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.
One Thanksgiving dinner turned into a relationship test when a man decided his fiancée could not bring her own full meal to his family’s table. What started as a disagreement over food quickly became a bigger issue about respect, family expectations, and who gets to decide what is acceptable at a holiday gathering. He thought that would be disrespectful as a first-time guest, while she pushed back and said she should not have to go hungry just to keep his mother happy.
He ended up leaving her at home and going to Thanksgiving alone, then had to explain why she was missing. Now he is asking the internet whether he was wrong, and the family dinner did not end well.
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:
This is where the comment section really split.
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
It echoes the AITA case where my brother’s partner was kicked out after insulting the cooking.
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!
Now he is left wondering whether the food was really the issue.
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