You can choose the time and the location
You can take the initiative and be the one that chooses the time and the location for the date. Knowing your condition, you’ll want to keep it short and relaxing, so stay away from very active first dates. Also, make sure to choose a location where you could use the bathroom when you’ll need to.
Therefore, you can think of a movie date night or a dinner date at a nice restaurant, instead of a hike or a bike ride. Also, be careful about what restaurants you choose, because that’s also very important. Liz Bryan, a 29-year-old with Crohn’s living in Washington, D.C. suggests staying away from steakhouses and Asian foods.
She also added that alcohol is not such a good idea, after several drinking nights that made her feel awful. She suggests leaving time between work and your date, so you’ll have the chance to go home and “deal with your business.” That way, you’ll feel a lot more comfortable and you could enjoy your night without feeling stressed.
Be confident
Of course, the last thing you would want to do when your IBD symptoms are kicking in is dating. So if you feel like you’re not ready, don’t be afraid to cancel, because the experience itself requires a lot of energy and effort.
However, if you still choose to go, make sure you’re very confident. Trust yourself. Just because you’re dealing with IBD doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of love.
“When you go on a date, you want to bring your A-game, feel confident, and be able to engage with the person,” says Liz Bryan.”When you are having a flare, you are not focused on the other person. It may be worth getting it under control before putting yourself out there.”
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