Life's Not Fun Anymore
Carbs are Part of Sentimental Experiences My husband loves to go to the theater and watch new movies with a big bucket of popcorn and a soda and sometimes candy. He even enjoys the previews! He recently suggested we go as a family to catch "Captain Marvel" in the theater and get a babysitter for our toddler. In a cliche, kill the messenger moment, I reminded him that he shouldn't have the soda he is so fond of having while being entertained by the cinematic theatrics and visual effects. Boy, I wasn't prepared for the emotional disappointment he felt. He said he would rather not go if he couldn't have the COKE! I suggested trying to phase in half sweetened tea, a diet COKE, or water instead of his "usual." At his stage in the transition to carb detox, those alternatives were wholly unacceptable. You would have thought I trampled on his happiness. Reminder to self ... his feelings are his to manage... his feelings are his to manage. ...