Eating Alone?

BROCKSTAR

Has anyone gone out to a sit-down restaurant and eaten alone? I am craving a taco and burrito and DH, who hates mexican food, is not home so I was wondering if I should take advantage. Normally, it would be Taco Bell but since he is gone I wanted to sieze the opportunity. Am I going to look like a complete loser if I went alone?

 

jessicasue87

I did this ONCE, and that was it. I got so many weird looks from people, but maybe since it is lunch time no one would notice. Enjoy your mexican, I might have to get me some Taco Bell now!

ToshaGirl

No, you won't look like a loser in the least.

I  do it frequently when travelling on business, or if DH is away on business. 

Be the mystery woman.  

Mrs.Andreazza

I would occasionally hit up the coney island by myself.  Usually I just bring a book or magazine so I don't have to stare at the wall or other people while i'm waiting for my food.  It's weird, but not a big deal

BROCKSTAR

CathyMD:

No, you won't look like a loser in the least.

I  do it frequently when travelling on business, or if DH is away on business. 

Be the mystery woman.  

I like being mysterious!!

ashopaholicmom

Yes, I actually enjoy it. When I need some "me" time I hit up the bookstore first then head to my fav sushi bar!  Have fun

ToshaGirl

BROCKSTAR:

CathyMD:

No, you won't look like a loser in the least.

I  do it frequently when travelling on business, or if DH is away on business. 

Be the mystery woman.  

I like being mysterious!!

LOL...I just bet

craftlady07

i have never done it, but never really had the oppurtunity to either. dh is OOT this weekend, but I think I'm just gonna order something to go, mm maybe chinese (DH doesn't like it!). we'll see.

christykell

jessicasue87:

I did this ONCE, and that was it. I got so many weird looks from people, but maybe since it is lunch time no one would notice. Enjoy your mexican, I might have to get me some Taco Bell now!

Wow, really? I'm guessing you might live in a very very small town then. I've eaten out by myself many times and it's no big deal. People are usually waaay into their own meals/company to worry about if someone is there eating alone. And if some stranger really thinks to themselves, what a loser that girl is- who cares! Go eat some Mexican food and enjoy

Mrs Carrillo

I did that before too, and it is awkward.  But hey you gotta eat!  

MSC03

I've done it a few times now--and I did it 2-3 times last weekend because we were away at a conference DH was participating in, so I had a lot of free time to myself. I took a notebook and a magazine and enjoyed taking myself out on a date.

juietbride

I have done it a few times, bringing a book helps you feel less odd. I am totally comfortable eating alone. HTH

sagittmama

I've done this several times.  I don't think you'll look like a loser.  Besides, I bring something to keep me occupied (usually a book) or face the window to "people-watch".  That's just me! 

Melaina25

You can always bring a book or papers to make it look like you are working

firewife9278

No, you won't look weird, at least I don't think so. I do this frequently when DH is on a shift and I have a craving for something. Plus, I'd rather eat there than mess up my own kitchen!

Married2MrWright

All the time.  When you travel for work you totally get used to it.  No big deal.  If you're worried, bring a book or magazine.

JennyAnne022776

juietbride:

I have done it a few times, bringing a book helps you feel less odd. I am totally comfortable eating alone. HTH

This.  When I got divorced, I would occasionally go out and eat alone.  My family lived about 45 minutes from me and I didn't have many single friends in the area.  I felt funny the first time, but got over it pretty quickly.  I'm a teacher, so I took a small stack of tests to grade while I waited for my food, and got into a long conversation with the waitress about teaching.  I haven't felt self-conscious about it since!