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AIBU to think most people have something sweet after dinner daily?

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QuickPearlFox · 10/09/2026 18:00

To have something sweet/ pudding every day after dinner?
kind of thought the majority did this but after talking to friends maybe not. So for example after dinner every night will have something sweet eg bar of chocolate, biscuits

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Berlinlover · 10/09/2026 23:51

Only when I’m stressed which is a lot of the time.

soundsys · 10/09/2026 23:46

Hardly ever tbh. Kids usually have a bit of fruit or something like jam or Nutella on a crumpet though so.. sitting on the fence. I don’t think most adults do

Redpaisley · 10/09/2026 23:45

Op sadly we are in minority. I also need something sweet after dinner.

Xmasbaby11 · 10/09/2026 23:43

Most days yes, usually about an hour after dinner though.

sometimes it’s just a yoghurt or biscuit, often cake if we’ve got some in.

I am overweight and have a sweet tooth though.

changedusernameforthis1 · 10/09/2026 23:40

I used to, but after struggling to lose weight I only eat dessert a few days a week, or if we’re having a light dinner.

WiseMoose · 10/09/2026 23:40

No

I don’t buy biscuits or anything sweet when I do the shopping . DH and DC hate me 🤪

if we’re having people round for a meal I will make a pudding though

pizzaHeart · 10/09/2026 23:39

Yes 🙈

PollyBell · 10/09/2026 23:32

Foolish1984 · 10/09/2026 23:16

You just had to, didn’t you?! You just couldn’t resist getting a bit of shaming in

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Why shaming? If it works for others why can't people own their own decisions

I dont do it others do

LondonLass2026 · 10/09/2026 23:30

About 3 days out of 7, yes. Not if we've had a takeaway (too much heaviness). It's usually (for me) a tiny slice of cake, banana and custard, or a Ringtons biscuit.

Since losing weight, I watch what I eat. Sounds simple enough but I've learned my lesson now with how easy it is to gain weight once you hit 40 (in my case anyway). So I only have a small amount.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 10/09/2026 23:30

CoventryCity · 10/09/2026 21:36

The only people I know who do that, are quite overweight.

How on earth do you possibly know what everyone in your circle eats? Are you the type who constantly discusses diet? A plate watcher maybe?

If you are active you can eat chocolate and other sweet treats.
I eat chocolate or cake every day. I’m slim, I walk a lot, the other two really slim friends of mine eat a lot of crap, they like me have a fast metabolism. I’m sure there are many other people like us.

Figmentofmyimagination · 10/09/2026 23:23

Also Marks and Spencer chocolate eclairs.

I’ll just leave that there.

Figmentofmyimagination · 10/09/2026 23:21

I do have quite a lot of haagan daaz in the freezer atm because Waitrose has a great offer for £3.95 instead of £7 on some ok flavours eg chocolate brownie so yes I tend to eat ice cream every day in the evening because it’s there… The only sweet thing in the house though apart from fruit.

Foolish1984 · 10/09/2026 23:16

CoventryCity · 10/09/2026 21:36

The only people I know who do that, are quite overweight.

You just had to, didn’t you?! You just couldn’t resist getting a bit of shaming in

Foolish1984 · 10/09/2026 23:11

UniquePinkSwan · 10/09/2026 18:03

Not me or anyone I know

You’ve asked evvvveryone you know this exact question have you?!

MaggieMop · 10/09/2026 23:08

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oviraptor21 · 10/09/2026 23:06

Only on Sunday. It's too much sugar to be doing it every day.

tillyandmilly · 10/09/2026 23:04

Yes always have had something sweet after a meal doesn’t feel finished unless I have something sweet - all my family are the same - I usually have some greek yoghurt

vitahelp · 10/09/2026 22:53

I would easily be able to do this but don’t for health reasons. I have grapefruit instead.

maxslice · 10/09/2026 22:49

I don’t know about other people, but I very seldom do. A couple of hours after dinner, if I feel peckish I’m more likely to make popcorn.

GreyCarpet · 10/09/2026 22:36

No, I don't. I don't really have a sweet tooth.

My partner does. He has something sweet every night - ice cream, biscuits or chocolate. But I can take it or leave it so I leave.it.

I have no idea about anyone else I know. It's not something I've ever asked anyone!

TallSturdyGirls · 10/09/2026 22:34

Oh I have a biscuit after lunch and a cake after dinner every day. I am definitely going to die young.
Well that's if the wine doesnt kill me off first.

pepayfelix · 10/09/2026 22:26

I do but it has to be under 100 calories. It’s usually a freddo.

Yetone · 10/09/2026 22:26

We have fruit, usually berries but things like mango in the winter. We used to have ice cream with it but we need to loose a few pounds so we have ditched the ice cream.

Sesma · 10/09/2026 22:22

Sparklingtulip · 10/09/2026 22:15

i was thinking the same. The shelves in the supermarket tell a different story as do the concession stands, bakeries and dessert places on high streets. Any work meal, restaurant menu etc has a pudding section. Maybe people eat these cakes, biscuits and confectionery during the day and just not after a meal.

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I certainly do

Mirsine · 10/09/2026 22:19

I knew the majority on the poll would be YABU 🤣🤣

So predictable.

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