answer:I am the only one in my family who cannot stand their food touching. I take a bite of the protein, chew, and swallow. Then I take a bite of one of the sides, chew, and swallow. Then I’ll take a sip of water. You get the idea. It’s still eating. I’m still getting all of the flavours. I just don’t like mixing the textures. If it’s a stew that cooked together, then I don’t mind meat and vegetables together, but if I have chicken and a side of rice, then I want to eat them separately. My significant other will take a bite of egg mixed with potato and sausage, and then chase it down with coffee. It doesn’t bother me at all when other people eat this way, but it’s not how I eat my meals.