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OCTOBER 29, 2015 | The Jewish Home
Dating Dialogue
What Would You Do If… Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW of The Navidaters
Dear Navidaters,
I
am dating a guy who absolutely loves to BBQ. I know on the outside this might not sound like
a problem, but I really think it might be. I come from a family of doctors, all of whom are educated regarding health and wellness. When he eats at our house for Shabbos meals, he doesn’t eat anything. He
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is very polite and compliments the food, etc. but I know he really doesn’t like it. Eating deli, hot dogs, hamburgers, meats, and other unhealthy foods is really how he grew up, so I can’t blame him. I just can’t see myself being that kind of “Sunday BBQ Wife.” Not only am I very passionate about healthy eating but I also can’t stand the taste of barbecued foods. I know how silly this sounds, but do you think this is a make-it-or-break-it for us? --Shira*
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