you've got a lot to think about here...I would try not to worry too much about the weight...good that you are aware of the different effects have on your moods and when and why you tend to eat but don't obsess over the weight (that only tends to lead to more eating) you are working out and watching what you eat..it takes time just like everything around here!!
regarding the date...you know how to play it.
I understand the thoughts that it would take h a long long time to initiate a date on his own as well as the contact with his family...my h is rather the same way..infact when we do get an invite to visit family he always tries to get them to come here so he doesn't have to go anywhere. ah but then knowing that is the way they are with even their own family we should not take it so personally (I still do though, I'll have to work on it)
well I just wanted to say howdy, so howdy and good luck on that date!! (hey why not refer to it as something other than a "date" to help take the pressure off??)
