Bill’s wife has asked to speak with you.
It would be best to ask Bill to sit in another room when you are eating in case he gets upset?
Bill might choose to do this, but you should not assume he will wish to do this.
Try and eat out at cafes so that he doesn’t smell the food cooking?
Bill is unlikely to expect you to do this and you need to keep your life as routine as possible.
Don’t worry, but just try and eat snacks on the run and don’t make mealtimes formal anymore?
Don’t rush meals and eat snacks. You need to eat a nutritionally balanced diet too and keep yourself healthy.
Make time for your own mealtimes, as you need to look after your own nutrition too?
Caring for someone is tiring and you need to look after yourself by eating well and often.
Check with Bill what he would like to do when you wish to eat. It may not affect him as much as you might think?
This is the best idea. Bill may have his own preferences regarding mealtimes and you can discuss this together and make a plan that you both are comfortable with.
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