There have been a few times in my life when I have been so internally uncomfortable that I have rapidly left an event without much explanation; and I can recall a few awkward parties and family celebrations when my anxiety grew so enormous that I just had to suddenly leave.
- Generally, I don’t appreciate trying to qualify my experience with other humans; therefore, I like to utilize an Irish goodbye as I sneak out the door without saying a word! Unfortunately, it turns out that this is not something you can get away with when you are dating somebody.
The other month I went to stay with my up-to-date girlfriend for the first time… However, I found myself so uncomfortable with the environment of her apartment that I had to leave hastily. When I first walked into her place I noticed that the air temperature was a bit frigid for me. I thought that I would adjust to her control equipment settings with time so I didn’t make a big deal over the air temperature at first, then surely, my body would adjust to her lower indoor air temperature control settings and every one of us could proceed with our planned activities. But however, the longer I stayed at her place the colder the indoor air seemed to be. I couldn’t tell if she even had her furnace running because the indoor weather conditions were so uncomfortable. I didn’t want to question her control equipment programming or her indoor air temperature preferences, so I just kept my mouth shut. After a few minutes of shivering in her place, I couldn’t take it anymore. I rapidly left for the comfort of my own heating and cooling method at my home. I have got to tell you, I am not sure if I have a girlfriend anymore… But, at least I am enjoying my own furnace again.