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DP doesn’t like what he ordered, wants half of mine?

257 replies

DietCokeChipsAndMayo · 28/12/2021 21:51

We ordered a takeaway tonight, DP always orders different things, I stick to what I know to avoid this exact scenario

His food has come - he doesn’t like it, he thinks I should half my meal and give it to him as we have sides and it will be enough

It will be enough - but why tf shouldn’t I get my whole meal just because he mis-ordered?!

I told him to order another main and warm up some sides when it gets here, now he’s cutting his nose off to spite his face and says he just won’t eat anything 🙄

Who is BU?

OP posts:
Santaslittlemelter · 29/12/2021 19:06

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.

Ftm229 · 29/12/2021 19:10

@Santaslittlemelter

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.
Yes 'females' must not eat, how unladylike Hmm

I'd share but not because I was instructed to do so, if he was demanding it he can piss off

Blondeshavemorefun · 29/12/2021 19:12

We need to know what the dishes were

But yes I would share mine with dh esp if had sides as well. Assuming Indian

Tho he was mean to not share a chip after no Macy’s d

Tableto · 29/12/2021 19:13

@Santaslittlemelter

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.
Portions vary wildly, also depends on someone's activity level, metabolic rate etc...what a silly comment.
WrongWayApricot · 29/12/2021 19:16

@Santaslittlemelter

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.
As a female, I could never bring myself to say chippy out loud, I call it the dainty delicatessen of deep fried particulars. I can't imagine hearing the uncouth term chippy escaping the delicate lips of a female.
SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 29/12/2021 19:17

In this situation we've shared the liked meal and ordered a second batch of food from takeaway as a sort of second course.

Thewiseoneincognito · 29/12/2021 19:18

Eat what you ordered and then LTB

Ftm229 · 29/12/2021 19:21

@WrongWayApricot lol!

dottiedodah · 29/12/2021 19:21

I would share mine .DH would do the same .If hes hungry then whats the deal?. If there are enough sides as well

Goldbar · 29/12/2021 19:23

@Santaslittlemelter

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.
It is this attitude I think which makes my relative refuse to order a pudding and insist on a 'taste' of someone else's instead. She thinks it is terribly unladylike to publicly admit to having such a big appetite that one still has room for pudding.

At least being a female greedy pig and insisting on having the whole of your own portion doesn't impact on anyone else. And if it does, they shouldn't have been eying up your food to begin with.

dooooooo1234 · 29/12/2021 19:24

You are. Why would you be so mean? How would you feel if he did that to you? I would share.

Franklyfrost · 29/12/2021 19:26

Yeah I’d share.

dooooooo1234 · 29/12/2021 19:26

Forget that just read the bit about McDonald's!!!

Redact · 29/12/2021 19:27

I'd share and dh would share with me. When ordering a takeaway we always order food to share. I quite enjoy having a bit of this and that.

Butchyrestingface · 29/12/2021 19:33

@Santaslittlemelter

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.
This thread has offish jumped the shark higher than Tom Cruise bouncing around Oprah Winfrey's couch.
Electriq · 29/12/2021 19:34

Id just share with my DH.

TheRemotePart · 29/12/2021 19:36

Lol my DH isn’t particularly thoughtful or romantic, but he absolutely would swap or share his yummy dinner in a heartbeat
Share!
Unless of course he winds you up about Ordering Old Faithful Wink
But I’d be smug, then still share lol

Billben · 29/12/2021 19:40

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't.

Wow 😂😂😂

cannockcandy · 29/12/2021 19:44

This is a difficult one. On the one hand he's in the wrong expecting to have half of yours. On the other hand you state there is more than enough so I can't see the problem with you sharing.

riceuten · 29/12/2021 19:45

I think he is being unreasonable to expect it - he can ask, but it's your choice. BUT, I am much less fussy than my partner, and we often have the situation where their dish doesn't suit. As long as I like what they are eating, and they ask rather than demand, I will do it.

Offmyfence · 29/12/2021 19:47

I'd share and I know he would 100% with me!

snugglyblanket · 29/12/2021 19:49

Did you end up sharing?

In my case I would share. DH & I always order to 2 different mains anyway to split between us, usually 1 old faithful & whatever we fancy the sound of at the time. I also know that DH would give up his food for me without being asked or expected. However, judging by the McDonald's post, this doesn't seem the case in your relationship. I'd still share but begrudgingly!

BorderlineHappy · 29/12/2021 19:49

See i would share as long as he would share his main when he gets it.But we know he wouldnt.

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 29/12/2021 19:50

@Santaslittlemelter

Honestly, I can't imagine being able to eat a whole take away from and Indian or Chinese or chippy as a female. Well, maybe you could but you shouldn't. So that's where the thinking about it stops for me. That aside, I would always share with DH, especially if he was disappointed with his. I also wouldn't share with a DH who was a bit of a prick about stuff like this.
The fuck?? I'll eat what I like cheers
stingofthebutterfly · 29/12/2021 19:50

Seems rather selfish of you not to share, despite the fact that there's enough for both of you and it would cost more money to order more. Can't say I'd be that mean to my partner.