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Wife Ignores Husband For Two Weeks After He Proves His Point With ‘Harmless’ Prank
Imagine: You go to order food, but your partner says that they aren’t hungry. Do you a) get something only for yourself or b) throw something extra in there for your significant other to snack on? If you go with a), you risk your food getting nibbled on, but if you choose b), they might refuse to eat it. So which option are you going for?
If you’re struggling to solve this brainteaser, you’re not alone, as this husband has also been trying to figure out this riddle for some time. But to put an end to it, he recently decided to pull a harmless prank on his wife, which got a reaction out of her that he definitely didn’t expect.
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Sharing food with a partner who just said they weren’t hungry is a relationship irk that many face
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This man decided to put an end to it with a harmless prank. Only that it didn’t go well with his wife at all
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Most of us can relate to having food stolen from us by our partners
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It has become a tale as old as time that the partner who claims they aren’t hungry when the other orders food ends up eating half of their meal.
From my personal experience, I can say that we don’t do that on purpose. It’s just that we really aren’t peckish in the moment, but when the food arrives, the smell usually gets you interested in having some. My poor partner already knows that when I announce that I don’t want anything to eat, they go ahead and still order it for me. And when they do it, I feel grateful because I don’t have to pretend not to feel enticed by whatever they’re having.
It’s just one of the silly dances that people in relationships sometimes have to do. But as we can see from the story, not everyone can come to an agreement when this situation arises time and time again.
One restaurant thought to poke fun at this and perhaps provide a solution by introducing a ‘My Girlfriend is Not Hungry’ menu item. When you ask for it, the staff adds extra fries, fried chicken wings, or fried chicken sticks to your entrée. This idea went viral, with folks having mixed reactions.
Some thought it was genius, while others found it offensive and somewhat sexist that this menu item was particularly targeted to women. But Andrew Putra, the owner of this restaurant, reassured that it’s all in good fun.
“We were just trying to figure out our menu and that came about because everyone can relate. It’s happened to me before. You know, she says she’s not hungry and then she might pick at the meal,” he said. “We know people can relate to it and so we decided to do it so you don’t have to order another entrée or something too small.”
Sneaking food from your partner is actually good for your relationship
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Even if you find your partner’s habit of stealing food off your plate or a fast food order a bit irritating, you might have to get comfortable with it, as science has long proven that such a concept is actually good for our relationships.
“Eating together is something humans have done for thousands of years and is a powerful way to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create a sense of belonging. But our willingness to share often depends on our relationship with the people we are sharing with. When those bonds are strong, food becomes more than just a meal; it creates a feeling of conviviality: a warm, joyful mix of connection, comfort, and togetherness,” explains psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Andrea Oskis.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Verdolin, PhD, an animal behavior researcher specializing in social and mating behavior, believes sharing food is indicative of a close relationship because food is considered an important resource in the animal kingdom.
Of course, people have more complex feelings than animals when it comes to food, so it might be a good idea to be more understanding when someone doesn’t have the same attitude about sharing food as you do. Some people don’t like to share food for various reasons, so the best way to avoid food drama next time you go to order something is probably to simply get extra fries.
The husband provided more information in the comments
Some commenters sided with the husband
While others said his approach to all of this was absurd
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Alexandra 3 months ago
What I find disquieting is the wife treating her son badly because of this because there is an obvious difference in power dynamics and apart from that, taking out your frustration on kids is a sign that you can't regulate your emotions in a healthy way. It does sound as if Mum has little insight into how her behaviour impacts others.
JL 3 months ago
This isn't about food. She just doesn't like being proven wrong, especially when there's hard evidence.
The Other Guest 3 months ago
My partner & I don't take food off each other's plates unless a) it's offered; b) we've agreed in advance to share; or c) they ask for & receive permission first. I don't understand this "need" to take bites of someone else's meal. Do you also reach over and take a swig of their beverages?
Molly Cule 3 months ago
Of course we swig each other's beverages; why would that be any different? There are unspoken limits to our sharing, 1 or 2 nibbles while eating out (usually to try new things) is perfectly acceptable in my relationship. It's worth noting that we've been together for approx 20 years. I'm quite particular with my food, so wouldn't want to order an entire meal of something I may not be able to stomach, but the sharing/taking is not one-sided. If they really wanted to prove a point, I think a better scenario for the above story would be to buy extra chips, but keep them with the son until the "shared" chips were gone. Then say something like, "I've not had any of those chips, mine are in the back" if the wife questioned why he was having "extra".
