A young man is finding himself ashamed and aggravated by his girlfriend’s fussy eating practices – and it’s impacting the relationship.
His girlfriend only eats off the children’s menu, which is driving her man furious.
She’s An Incredibly Picky Eater
The man said his girlfriend “eats like a ten-year-old.” He even provided a short list of some of the things she point-blank refuses:
“Unflavored water, fish (excluding fried shrimp), anything with bones, cheese other than sharp cheddar, spinach, onions, garlic, pasta without red sauce, eggs, spicy food, aioli, ketchup, potatoes (other than french fries), pastries with fruit, citrus, sausage or any ‘non-American’ food.
They Are Like Chalk And Cheese
He explained that he is the exact opposite when it comes to food.
“This compares to me, someone who grew up in multiple different regions of the US and lived abroad for a few years, so I’m a bit more adventurous when it comes to food.”
He Doesn’t Like Going Out To Eat With Her
He often finds himself embarrassed and annoyed by her pickiness.
“Whenever we go out somewhere nice, she ends up getting the same meals, usually either a burger or chicken tenders and fries. We could be going to an authentic Nepalese restaurant and she will get the french fries and white rice.
Embarrassment
He thinks her behavior is childish – and a waste of money.
“To me, it’s kind of embarrassing to go to a restaurant where there is a dress code and for her to order chicken tenders and fries. It especially bothers me that since I typically pay, I end up paying 15 bucks for chicken tenders that I could get from the freezer section at Walmart for 5 bucks.”
They Bumped Heads
A new fancy restaurant has opened up and his girlfriend is “dying to go,” despite already looking at the menu and saying she’s going to have chicken tenders.
“I asked her what’s the point of going then if I can toss some tenders in the air fryer for her and not spend a ridiculous amount of money on it.”
She Accused Him Of Having An Attitude
She called him out on his response about the chicken tenders.
“She asked why I had an attitude about this and I told her that I thought it was a waste of time and money to go to a nice place to get little kid food.”
She Took It The Wrong Way
The girlfriend got upset because she took this statement as an insult.
“She interpreted this as me calling her a little kid. I clarified that I wasn’t calling her a child, however, it is kinda childish for her to eat the way she does.”
It Led To An Argument
The user said a quarrel broke out, and the girlfriend accused him of thinking he was “better than her.”
So he went onto a popular online community to ask if he was wrong for calling her childish about her eating habits.
Opinions Were Divided
Some users sided with the sharer, while others questioned why he cared that much.
One user said this: “Probably not the popular opinion, but I think NTA. I don’t see the point in taking her to an expensive restaurant with a very specific type of cuisine and her getting fries or chicken fingers. Why is she dying to go there anyway??”
Why Does She Want To Go There?
Others questioned why the girlfriend wanted to go to the new restaurant when she was just going to order off the kids’ menu.
“I wondered this as well. Plus, most upscale restaurants I know don’t serve chicken fingers or fries.”
Shared Experiences
Many users empathized with the sharer because sharing good food can be an important part of a relationship.
One user said: “His gf isn’t ‘wrong’ per se, but it seems like for him, he wants to share these experiences with someone who enjoys that as well.”
Childish
Other users commented on the girlfriend’s eating habits.
“I hate people like this. Grown adults who eat like a kid. Sure, a burger or chicken tenders are fine, but most meals? Develop a palate. I would never date someone like that. NTA OP, go with a friend instead.”
A Bad Match
This divide in food habits would be a dealbreaker for many couples. One user shared this: “It does seem like she just doesn’t want to try anything at all. When my wife and I travel, we love trying the local cuisine, I can’t imagine her being like that. OP’s gf needs to find someone just like her.”
Her Health Will Suffer For This
Kiddies’ food is often incredibly beige, processed, over-saturated, high in sodium, and lacking in the vitamins and minerals adults need to function properly.
“What does that do to your health as you age? Not a lot of fruits or veg in her diet, it seems.”
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