Every time my boyfriend says he's 'not hungry' he ends up eating half of my meal.
By @piaok2 · Food
I'm not talking a few fries. Last night, I ordered an expensive pasta dish, he said he didn't want anything, and then proceeded to eat almost half of it off my plate when it arrived.
The full story
So this has become a whole thing. He'll look at the menu, say 'nah, I'm good,' and then when my food shows up, he suddenly becomes a starving wolf. It's not just a bite to taste, it's a full-on portion. I've started ordering extra just to compensate, but then he feels bad and doesn't eat it, so I'm stuck with too much food and a bigger bill. Last night was the final straw. He took a huge forkful of my truffle pasta before I even got a second bite. I told him he needs to just order his own food from now on, even if it's just an appetizer, but he thinks I'm overreacting and being stingy.
How people voted
- Bad Move — 22% (33 votes)
- Needs Context — 44% (66 votes)
- Reasonable — 34% (50 votes)
Readers are split: “Needs Context” leads with 44% — 149 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@nicolol — Next time he takes a bite, just start eating off his fork. Assert dominance.
@alex — Has he ever explained *why* he doesn't just order his own food?
@oscarkk — That's not about food, it's a total lack of respect for your boundaries.
@tesslately — A man who can't decide what he wants for dinner can't lead a family.
@jakobok — nah this is a power move you have to respect it
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