit unnerving when you're accustomed to me being Chatty Cathy, but he doesn't mind one bit.
It's still very early on, so I'm not making any bets. Quite simply, I like him (sigh). But wait just one minute before you ask about the registry. Although I like him and enjoy his company, I hate his diet. Shortly after we met, we were on the phone and he asked me to hold briefly. As I am holding, I heard him order a double cheeseburger with extra bacon. I almost gagged thinking how many calories that was. Hoping that first incident was a fluke, I promised to keep a gentle watch to see if his poor eating was habit. Well, hell yeah, it is, and I am completely disgusted! This guy eats whatever, whenever, and however -- and he's not even fat! I have on more than one occasion looked at his plate only to wonder where he puts it all. Is he still just a growing boy?
Look, I love love. Nobody loves love nor the concept of love more than me. These single years have been precious to me and although I'm not chomping at the bit for a mate, I am open to it. But can I love and live with someone with a life devoid of good diet and exercise? Sure, some folks say that may be a small difference to separate us but knowing my fight to stay fit, in no way is it small to me.
In my mind, it's the equivalent of dating an addict while I'm in recovery. I'm not saying that he's a food addict, but I am saying that I am. The challenge would be who is the biggest influence. Often, in my own personal struggle, I am able to resist negative urges, but add a sexy man feeding me mashed potatoes with extra gravy and I just go Ga-Ga. I'd be fat again before things even get hot! I don't want to broach the subject prematurely, but is there ever a good time to say I can't date you because your eating sucks? How long do I wait before I tell him that I'm afraid to eat with him for fear of his arteries popping out and running down the street because of abuse? Should I wait months before I tell him that his couch potato-ness is a turn off? Or do I simply keep it moving and find a guy who wants to move too?
Signed,
Still waiting to exhale.
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