A Guy Is Asking An Online Community If He’s At Fault For Leaving His Girlfriend At Home And Going To Thanksgiving Alone For A Reason That Might Surprise You
There are assorted meals prepared, a huge chicken waiting to be devoured, and other extra dishes on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a special national holiday that is celebrated on different dates in different countries. Thanksgiving is essential because it is a good and popular holiday where people come together to celebrate gratitude, which is something that most people do less of these days.
Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated days of the year because not only do you enjoy it as a holiday, but you also get to visit people and spend time with a large family. There are assorted meals prepared, a huge chicken waiting to be devoured, and other extra dishes on the side.
So much goes into the preparation of Thanksgiving dishes that people can even choose to bring side dishes, which is totally welcomed by the host. However, the OP named u/Thanksgiving4433 in today’s story has an entirely different tale to tell.
His fiancée, who he knew wasn't vegan and didn't have any allergies, wanted to bring her own full meal to his family's Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, he wouldn't have it and told her that "it would be disrespectful of her as a first-time guest at our family's Thanksgiving," but his fiancée insisted on bringing her own food rather than going hungry just to please his mother.
Well, it didn’t end well, as u/Thanksgiving4433 left her at home, went for Thanksgiving, and had to make up an excuse for her absence. Here’s the story in his own words:
AITA for leaving my fiancée at home
u/Thanksgiving4433The story continues
u/Thanksgiving4433She wants to bring her own food
u/Thanksgiving4433
Making up an excuse
u/Thanksgiving4433
Some were in support of the OP with good reason, while others were against him with valid reasons as well. Here are the top comments from the AITA Reddit community:
That stuff is highly disrespectful to the family
pbc85
Seems like a test for you to choose between her and your family
GreekAmericanDom
This isn't your last meal
But it's quite rude not to eat what someone generously made while you are eating your own prepared meal... Well, unless you have really good reasons.
BBMcBeadle
Some questions just need to be asked
GlenCocosCandyCane
The point is family when it comes to family meals
IglooInMyYard
She's the one making the dumb decisions
terayonjf
It's time to think about your future seriously
RaiseSubstantial8420
Giving your girlfriend the opportunity to work with your mom
Ok_Cry_1741
Abandoning her and driving away was awful
Ok_Philosopher_9547
She doesn't use her critical thinking in arguments
iwanttoquitposting
She just assumed she wouldn't like your mother's cooking
NGDGUnpunished
Thanksgiving is not about the food
King-Yellow
You would be right to rethink your relationship
PattersonsOlady
Sounds like she doesn't like traditional Thanksgiving food
theseanbeag
Not everyone likes the same food
hidingfrom666
We're talking about a full meal here
GothicBearPirate
Her plan was a bit overboard, but still...
94sos94
Congrats on being single again
Help24-7
She should have offered to add to the meal
stuckinCPD
What's wrong with bringing your own food?
Biased24
Bringing a side dish to Thanksgiving is always welcomed
BaltimoreBadger23
It’s quite rude for everyone to be digging into the traditional Thanksgiving meal while you’re in one corner having your own special meal. The host might get the wrong impression, but then again, the girl in question might be battling something she hasn’t discussed with her fiancé.
The end product is for them to have a good conversation. What do you think? Let us in on your thoughts by dropping a comment below!
