New Girlfriend,extremely picky eater (Asian, husband, affairs, seeking)
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I just read this again, Redisca, and I understand it was a co-worker's girlfriend. Had it been someone who ranged from "acquaintance" to "friend," I would have been far less diplomatic than you and the others were. I have absolutely no patience for this kind of provincialism and immaturity.
Brooklyn? I once lived near Coney Islands. LOTS of Russians there as well as plenty of ethnic eateries there. I never knew that part of town had so many Russian immigrants until I got there and saw caviar being sold in every corner grocery.
Brighton Beach??? It's a Little Russia in the middle of Brooklyn.
Well, I could see how it could be a problem for me. I love food. All kinds of food. I love to try new things, new restaurants all the time.
If my partner was stuck only on certain type of food, it would be problematic for our relationship for sure, but if he was willing to at least go with me to those restaurants and just find something on the menu that he likes, than maybe it would work out.
Brighton Beach??? It's a Little Russia in the middle of Brooklyn.
Yes, that's it. Russians everywhere. Russian auto body shops, Russian restaurants and groceries, Russian everything.
I recall one time I had to get a tire fixed. I went to a local mechanic - everybody there was Russian. I had to get the boss to tell an employee what to do - he translated from my English to Russian. The Russian guy who did the work was nice... a fellow with a weathered look and gigantic forearms, but who managed a kind, simple smile, and "this very good, and this very bad!"
It was a nice experience, to see a segment of New York that had been previously foreign to me.
Are you serious?? Of course you are. There are much, much more important things to worry about in a relationship than her being a foodie or not.
I disagree. Food is very very important. Imagine if relationship was to become more serious and they moved in together? How limited his dinners would be? He would die of boredom.
My spouse is a picky eater; I love him anyway. Of course he doesn't whine, and it's easy for us to find common ground.
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Originally Posted by Sprawling_Homeowner
This woman is not only provincial; words such as "ignorant," "narrow-minded," "uncultured," and even "country bumpkin" enter my mind.
I know some "country bumpkins" that could cook the pants off of anyone ... even some of them there high-priced fancy chefs in Noo Yawk Ciddy.
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Originally Posted by MoNative34
And "foodies" aren't picky eaters as well? Think about it. I agree being narrow minded about trying new things isn't great, but being overly pretentious and snobby is just as bad.
I'd define "foodies" as anyone who would try anything once, but, yes, some food snobs can whine just as much as picky eaters.
Yes, that's it. Russians everywhere. Russian auto body shops, Russian restaurants and groceries, Russian everything.
I recall one time I had to get a tire fixed. I went to a local mechanic - everybody there was Russian. I had to get the boss to tell an employee what to do - he translated from my English to Russian. The Russian guy who did the work was nice... a fellow with a weathered look and gigantic forearms, but who managed a kind, simple smile, and "this very good, and this very bad!"
It was a nice experience, to see a segment of New York that had been previously foreign to me.
Interesting. Some people either love it or hate it. Of course, me being a russkiy, I love "hanging out" there. Going to Russian cafes, restaurants, stores, supermarkets... but I wouldn't live there. It's just too many of us. I need some kind of diversity.
I know some "country bumpkins" that could cook the pants off of anyone ... even some of them there high-priced fancy chefs in Noo Yawk Ciddy.
Then you should introduce the girl in question to them so that she would see there's more to eating than just taco bell and subway. I love me a nice homemade meal as well as the next guy.
Interesting. Some people either love it or hate it. Of course, me being a russkiy, I love "hanging out" there. Going to Russian cafes, restaurants, stores, supermarkets... but I wouldn't live there. It's just too many of us. I need some kind of diversity.
You're Russian too? Haha. Had I known, I could've used your help during the holiday season. Maybe you'd be so kind as to teach me how to write "Happy Birthday" in Russian. A friend's birthday is in 2 months, and she's Russian.
You're Russian too? Haha. Had I known, I could've used your help during the holiday season. Maybe you'd be so kind as to teach me how to write "Happy Birthday" in Russian. A friend's birthday is in 2 months, and she's Russian.
Well, to be more accurate, I'm Ukrainian, but I speak Russian.
It seems to me that a picky eater is very immature, a trait that must manifest itself in other ways also. I couldn't tolerate it if I were you.
When I married my husband, he had some food idiosyncracies, but he was open to change, besides I basically have an eat it or wear it policy, so if he was hungry he ate what I made. Now he's very open to trying new things.
It must be nice to be married to a man who will allow himself to be treated like a child. The first time I "wore it", you'd be out the door. That statement to me reeks of control freak. And you're actually proud of yourself, sad.
I am a very picky eater and it has NOTHING to do with maturity. It's about I'm grown and if I don't like it, I don't have to eat it. period.
There are things I will try, but there are things Jesus himself could not make me eat and most vegetables are at the top of my list and anything spicier than white bread is a close second (hot spicy not seasoning spicy), almost tied for first. Number three is mystery food, if I don't know what's in it, it isn't going in my mouth. At most restaurants, I can find something on the menu I like, the only type of restaurant this has not been true of is an Indian restaurant.
Since when is food a make or break deal?
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