Woman Takes Leftovers Home After Dinner, Husband Calls It Wasteful

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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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?

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

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

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

Leftovers are meant to be eaten later! NTA.

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

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

Don’t let your leftovers go to waste!

NTA for taking leftovers home after dinner, husband is TA

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

Taking leftovers home is not wasteful, NTA!

Husband gets defensive when wife takes leftovers home. NTA.

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

Don’t let your husband shame you for taking leftovers

Confused husband angry over wife’s leftovers despite knowing her surgery

Sharing meals at restaurants saves money and reduces waste

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

Don’t let anyone shame you for taking leftovers home

Husband thinks taking leftovers home is wasteful, commenters say NTA

Leftovers aren’t wasteful if you eat them ️

Slaying the leftover debate like a boss

Taking leftovers home is not wasteful, NTA!

Is his criticism about food waste or your weight loss?

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

Husband wins Golden AH award for not supporting wife’s surgery

Don’t waste food or money NTA wins!

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

Leftovers are not waste Pack it up! #NTA

Comparing leftovers to gas: a clever rebuttal ️

Leftovers are not waste if you eat them later

Understanding husband’s expectations regarding wife’s eating habits

Standing up in support of post-surgery eating limits.

Leftovers win! Husband loses! NTA for sure.

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

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

Don’t let him guilt-trip you! You’re NTA ‍♀️ ️

Husband shamed for calling leftovers wasteful. NTA wins.

Supportive commenters sympathize with dieter’s husband’s actions

Spouse criticizes wife for taking leftovers, commenters suspect ulterior motive

Don’t let anyone shame you for healthy eating habits ️ #NTA

Leftovers are a no-brainer! Don’t let him spoil dinner ️

Commenter suggests husband has issues with wife’s weight loss

Partner shames woman for taking leftovers home, controlling behavior

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

Is husband’s behavior about love or control?

Leftovers dispute: NTA saves food, husband overreacts ️

Communication is key in understanding each other’s emotions.

Empowering response to unsupportive spouse. Keep up healthy habits!

Leftovers are sacred ️

Husband loves doggie boxes, accuses wife of wasting food.

‍♂️ Don’t be like this guy…

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

Savage response to husband’s wasteful behavior accusation

Boxing food is normal, husband needs a reality check

Leftovers are a great way to reduce food waste

Stand up for yourself and your leftovers! ‍♀️

Stand up for yourself and your leftovers!

Leftovers aren’t waste, they’re a delicious second meal #NTA