Woman Takes Leftovers Home After Dinner, Husband Calls It Wasteful

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A woman decided to take her leftovers home after dinner, but her husband didn't approve. She recently had weight loss surgery and can't eat as much as she used to. Her husband thinks it's a waste of food and money. They had a big argument on their way home. Read the full story to find out who's the a**hole.

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🍽️💰Husband shames wife for taking leftovers home after dinner

When it comes to dining out, everybody has their own way of eating. Some people eat slowly, savoring every bite, while others inhale their food. Some people take home leftovers, and some don't. For one woman who underwent weight loss surgery, taking leftovers home is a regular occurrence.

However, her husband is not a fan of the practice. In fact, he thinks it's wasteful and embarrassing. Recently, the couple went out to dinner with friends and the woman asked for a box to take her leftovers home. Her husband rolled his eyes and told her that there are people who would appreciate receiving a meal.

The woman felt embarrassed and apologized to her friends. When they got home, the couple got into a huge argument about the evening. The husband told her that going out to eat isn't enjoyable since she got the surgery.

But is the woman really in the wrong for taking home her leftovers? Let's take a look at what the internet has to say about the situation in the comments below.

Why is the husband shaming her for taking leftovers home? 🤔

Amaethon_Oak | Amaethon_Oak

Taking leftovers home is common in the US but not in Europe 🥡

PilotEnvironmental46 | PilotEnvironmental46

Taking leftovers home is not wasteful, NTA. Spouse has issues.

QuitaQuites | QuitaQuites

Spouse's insecurity about weight loss causing marital strain. NTA.

PtEternity29 | PtEternity29

Leftovers are meant to be eaten later! 🍲 NTA.

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Husband shames wife for taking leftovers despite weight loss progress. NTA

jcaashby | jcaashby

Leftovers are a great way to save money and enjoy delicious food 🍲

Lola_M1224 | Lola_M1224

Don't let your leftovers go to waste! 🍲

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NTA for taking leftovers home after dinner, husband is TA

FerroMancer | FerroMancer

Taking leftovers home isn't wasteful. Husband should buy food for charity 🙄

sarah280590 | sarah280590

Taking leftovers home is not wasteful, NTA! 🍴

wtfaidhfr | wtfaidhfr

Husband gets defensive when wife takes leftovers home. NTA.

yukidaviji | yukidaviji

Leftovers for starving children? NTA claps back at husband's wastefulness.

NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL

Don't let your husband shame you for taking leftovers 🍱

Alarmed-Hamster-4047 | Alarmed-Hamster-4047

Confused husband angry over wife's leftovers despite knowing her surgery 🤔

Affectionate-Emu1374 | Affectionate-Emu1374

Sharing meals at restaurants saves money and reduces waste 🍴

Staricakes | Staricakes

Comment section agrees: husband is a major a**hole 🤬

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Don't let anyone shame you for taking leftovers home 🍲

ToeSucker69wtf | ToeSucker69wtf

Husband thinks taking leftovers home is wasteful, commenters say NTA 🍱

Mathematician2587b | Mathematician2587b

Leftovers aren't wasteful if you eat them 🍽️👍

grrliz | grrliz

Slaying the leftover debate like a boss 🍲💪

Salty-Lavishness8340 | Salty-Lavishness8340

Taking leftovers home is not wasteful, NTA! 🍱🙌

cancergirl-peanut65 | cancergirl-peanut65

Is his criticism about food waste or your weight loss? 🤔

inkyturtleee | inkyturtleee

Leftovers are never wasteful! 🍲 Husband needs a reality check. NTA.

nintendoneat | nintendoneat

Husband wins Golden AH award for not supporting wife's surgery 🏆

An-Old-Fart | An-Old-Fart

Don't waste food or money 💰 NTA wins!

Cool_Scientist1735 | Cool_Scientist1735

Taking home leftovers is common, husband's argument doesn't add up.

wowo-cowo | wowo-cowo

Leftovers are not waste 💰🍱 Pack it up! #NTA

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Comparing leftovers to gas: a clever rebuttal 🔥🍽️

gaelorian | gaelorian

Leftovers are not waste if you eat them later 🍲👍

ConsciousSun6 | ConsciousSun6

Understanding husband's expectations regarding wife's eating habits 🤔

karskipellis | karskipellis

Standing up in support of post-surgery eating limits. 🙌

Danny_ODevin | Danny_ODevin

Leftovers win! 🍲 Husband loses! 😤 NTA for sure.

youlikebeef | youlikebeef

Don't apologize for taking leftovers home, husband's issue is misplaced. 🙄

ohsogreen | ohsogreen

Supportive comment defends OP's weight loss, calls out husband's behavior 🙌

abayifo | abayifo

Don't let him guilt-trip you! You're NTA 🙅‍♀️🍽️

CherryWand | CherryWand

Husband shamed for calling leftovers wasteful. NTA wins.

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Supportive commenters sympathize with dieter's husband's actions 🤦

jobrummy | jobrummy

Spouse criticizes wife for taking leftovers, commenters suspect ulterior motive 🤔

nifty-shitigator | nifty-shitigator

Don't let anyone shame you for healthy eating habits 🍽️🥡 #NTA

FinalBlackberry | FinalBlackberry

Leftovers are a no-brainer! Don't let him spoil dinner 🍽️🥡

mongolsruledchina | mongolsruledchina

Commenter suggests husband has issues with wife's weight loss 🤔

ohcheol | ohcheol

Partner shames woman for taking leftovers home, controlling behavior 🚩

RB_Kehlani | RB_Kehlani

Spouse shames woman for taking leftovers home, deemed not wasteful #NTA 😠

7-rats-in-a-coat | 7-rats-in-a-coat

Is husband's behavior about love or control? 🤔

jaqueburn | jaqueburn

Leftovers dispute: NTA saves food, husband overreacts 🍽️👀

WintersWatching | WintersWatching

Communication is key in understanding each other's emotions. 👥

iwannabeonreddit | iwannabeonreddit

Empowering response to unsupportive spouse. Keep up healthy habits! 💪

canucksquatch | canucksquatch

Leftovers are sacred 🙌🍽️

TheIrishBiscuits | TheIrishBiscuits

Husband loves doggie boxes, accuses wife of wasting food. 🙄

SCGranny64 | SCGranny64

🤦‍♂️ Don't be like this guy...

BreadBoi-0 | BreadBoi-0

Husband shames wife for not overeating, deserves to be ex-husband 😤💔

NoPersonality276 | NoPersonality276

Savage response to husband's wasteful behavior accusation 😂👋

subgirlygirl | subgirlygirl

Boxing food is normal, husband needs a reality check 🥡👀

LargeRegularCoffee | LargeRegularCoffee

Leftovers are a great way to reduce food waste 😊

Cherrygrove-elk | Cherrygrove-elk

Stand up for yourself and your leftovers! 🍲🙅‍♀️

bigbenis21 | bigbenis21

Stand up for yourself and your leftovers! 🍱💪

Acceptable-Abalone20 | Acceptable-Abalone20

Leftovers aren't waste, they're a delicious second meal 🍴👌 #NTA

Lotex_Style | Lotex_Style