I second the notion. In many ways we are brought up to see eating as a very nurturing thing. Our moms/dads/grandparents rewarded us with food wether it be candy or those lovingly prepared homemade goodies. To a point, this is not a bad thing - it is when we continue to return to this method of comforting ourselves that we find our weight getting out of hand. It then becomes a viscious cycle - not feeling good about yourself, reaching for comfort, the letdown/guilt of knowing we aren't helping the situation any, not feeling good about yourself, reaching for comfort.....