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for refusing to eat the chips my husband cooked?

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carolnotduffy · 13/06/2023 22:15

Hello everyone,

For background, I've been on a keto diet lately and so have been avoiding carbs altogether. I usually eat leftovers cooked by DH which are compatible with this (mixed with a little bit of ketchup and mayo if I want to add some good flavour to it, it goes well with anything in my opinion!)

Last night, DS invited a friend over for dinner. DH made steaks for himself and the kids, but overestimated exactly how many chips he needed. There were plenty left after the meal which would have been a shame to put to waste, but I explained that I could not eat them as I like to be strict with my diets. As a result, DH called me 'hypocritical' and 'misguided' in front of DS and his friend as I frequently discuss the need to be environmentally friendly and avoiding waste where possible.

What I cannot stand is that this was said in spite of the fact that he is very much aware of my diet and the reasons I have for pursuing it (personal, I don't wish to discuss if that's okay.) He went on to say that I was being a poor influence for pursuing a diet which involved such heavy restrictions in front of DS who has previously expressed troubles over his body image.

If he had a problem with it, surely he should have brought it up beforehand rather than humiliating me? I've been on this diet for a month now so I'm not quite sure why he's only now expressing his frustration. I don't expect much from this post, but I felt the need to have this off my chest.

OP posts:
Widower2014 · 07/10/2023 12:23

Husband was a Muppet and should of waited for DS friend to leave and you 2 be alone to discuss.

It was a few chips, chuck them in the food bin and move on, oh and just nod, smile and say uhuh to him. People seem to pick the wrong things to get upset over....

Kellbear · 02/07/2024 01:06

Mariposista · 13/06/2023 22:47

Yet another man sabotaging his partner's attempts to diet and adopt healthier eating habits. YANBU OP. I sometimes think these men resent their partners having willpower and dislike the attention they get as they lose weight and get compliments. Good for you for sticking to your guns!

If she's been religiously sticking to diet, even the best diets have cheat days, a few chips aren't going to make a whole lot of difference. He was trying to ge nice but went about it the wrong way because his kind offer, although it only be leftover chips, was rejected. He was hurt. Maybe he intentionally did extra chips because he loves you the way you are and doesn't want you a skinny minnie, or maybe he was covering his mistake of cooking too much...

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