Inside, you’ll see mountains of nerves and anxiety piling onto each other.
They can make other people feel heard, validated, and seen.
Dinner parties remove the pressure or need tocompete with extroverts.
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In other words, everyone is sitting around one table together, taking turns talking and listening.
No one is left being a wallflower sitting alone with a warm beer.
There might be an awkward moment or two, sure.
you’ve got the option to’t ever escape those.
But its easier to manage than if you were chatting with a small group at a bigger party.
Thats because the pressure to dissolve the tension is on the group rather than the individual.
Anyone can hop in and change the subject.
This applies to both the host and someone attending.
One of the great things about hosting a dinner party is the control you have over who is invited.
They can make other people feel heard, validated, and seen.
Finding a task or a job could help a person with anxiety feel more grounded and at ease.
No one will mind, and if the party is going well, they probably won’t notice either.
What If I Get Stressed Out or Overwhelmed While Im the One Hosting a Party?
Should this occur, theres no reason for it to throw off your night.
Instead, try one of these therapist-approved ways to handle it.
Do as much prep work ahead of time so you dont get flustered in the moment, she recommends.
Dont be afraid to ask people to help with what you need, explains Romanoff.
So, remember to give yourself a break.
Did something go wrong with the cooking?
Nope, stop right there.
A couple of things might go wrong, but it’ll be alright.
And if not, it makes a good story for the next party, huh?
