To Eat Alone Or Not



Where I live is a small town but unfortunately still has a village mentality.  For this reason I don't like going out there on my own.  People always comment about a female being on their own and they stare and whisper other things that I cannot hear.  When I really do want to treat myself to something to eat that isn't a takeaway, I hop on a train and go to Wetherspoons, this is because as money's a bit tight I always know how much I'm going to spend or to an eat all you can Chinese buffet which ends with me going to Wetherspoons for a pint or two.

I find in the hustle and bustle of shoppers and workers no one notices me.  I'm just left to eat my food with no rude stares or comments.  I think this is quite a sad state of affairs when I don't feel comfortable eating where I live.  Does anyone else find this?  Does anyone have any tips on how I can deal with this?  Sometimes I do feel like I'm missing out by not staying local but I like to be able to relax when I'm having something to eat as it's a treat and I really want to enjoy it.

If I had single friends this wouldn't be a problem but they're all in relationships where as I'm not having split up with my ex in October last year, so you can imagine how much time I spend on my own and it's mostly not by choice.

So if anyone has any tips, or just wants to share a tale or two please comment.