I don't mind dining out every now and then with friends. I have one friend in particular who always wants to go out and eat, times where I straight up don't want to eat, we just won't hang out. I have tried to explain money being a thing (which it is, I just graduated from school and need to spend at least 655 dollars on my board exams. Not to mention I have so many other expenses to worry about). He has a lot more disposable income I do (works as an RN, lives at home at 32). Dieting has been somewhat rough with how often he wants to dine out and I have mentioned it (know this one isn't his problem, but I struggle with binge eating disorder and bulimia/have a somewhat complicated relationship with food). He doesn't get that and usually will say we can split an appetizer or something. With covid going on, its been somewhat easier to turn down going out because dining-in at restaurants isn't open right now in my state. Dine-in are opening up again in a few days though, and he wants to go out then. Is there a good way to handle this?
January 08, 2021 at 11:11PM
