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How do I get my boyfriend to be more open about sharing food? (Page 2)
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I can't believe some people are actually supporting your selfishness.
This isn't about him sharing, this is about you trying to assert your dominance.
He's offered to get you two meals, or get fries for the table, yet you insist on taking food directly off him, when there's literally no reason.
He's told you he isn't interested in tasting yours, he's told you he wants to eat his own meal.
Grow up and leave the poor man to his meal!
Guys get with girls hoping they'll never change.
Girls get with guys thinking if they bug the shit out of them long enough or hard enough, he MIGHT turn into something she can stand to be with. FAIL
Newsflash tootsie... HE'S NOT CHANGING AND HE'S NOT SHARING. So STFU or GTFO.
On update...
You're a moron. Regardless of where you're from.
Sure, we share, but you've taken this to a whole new level.
It's like some women don't like sharing their shoes. He just doesn't like it, is it really that important to have a frie of he's plate? I mean, he's open to have a extra frie plate and even offer to buy you extra food.
I'm not gonna say what you need to do but i highly advice just letting it go cuz if he is anything like the guy i imagine then he probably won't change and isn't this whole thing kinda not worth fighting over?
Look, I get it. You think it's cute to share food, maybe see it as some real couply thing or you see it as a love action or something.
But if he's that uncomfortable with it, then you have to accept that and respect his boundary.
If you had something that he couldn't respect, then you wouldn't like that either, right?
Its his natural response, if you can't respect that it would imply that you'll argue and fight to to havebyour way in life. Why is it so hard for you to respect his boundaries? Probably because you are used to getting your way
You don't want him to share. Because if he shares then it's voluntarily up to him. What you want is to be able to take his food regardless of whether or not he is hungry or he wants it. What you want is to take from his plate when you feel like it. That's not okay.
If he wants to share with you that's great. But you can't force it. And if you demand it then you are crossing into the rude territory
Lol my boyfriend was like that when we started dating. I always order diferent types of foods, he pretty much gets the same (burger, chicken parmy, steak).
I would always offer to share, he declined but if I would say how good it was, I'd cut some off and put a little on his plate, which he'd try. Then he'd give me a chip even though I'd decline.
Might help to order something different to tempt him, then give him some to eat.
I dunno, there’s not much you can do about that cos he’s clearly always been like that. Makes sense if he grew up with siblings (that kind of competitive or territorial attitude) or a poor background (used to eating and keeping what was his only) etc.
I get how that’s annoying but you don’t need to share his food do you?
Some people aren't sharers. Best way is embarrass him into it. Picture the scene. Sat in a restaurant. Ask to share. He says no. Ok turn to the table next to you and ask someone if they'd share their good with someone they love. Tell them how long you've been dating and he never shares. Keep doing this until he gets the idea. You'll wear him down eventually.
I'd break up with someone on the spot if they did something that childish
I saw this same argument on a dating show and it got nasty like really nasty. I agree with you but at the same time there should be a limit as well.
Maybe take him to a restaurant where the food has to be shared like Ethiopian or something.
I mean it sounds psychological but he should really get over it if it’s a girlfriend. Otherwise he’s being an ass
I know that this mhm sounds weird but, it could simply be that he’s this way because of his background. People that grow up as an only child are generally spoiled. They didn’t have any siblings growing up so there is no one to share with. It could also mean that he grew up in poverty so sharing makes him extremely territorial.
It's his brain...
That's how he is hardwired..
You cannot change it..
He feels uncomfortable sharing his food..
So please stop, torturing him..
But there is a way..
Select his favorite snack..
And start by sharing his favorite snack..
Bring his favorite snack and sit next to him and let him have a few and share them with him..
Slowly give him time and from snacks he will come around to sharing food..
Respect his nature and stop trying to talk him out of it. Whats wrong with him not giving a bite from his portion, I mean the guy litterly wants to give out something, he even offers you a new bowl or two. Thats affection. So maybe you should stop trying to bring the romantic trend of eating his food or him eating yours. Arnt you bothered if that could emasculate him? I mean his mom aleeady told you thats his nature, give the man a break already. Jeez
It's normal to not want to share your food. My girlfriend and I eat our own food. If she wants food then we get it, but I don't let her eat my food. We're not rationing so it's easy to get foid fir her while I am getting my own. I don't understand the desire to eat another person's food.
My relationship is pretty much perfect. We just don't see the need to share food. I make food for her when she's here. She also gets pizza when I make it, but it's on her own plate.
Dude, respect his boundaries! You are not entitled to taste his food no matter how long you've been in a relationship with him.
jesus christ you are a bitch eat your own food and leave his alone
amandaYVR actually blocked me lol
@jspl90 Yeah that snowflake blocked me too lmfao
I'm just going to straight honest. We hate it. Don't care if we in a relationship your food is your food, mine is mine. If you wanted what I got you should of ordered some. I'm just as hungry as you so I shouldn't eat less. Also hate when y'all put your legs over ours.
It probably stems from childhood as a girlfriend of 2 years that’s something I’d slowly ease into figuring out his …. story. But either way you’re upset about it. He’s not changing so your options are leave or stay it’s fairly simple yet hard. But changing a grown man ….. nope. Maybe look into if he shares other items if not then maybe he’s not the one For you.
Some people have eccentricities like that. I'm the same, I do not like people taking food off my plate. I'll get the same the same thing or even make some more for them but I can't stand people taking it off my plate.
Just respect his boundaries, it's basic decency in a relationship.
My question is why does it bother you so much? Does it feel like he doesn't care about you? Or is it something else.
Regarding your update, love languages change from person to person. Yours might be sharing food but his isn't. Some couples don't share food cause that's not their love language, you have no right to shame their relationships for it.
It seems you and your boyfriend are incompatible in terms of how you express love. Either you learn to respect that boundary or breakup and find someone who doesn't mind sharing food.
What's the big deal? let the man enjoy his food. Get your own food