New relationship

chesky

My mother was a coeliac but it never stopped her from eating out in restaurants, even back then 30 years ago when nobody had ever heard the words gluten- free.
Anyway, in London, most chain restaurants like Cote, Carluccios etc. ask if you have any allergies when you order. You just have to order carefully and avoid things with sauces. Obviously pastry, bread and pasta (unless the pasta is stated as gluten free) are a no-no. It's best to order things like grilled fish or meat with vegetables.
Just go, be careful, and enjoy yourself.

Kirstie_

I know most places offer gluten free, with my other allergies I just need to be careful, Like a dominos gluten-free base is not to be guaranteed as gluten free as its prepared in the same area!

Loz01

Casually mention over lunch that you'd like a weekend/few days away and see what he says, if he jumps on it and agrees then say "maybe we can have a mini holiday" or something.

Kirstie_

Feeling brave over dinner tonight I really want him to come watch me in a competition. So I'll be asking, Hopefully he'll say yes

PeacefulWaters

Anyone got any tips to save money on a trip to London

Visit Liverpool instead?

Two Together Railcard.
Discounted tube passes with said railcard.
Stay in Watford and travel into London daily from there.
Price up Tune hotels and cheaper B&Bs online.

UKTigerlily

I don't think you need to worry with this one; if you get ill, well so could he & how would you be? If he's a keeper he'll be concerned & make sure you're ok, not run (& he sounds great so far)

Have a look online for gluten free places to eat etc

You can get some pass, maybe a London Pass, that last for a week I think & allows you into almost everything so works out cheaper x

Kirstie_

Thanks for the Liverpool suggestion I'm from nearby so I don't want to go there or he think I'm being cheap or lazy.

He did mention about getting cheaper advance tickets and getting a Virgin attraction book with vouchers from the station that gives 2-4-1 voucher book, He also mentioned he had 2 Oystercards from work with credit on that we can use or failing the train he'd drive us down but he drives during the week so I don't want him feeling obligated to drive us down (But a road trip does sound fun!)

I also don't want to make it all about me though, I can't go here or there because it might make me ill, I actually asked him and his reply was he'd like to know what to do if I become ill so he can help or get help, but still I don't want to make it feel its about me me me if you get me?

I asked about my competitions and it confused me a bit he put all my competitions into his outlook calendar and said he would be there and my competition on Wednesday he would have to meet me there as he's on a job in Birmingham, my last boyfriend said that and never come.

He also told me not to spend a lot of money, worried that he would get angry at me

cheeky-peach

It sounds like you just need to enjoy the experience of a new relationship and enjoy the time you spend together. I'm also in a new relationship and find that I'm trying to talk myself out of things to stop myself getting hurt but think how awesome things could be if they work out - it totally out weighs things. You only live once remember - try not to worry or stress, if he is the right one for you then it'll work out for the best.

Elijah_Bailey

Just a few points -

1. Go on the train together as you will find the journey much more enjoyable when you can spend more quality time with each other (not sitting in London or M25 traffic).

2. It is not "all about you" if he asks how to save your life from anaphylactic shock. He appears to be genuinely concerned for your health. This is not something to worry about.

3. He will not be angry about money as he simply appears to be concerned about over spending. You have mentioned he talked of vouchers, cards with existing credit and pre-booking cheaper tickets. He appears to want a good time but without costing a fortune. This is also not something to worry about.

4. if he has a list of your competition dates, then it must be because he wants to see you compete. If he does not appear, perhaps wait for his explanation before over reacting. He could have traffic problems, a car breakdown or work issues which prevent him getting there. Stay calm.

Finally, as a man, I can tell you this. Men have a picture on their desk for one reason only. It is someone they love.

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Quite simply - We men are simple creatures. If you want a picture of you two together then ask him ("Can you email me that lovely picture you have of us on your phone/desk, I'd love to print a copy myself")

Sounds like you just need to go on 'days out' dates - and there's plenty of those. If you're up North you could head to the lake district, Chester... even an ironic trip to Llandudno or Blackpool (ok, St. Helens is nicer for the beach).

If you want to save some money on a trip to London - the key is to cut down hotel costs. Stay somewhere like Watford (which is just off the M1) - then you can get the 'overground' using an Oyster card for about £10 each return - and it's only 20 minutes to get to Euston. Hell, do you like Harry Potter? Stay near Watford, go to the studio tour, have a trip into London and see stuff.