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To be cringed out by this (re sharing a takeaway)

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Cloudyonasunnyday · 04/06/2026 20:27

When me and partner get a takeaway and share it he is obsessive over making sure we get half each, he will literally count pieces of chicken in a curry for example - how would this make you feel ?

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Conchiglie · 04/06/2026 20:33

This wouldn't bother me tbh.

takealettermsjones · 04/06/2026 20:32

Well I think it depends on his demeanour - you said obsessive, which is weird, but a quick check is surely fine? If I'm dishing something out I don't count as such but I do make sure I "take turns" with spoonfuls to each plate rather than fill up one then the other, if that makes sense - otherwise the first person gets all the good stuff and the second just gets sauce 🤣

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Cloudyonasunnyday · 04/06/2026 20:32

Soupdragon3 · 04/06/2026 20:31

Maybe he is showing you he is being fair?

You can’t win on here, the amount of posts where one partner snaffles as much take away leaving the other starving and now this where its seen as wrong.

How would you like him to divide the food?

Good point - I think just a rough measurement of half using one’s eyes. Not counting pieces but I get your point

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worldshottestmom · 04/06/2026 20:32

Ew. Would not have stayed around to experience a second takeaway with him.

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Cloudyonasunnyday · 04/06/2026 20:31

XenoBitch · 04/06/2026 20:30

I would think he grew up with a sibling that did the same. My DSis was the sort to get a ruler out if we had to share a piece of cake.

Funnily enough he’s an only child

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Soupdragon3 · 04/06/2026 20:31

Maybe he is showing you he is being fair?

You can’t win on here, the amount of posts where one partner snaffles as much take away leaving the other starving and now this where its seen as wrong.

How would you like him to divide the food?

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Cloudyonasunnyday · 04/06/2026 20:31

Haha I’m glad I’m not being unreasonable. I will point it out next time and yes very tight !

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Thechaseison71 · 04/06/2026 20:30

I wouldn't give a damn

XenoBitch · 04/06/2026 20:30

I would think he grew up with a sibling that did the same. My DSis was the sort to get a ruler out if we had to share a piece of cake.

VIII · 04/06/2026 20:30

That is ridiculous behaviour. What did he say when you pointed out how unappealing it was?

nomas · 04/06/2026 20:29

I’m guessing he’s tight?

thisfilmisboring123 · 04/06/2026 20:29

ShedWithGooglyEyes · 04/06/2026 20:28

Next time start counting out the grains of rice.

No actually, this is funnier- do this! 😂

thisfilmisboring123 · 04/06/2026 20:28

Yeh, I’d have to tell him to stop doing that.

rubyslippers · 04/06/2026 20:28

Eugh
thats so petty!!!

Lmnop22 · 04/06/2026 20:28

That would give me the ick 100%

ShedWithGooglyEyes · 04/06/2026 20:28

Next time start counting out the grains of rice.