First Date Disaster Due to Disease
I just went on a first date with someone yesterday, and I see a lot of horror stories on here about dating with disease, and I finally had my own! AND IT WASNT THAT BAD!
The topic of Crohn’s, I usually talk about it as soon as it comes up, just because my eating looks out of place and I take a lot of pills lol.
I usually get very different reactions, and have become completely comfortable with someone rejecting me because of it over the years, so I thought I was set! This disease isn’t a fan of “set” plan though.🙄
We ate first, then ordered a couple drinks. It was going really well! Well enough when they leaned in, I kissed them back! But in that moment, after exactly one beer, before I could even explain my stomach issues, my vagus nerve decided it was my time. So pulled back, and very politely stood up to explain I was about to throw up in a bush behind the restaurant (We were already sitting alone outside for context as to why there was no bathroom near me)!
I ran to do a quick spew, and they followed right behind me looking MORTIFIED. I then realized that I just ran away at lightning speed to VOMIT immediately following the kiss and they thought I was disgusted by them😭 It was easy enough to clear up and reassure them, but in the moment I felt absolutely terrible. I don’t drink often, but my stomach usually is always okay when I do lightly. It was completely unexpected, but they were completely understanding, and even drove me to the CVS to pick up my zofran that was waiting there!
Just wanted to post about it because life happens and it doesn’t always have to be the end of the world. I’ve had way worse reactions to much more minor diseases events, and now I just look at it as tool to weed out anyone who isn’t built for your lifestyle! Happy dating Crohnies🫡