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To have a go at my partner for buying me chocolate?

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Sundaycoffee · 30/01/2025 22:44

I've expressed to him how unhappy I am with my weight multiple times within the past couple of months. He's been on holiday for 3 weeks and in that time I've managed to lose 6 pounds which I was really happy with.
He's returned home for my birthday. I told him I would enjoy my day (one nice meal out) then get back on the wagon straight away.
Cue him turning up at my door with two big boxes of chocolates. Really I'm annoyed at myself for not having the willpower and restraint to stop myself from eating them and I've just scoffed a load of them on the sofa and feel bloody awful! I know he's doing it as a nice gesture but it also feels like he isn't listening/supporting me.
He said he bought them as its my birthday "week" so i can eat what i want. I tried to explain that if I ate whatever I wanted for a week the near half a stone that I've spent 3 weeks trying to lose would be back in an instant!
Now I'm feeling guilty and ungrateful and probably a bit unreasonable but it doesn't feel like he's taking me seriously....
I just don't understand why you would turn up at the door with two huge boxes of chocolates for someone you know is trying to build healthier habits?

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Offleyhoo · 30/01/2025 22:50

I agree with you. I think he should be supporting you and not bringing you something unhealthy that you're actively trying to avoid. You've done SO well. I think throw the open box away and give the other box to someone tomorrow. It's not easy and having it there makes it even harder. Keep going! 💐

Sleepingcatsanddogs · 30/01/2025 22:50

Oh please get a grip.

Sundaycoffee · 30/01/2025 22:49

Sneezeless · 30/01/2025 22:46

YABU unless he is pinning you down and force feeding them to you. It's up to you to control what you shove in your gob.

🤣🤣 sadly I can't blame it on him. Like I said I'm feeling annoyed at myself and probably taking it out on him. I was worried the alternative of giving them back to him and saying I don't want them would seem horribly ungrateful?

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SereneCapybara · 30/01/2025 22:49

Just share them! Offer them to friends and family who come over, or take them into work. Have a couple of your favourites and give the rest away. Tell him it was kind but if he wants to treat you, you'd rather have flowers or bubble bath than chocolates.

User67556 · 30/01/2025 22:49

Give them away straight away next time. If you have a lot of weight to lose mounjaro gives you the willpower and stops you wanting to eat this stuff.

comedycentral · 30/01/2025 22:47

First of all, happy birthday, and well done on your recent weight loss!

Old habits can be hard to change, including purchasing "treats" for someone who might have enjoyed chocolate treats previously.

Going forward, give him some new ideas about alternative treats; Valentine's Day is coming up, so he might appreciate some pointers.

Sneezeless · 30/01/2025 22:46

YABU unless he is pinning you down and force feeding them to you. It's up to you to control what you shove in your gob.

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