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Is It Wrong to Eat Food Off Someone's Plate Without Asking?
A couple's fundamental disagreement about food boundaries at restaurants.
👤 Taylor
My partner Alex regularly reaches over and takes food off my plate at restaurants without asking. Fries, bites of my sandwich, pieces of chicken — it happens every time we eat out. I've asked Alex to stop multiple times. Alex says "we're a couple, sharing food is normal" and that I'm being territorial about something silly. I said it's not about the food, it's about respect and boundaries. I always offer food when I want to share — I just want to be asked first. Alex says asking your own partner for a fry is "weird and formal." Last night at dinner Alex did it again and I moved my plate. Alex got upset and said I made them feel "gross." I love sharing food. I just want it to be my choice, not a free-for-all.
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👤 Alex
Taylor and I have been together for three years. In the beginning Taylor used to offer me bites of everything and we always shared food. Over time I kept reaching over and Taylor never said anything so I thought it was still fine. When Taylor finally said something I immediately said okay and stopped. We have not done it once since that conversation. Taylor is now filing a case about it. I do not know what outcome Taylor is looking for here. I stopped the moment I was asked to stop. Three years of sharing food and one conversation and now we are in internet court.
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📊 Current Standings — 51 votes
🔵 Side A is right
16% (8)
🔴 Side B is right
16% (8)
💀 You're both wrong
22% (11)
🤷 You're both right
12% (6)
😤 A right, bad handling
16% (8)
😤 B right, bad handling
20% (10)
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