Man Asks Girlfriend To Limit Food At Dinner With His Broke Grandma

A man is caught in a dilemma between his girlfriend and his broke grandmother. He asks his girlfriend to limit her food intake at his grandma’s dinner so that his grandmother can have enough food for the week. However, his girlfriend is a vocal advocate for body positivity and refuses to limit her food intake. The man is unsure if he is the a**hole in this situation and seeks the opinion of others. Read on to find out more about this incompatibility issue and share your thoughts.

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A man is facing a moral dilemma after asking his girlfriend to limit her food intake at dinner with his broke grandmother. The girlfriend, who is an advocate for body positivity, refused to limit her food intake, leading to a debate about poverty and privilege. The man tried to explain to his girlfriend that his grandmother cannot afford to feed them and that taking too much food means she goes hungry for days. However, the girlfriend argued that she would not be shamed for her eating and that no one else could decide when she had ‘enough’ food. The situation has highlighted incompatibility issues in their relationship. The man is seeking advice on whether he was wrong to ask his girlfriend to limit her food intake. Read on to see what people have to say about this situation.

NTA. Girlfriend’s lack of consideration for grandma and entitlement is alarming.

Girlfriend’s selfishness leaves grandma hungry. NTA. Dump her.

Commenters agree: dump Ashley for being unsupportive and selfish

NTA for trying to limit food at dinner with broke grandma.

Being positive about something to the point of being toxic ☣️

NTA. Girlfriend projecting fat shaming. Reasonable compromise to eat out later.

NTA. Feeding Grandma is important & getting help is okay ❤️

Be considerate of others, not just yourself

NTA, but the girlfriend should have been more understanding ️

ESH: Grandma’s unreasonable rules, girlfriend’s lack of consideration, and OP’s fat-shaming.

ESH. Solution: Bring food, eat beforehand, invite grandma on dates.

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ESH – Grandmother’s pride put over family’s comfort, GF felt ambushed.

Showing empathy towards grandma’s situation while suggesting kind alternatives

Commenter calls out grandma’s behavior

Partner’s lack of communication leads to awkward dinner, ESH.

Everyone s***s here in a no-win situation

Defending a grandma’s appetite ❤️

Commenter empathizes with OP’s concern but questions his relationship

Communication is key! ESH for not setting expectations clearly ️

Ensuring grandma has food shouldn’t be controversial

NTA commenter criticizes body positivity and defends grandmother’s financial situation.

Generous advice to repay grandma’s hospitality with a meal

Girlfriend eats grandma’s only food, commenter says bye with waving hand emoji.

Defending his grandma’s meal, NTA gets support from commenters

Putting food over family? NTA made the right call.

Expectations not communicated, grandma and gf both at fault.

Commenter defends OP against size-shaming girlfriend.

NTA, but Ashley should recognize grandma’s situation and show compassion ️

Compassion over calories, NTA kindly requests girlfriend’s consideration ❤️

Grandma’s emotional manipulation for groceries, a**hole or not?

Body shaming can lead to disordered eating. Be mindful.

Respect your host’s home and food etiquette. NTA.

Commenter suggests breaking up with girlfriend over dinner dispute.

Grandma’s pride is getting in the way, couple needs communication

Keeping grandma fed

Commenter votes ESH, suspects previous food shaming incidents by OP.

Don’t blame your girlfriend for your grandma’s hospitality. YTA

Explaining the situation is important, but fat shaming isn’t cool

Grandma needs food, not body shaming. Ashley is inconsiderate.

Man asks girlfriend to limit food for broke grandma, gets criticized.

Man asks girlfriend to limit food at dinner with his broke grandma. Commenter explains why girlfriend is being selfish and offers a solution.

Last Updated on March 18, 2023 by Alfe Mercado