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KatSaidWhat 3 months ago
Why I chose this article to procrastinate with is beyond me. In fact all it did was spur me on to do some work.
Caffeinated Ape 3 months ago
Perhaps that's why you chose it? It sounds like it helped!
Load More Replies... Samantha H 3 months ago
Not quite the same exactly but an unusual food thieving story. I go to MeetUp groups and we often go for a meal. There were a few of us sat around the table with our meals, there was a new Woman in the group. One of the Men turned his head to chat with someone for a minute, when he turned back round the new Woman was happily chomping away on his Fish and Chips! We all thought that he knew her but he didn't, why on earth someone thought it was ok to eat a stranger's food off his plate, She had started a the tail end and was working her way up.
Mark Childers 3 months ago
Sounds like my BIL. If my sister gets food, and he doesn't, he'll eat all of hers, even though he said he wasn't hungry. Every time. She gets so upset. I think it's funny. But I'm the type who orders exactly what they want and how much because I know what I like and how much I want to eat. If someone tried to take part of mine, they would probably get a fork in their hand.
Dusty's mom 3 months ago
Wife needs to woman up and apologize. She needed this. I'm a woman who does NOT eat my husband's food. If we order a shared meal, I try to leave a few more bites for him as he metabolizes it better and gets hungry earlier. She doesn't care if he eats his fill, yet she brings plenty of snacks for herself. That's just wrong!
Angela Corvaia 3 weeks ago
I am all for YTA…relationships are hard, I am assuming the kid was a stepchild. Yeah for Daddy bringing more drama over some stupid fries. I feel sorry for the stepmom, bad days ahead….
Siege Rook 1 month ago
The only time I've ever physically struck anyone who didn't offer me (or someone else) physical violence first was my freshman year of high school, with another kid who wouldn't stop taking my fries or hashbrowns off my plate... and it wasn't the first time or anything, this had gone on for weeks. He finally blatantly took one again after I'd just asked him not to and said, "What are you going to do about it? Hit me?" He learned, as others have since: I don't bluff, and I won't be bullied or challenged. Seriously, just don't f**k with people's food.
Alexandra Hall 3 months ago
FFS, woman, order yourself a small fries, or whatever, maybe a simple burger, or fish sandwich. You need to stop counting calories if it’s causing chaos with your small family.
Taffy Renee 3 months ago
She's being childish. He should place a 'few' fries on a napkin and put the rest out of her reach.
Jihana 3 months ago
That's what I was thinking. Give her a couple and that's it.
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Wonnie-Cookie713 2 months ago
Why is she scolding her son for him and her husband being 200% right? Ig she doesn’t mind the food prob but hates being proved wrong. (If someone said this also I give credit to you as well.)
Shelley Colleen 3 months ago
The world will be a much more harmonious place when men finally get it into their heads that women are SOAKED in "food guilt" from the moment they get out of diapers. I'm first wave GenX and all we were taught was "don't eat, don't gain weight, pretend you're never hungry." I've struggled with disordered eating my whole life and, since my generation brought Millennials into the world, a lot of them struggle, too. And so on. I'm happy that GenY and their youngers have figured out it's okay to appreciate ALL body shapes and sizes but that doesn't change to mindset of us "oldsters." Also, I've lived through a couple of situations where a man thinks "I'm gonna show her she's wrong about *something* by tricking her into playing the fool. (Stuff like pretending to play around with my stereo levels or pretending to add spices to something I'm cooking.) I can never understand how they thought making a fool of me would be fun so I never held back in expressing my feelungs.
Alexandra 3 months ago
What I find disquieting is the wife treating her son badly because of this because there is an obvious difference in power dynamics and apart from that, taking out your frustration on kids is a sign that you can't regulate your emotions in a healthy way. It does sound as if Mum has little insight into how her behaviour impacts others.
JL 3 months ago
This isn't about food. She just doesn't like being proven wrong, especially when there's hard evidence.
The Other Guest 3 months ago
My partner & I don't take food off each other's plates unless a) it's offered; b) we've agreed in advance to share; or c) they ask for & receive permission first. I don't understand this "need" to take bites of someone else's meal. Do you also reach over and take a swig of their beverages?
