The Hungry Games: A Woman, Her Boyfriend, and His Insatiable Kids

Ever wondered how much food three kids can consume in a day? Well, one woman is learning the hard way. She’s recently moved in with her boyfriend and his three kids, and she’s shocked by the amount of food they consume daily. The grocery bills are skyrocketing, and she’s at her wit’s end. Is she being unreasonable, or is this an all-you-can-eat buffet gone wild? Let’s dive into this culinary conundrum.

New Home, New Rules

Feeding Frenzy

Grocery Bills Skyrocketing

Insatiable Appetites

The Snack Attack Continues

Medical Concerns Ruled Out

Frustration Boiling Over

Accusations Fly ️

Work vs. Kids’ Hunger ️

Caught in a Food Fight: Who’s in the Right? ️

This woman’s dilemma is a feast of conflict and drama. She’s moved in with her boyfriend and his three kids, and their insatiable appetites are causing tension. The kids’ constant snacking is costing her a fortune and interrupting her work. She’s asked her boyfriend to chip in more for the grocery bills and even suggested alternative arrangements for the kids. But he’s accused her of being hostile and picking a fight. Is she being unreasonable, or is this a case of kids with bottomless stomachs? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this culinary conundrum.

Kids are hungry all day, solutions: set boundaries, activities, menu.

NTA – Dad should pitch in for groceries and hire a sitter

NTA: He should pay for food, not babysitting. Major red flag!

NTA. BF needs to step up or OP will break up.

NTA. Insatiable kids may have a condition. BF needs to pay.

Stepmom vs. Deadbeat Dad: The Battle for Survival

“Why isn’t he buying all the food? The kids eat normally. Side-eyeing this man. You’re an a**hole but not THE a**hole.”

Limiting food may help curb boredom eating. NTA

NTA – Keep them busy with healthy snacks and planned activities!

NTA, but he should pay for his kids’ food

Stepmom’s advice on dealing with hungry stepkids and setting boundaries.

INFO: Who should pay for the kids’ food? And childcare agreement?

NTA. Outrageous food expenses and bored kids.

Curious about the kids’ health, parenting dynamics, and financial responsibility?

NTA: Set boundaries with your boyfriend’s kids and consider moving.

Stop catering to him! Stand up for yourself, girl! ‍♀️

INFO: OP’s BF and OP are both AH for unworkable childcare arrangement

NTA struggles with being an unpaid nanny and chef for BF’s kids

NTA- Make him see the volume of requests and food costs

11yo respectful, 10yo likes being babied ‍♀️

NTA. Be careful not to complain to the kids. Doctor’s visit recommended.

NTA, but kids need food! You need boundaries and support.

Insightful comment about the challenges of blending families

“NTA. Fair split of bills, he pays for his kids’ groceries.”

NTA: Boyfriend misinterprets, sparks conflict. Communication is key

Kids eat like athletes, dad should foot the food bill. NTA

NTA: Set boundaries, lock the door, and focus on work!

NTA: Boyfriend needs to step up with food and entertainment

NTA. Your livelihood is being affected. Try snack boxes!

Don’t be a meal ticket for his insatiable kids

Comment suggests medical conditions or greedy kids, advises BF to step up and share food bills, and find childcare. NTA.

Delegate childcare responsibilities to boyfriend and discuss financial split. ‍ ‍

NTA. Boyfriend should pay for kids’ food and arrange care. Set snack rules.

NTA. Boyfriend should take charge of meal planning and prep. ‍

NTA. Kids are bottomless pits, but not your responsibility.

NTA. Your bf needs to pay for his own kids’ food

Not the a**hole. What happened? Tell us your story!

Responsibility for feeding and entertaining his kids. Find summer activities!

NTA. BF needs to step up with meals and childcare

Overwhelmed and underappreciated? Set boundaries and communicate your needs!

NTA. Boyfriend’s kids, not your responsibility. Find a solution.

Are the kids really hungry or just seeking attention?

Reapportion the grocery bill . His kids, his responsibility .

Escape the chaos! Find an office sanctuary during the day.

NTA. Boyfriend should pay for kids’ food and arrange childcare.

NTA! Fight for what you believe in!

OP avoids feeding boyfriend’s kids at work. NTA!

Boyfriend should pay for kids’ food, not just “chip in”

Supernanny’s snack jar method: 3 meals + 2 snacks ️

NTA. Instruct the kids to call their dad at work

Curious about the absent father’s role in feeding the kids?

Step up, dad!

Fair split of costs for blended family living arrangements

Fed up with being the maid? Bail on this circus!

“NTA. Tell him to rearrange custody rules with his ex.”

Engage the kids with activities and a healthy snack schedule

Kids eating out of boredom? BF needs to enroll them!

Engaging comment suggests involving kids in cooking for healthier habits ‍

NTA – Concerns about excessive food intake and potential red flags.

NTA, but are the kids overweight? Your BF should pay more.

NTA. BF needs to pay for kids’ food and get a sitter.

Concerned commenter suggests therapy for overeating children.

Setting boundaries on snacks for kids.

Kids aren’t hungry, just bored. Mine did the same ‍♀️

NTA! Kids should make their own snacks and your BF should contribute to groceries.

NTA. Dad’s responsibility to feed his kids. Are they really hungry?

NTA. You deserve better than being an unpaid nanny

NTA for expecting to pay for groceries for his kids. ️

NTA: Are the kids bored or just constantly hungry?

Don’t be taken advantage of! Stand up for yourself!

Fair split of expenses? Boyfriend should pay for kids’ activities.

NTA. The parents should be responsible for how much they.

OP is done dealing with annoying kids and their dad

INFO: Are you the childcare while working from home?

NTA – Let the kids fend for themselves with simple food ‍ ‍ and make Dad contribute more to groceries

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this situation!

Feeding frenzy! NTA, brace yourself for endless appetites

ESH, but mostly your BF. Boundaries and bills ignored.