Man’s Rant About Girlfriend Eating All The Food Backfires After He Mentions Her Weight

Knowing that you have leftovers in the fridge is always exciting. Whether it’s pizza from your favorite slice shop or half a portion of pad thai, there’s something about being from the day before that just makes food taste better. (Perhaps it’s also the fact that it saves you the time and effort of cooking something new!)

When one couple ended up with a fridge full of leftovers after hosting a game night, they were both excited to eat the food all week long. But this man quickly realized that his girlfriend had gotten to it before he could, and he was not happy. Below, you’ll find the full story of this leftover drama that the man shared on Reddit, as well as some of the replies from readers who gave him a reality check.

This man and his girlfriend had a fridge full of leftovers after hosting a game night

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But when he realized that the food had vanished before he could have any, he became extremely upset

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Later, the author responded to several readers and provided more details

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Food is a common source of arguments between couples

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Sharing a delicious, comforting meal with your partner can be a great way to bond. You can nourish your body with wonderful food and your soul with deep conversations. Food just tastes better when it’s shared with great company! But food can also be a sensitive topic for some couples, especially when they’re already hangry.

According to a 2020 survey, the average couple will argue about what to have for dinner 156 times a year. That’s about three times each week! It also typically takes couples 17 minutes of discussion to agree on a dinner plan, while 16% of couples say that it can take over half an hour to decide.

Because food is such an important part of our lives, 40% of daters admit that “food compatibility” is a deal-breaker in any relationship. Meanwhile, the average person utters the phrase, “What do you want for dinner?” nearly every single day, and over half of people dread being asked that question. 59% of people also admit that they’re not a fan of some of their partner’s favorite restaurants.

When it comes to arguments that arise between couples about food, Rachel Zar, LMFT, writes that certain topics may be particularly sensitive due to how a person was raised. For example, if your parents always made fun of you for getting seconds or eating dessert, you might have developed shame around both of those things.

But Zar notes that it’s important for each person to become familiar with their own “food story,” so they don’t start projecting their issues onto their partner. 

“If you’re feeling increasingly bothered by your partner’s eating habits, try to ask yourself: What is it about this that bugs me so much?” Zar writes. “What’s the story I tell myself when I see their behavior?”

The way your partner talks about or behaves around food might be triggering memories from your past. But it’s your responsibility to determine exactly what’s going on. 

It’s extremely common for people to gain weight when they’re in a happy, healthy relationship

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Now, it’s no secret that weight gain is a sensitive topic for many people. It’s rarely something we do intentionally, and unfortunately, it can sometimes come along with shame, as we still live in a fatphobic society. But the reality is that plenty of people end up putting on a few pounds when they’re in a happy, healthy relationship.

The term “relationship weight” exists for a reason, and according to Craig Primack, MD, it’s a common phenomenon. As far as why this happens, one potential explanation is that couples begin eating most of their meals together. 

They might start going out to restaurants more often because they have someone to go with. Or they may begin eating the same size portions, even though one person’s appetite is much larger than the other’s. It’s also common for couples to drink more alcohol than they did when they were single.

And it’s easy to slip into a more sedentary lifestyle when you’re in a relationship. Why spend your evenings at the gym when you can simply lay on the couch and watch Netflix with your partner? Plus, you might start to relax your healthy habits, as you feel more comfortable. Your partner believes that you’re beautiful no matter what, so maybe you don’t need to maintain that six-pack anymore.

Sadly, however, not everyone is open to the idea of their partner gaining weight. Clearly, the author of this story doesn’t like the fact that his girlfriend isn’t the same size she was when they first met. And readers have been giving him a reality check. 

We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation in the comments as well, pandas. And if you want to check out another Bored Panda article featuring similar relationship drama, look no further than right here.

The majority of readers gave the author a reality check, calling him out for overreacting and shaming his girlfriend

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However, some readers took the man’s side, noting that his girlfriend had been selfish

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