Interestingly I would much rather eat by myself. I don't compare what I'm eating to what others are eating...I don't have to make excuses for my safe choices...don't compare my thighs to hers...don't feel compelled to eat or restrict just to please someone. I can eat what suits me. I do sit down at the table, but I read while I"m eating b/c it distracts me a bit (which I like)