Molly Cule 3 months ago
Of course we swig each other's beverages; why would that be any different? There are unspoken limits to our sharing, 1 or 2 nibbles while eating out (usually to try new things) is perfectly acceptable in my relationship. It's worth noting that we've been together for approx 20 years. I'm quite particular with my food, so wouldn't want to order an entire meal of something I may not be able to stomach, but the sharing/taking is not one-sided. If they really wanted to prove a point, I think a better scenario for the above story would be to buy extra chips, but keep them with the son until the "shared" chips were gone. Then say something like, "I've not had any of those chips, mine are in the back" if the wife questioned why he was having "extra".
Load More Replies... KatSaidWhat 3 months ago
Why I chose this article to procrastinate with is beyond me. In fact all it did was spur me on to do some work.
Caffeinated Ape 3 months ago
Perhaps that's why you chose it? It sounds like it helped!
Load More Replies... Samantha H 3 months ago
Not quite the same exactly but an unusual food thieving story. I go to MeetUp groups and we often go for a meal. There were a few of us sat around the table with our meals, there was a new Woman in the group. One of the Men turned his head to chat with someone for a minute, when he turned back round the new Woman was happily chomping away on his Fish and Chips! We all thought that he knew her but he didn't, why on earth someone thought it was ok to eat a stranger's food off his plate, She had started a the tail end and was working her way up.
Mark Childers 3 months ago
Sounds like my BIL. If my sister gets food, and he doesn't, he'll eat all of hers, even though he said he wasn't hungry. Every time. She gets so upset. I think it's funny. But I'm the type who orders exactly what they want and how much because I know what I like and how much I want to eat. If someone tried to take part of mine, they would probably get a fork in their hand.
Dusty's mom 3 months ago
Wife needs to woman up and apologize. She needed this. I'm a woman who does NOT eat my husband's food. If we order a shared meal, I try to leave a few more bites for him as he metabolizes it better and gets hungry earlier. She doesn't care if he eats his fill, yet she brings plenty of snacks for herself. That's just wrong!
Angela Corvaia 3 weeks ago
I am all for YTA…relationships are hard, I am assuming the kid was a stepchild. Yeah for Daddy bringing more drama over some stupid fries. I feel sorry for the stepmom, bad days ahead….
Siege Rook 1 month ago
The only time I've ever physically struck anyone who didn't offer me (or someone else) physical violence first was my freshman year of high school, with another kid who wouldn't stop taking my fries or hashbrowns off my plate... and it wasn't the first time or anything, this had gone on for weeks. He finally blatantly took one again after I'd just asked him not to and said, "What are you going to do about it? Hit me?" He learned, as others have since: I don't bluff, and I won't be bullied or challenged. Seriously, just don't f**k with people's food.
Alexandra Hall 3 months ago
FFS, woman, order yourself a small fries, or whatever, maybe a simple burger, or fish sandwich. You need to stop counting calories if it’s causing chaos with your small family.
Taffy Renee 3 months ago
She's being childish. He should place a 'few' fries on a napkin and put the rest out of her reach.
Jihana 3 months ago
That's what I was thinking. Give her a couple and that's it.
Load More Replies... Wonnie-Cookie713 2 months ago
Why is she scolding her son for him and her husband being 200% right? Ig she doesn’t mind the food prob but hates being proved wrong. (If someone said this also I give credit to you as well.)
Shelley Colleen 3 months ago
The world will be a much more harmonious place when men finally get it into their heads that women are SOAKED in "food guilt" from the moment they get out of diapers. I'm first wave GenX and all we were taught was "don't eat, don't gain weight, pretend you're never hungry." I've struggled with disordered eating my whole life and, since my generation brought Millennials into the world, a lot of them struggle, too. And so on. I'm happy that GenY and their youngers have figured out it's okay to appreciate ALL body shapes and sizes but that doesn't change to mindset of us "oldsters." Also, I've lived through a couple of situations where a man thinks "I'm gonna show her she's wrong about *something* by tricking her into playing the fool. (Stuff like pretending to play around with my stereo levels or pretending to add spices to something I'm cooking.) I can never understand how they thought making a fool of me would be fun so I never held back in expressing my feelungs.
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