First off, he will eat all of the ice cream except half of a spoonful at the bottom of the container. Why not finish the rest and throw away the container?
He will open up a package of that imitation crabmeat. I like to make salads with it. He will eat all of it except one small piece and not properly wrap it back up. Why not eat the last small bit and throw out the package?
He is a big milk drinker.... and he will leave just a tiny amount in the bottom of the milk carton. Why not drink the last 2 oz of it and toss out the container? It's not even enough milk for a toddler to put on their cereal.
I have to put "NO" on food that is for school lunches for the kids or he will eat the whole box of Swiss Cake Rolls or Twinkies, etc. (and he complains about being 315 pounds) I can't buy Oreos or I have to hide them or he will eat the whole package or leave just two left. I am serious.
Sorry but all of this stuff, and more bugs me. I've told him but he ignores it. ahhhhhhhh
2006-12-02 11:15:07 · 20 answers · asked by Jennifer L 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I know, this is just minor stuff compared to other issues.... but it bugs me sometimes!
2006-12-02 11:15:45 · update #1
I do have mostly healthy foods but do have snacks for school lunches.
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He doesn't like it when I get onto him about stuff and he says "Ok MOM" and he knows it makes me mad when he calls me his mom.
2006-12-02 11:22:59 · update #2
msmaryann.... you ARE correct. he doesn't pick up after himself at all. Heck, I have to remind him to take a shower because he won't do it.
2006-12-02 11:25:36 · update #3
Your husband needs to see a psychologist because it seems he has a eating disorder. That's probably why he leaves a little bit of food behind in the containers so he won't feel guilty. But the fact is just the opposite. He does feel guilty about his eating it sort of like denial so he can say ..."See, I didn't eat everything, I left some"...It's denial.. If you don't try to get him some help, he could very well die from a heart attack, diabetes, etc. because of his weight. It is also a good idea to make sure he sees a physician to check him out and make sure he doesn't have any health problems. The doctor can also direct him to a program that can help him. Even if he goes on a diet and loses weight , he still some support to found out why he eats the way he does. Good luck.
2006-12-02 11:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by jesshispet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He does it because he can. He knows you don't like it but he does it anyways. It is his way of controlling you. He know what your reaction is going to be. When you change how you react then you become the one who is in control. The next time he does is, don't say anything to him. Just leave the little bit that is left in the package and don't buy more. When he says something about there not being any you can tell him that you didn't buy any because you were not out of it. Something like, " I didn't buy cereal because I saw the box and thought there was still some in it." When he wants it and it is not there he will learn to throw the package out so that you will know that you need to buy more.
2006-12-02 19:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by leaving.florida 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a jerk. Tell him to quit being a disgusting glutton & stop teaching his children bad habits. Quit picking up after him. If he doesn't drink all the milk & leaves only 2oz then don't buy anymore milk or anything until he can act responsibly. Apparently he doesn't care about whether or not his children have food b/c you have to hide it. So continue to hide their food until the jerk acts right or put his *** out, you & your children would be much better off without the negative influence anyway.
2006-12-03 00:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by 2D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
simple a few answers:
1. He thinks if he leaves a few left he is being considerate in not taking it all.
2. He's to lazy to throw the container away so he makes it look like its not done with to throw away.
3. He thinks it will look as if he never touched it if he leaves a few left and the container in the exact place he found it.
4. He doesn't listen to you and takes advantage of you in little ways.
2006-12-02 19:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god, your'e married to the same man as I am! Mine does exactly the same thing. I think it's just some kind of weird phenomena that only men can relate to. I bet he never puts anything away either. Leaves it out for the cleaning fairy to pick up after him. I have decided that it's some kind of latent brain damage. You can't change him, so just accept it. Other wise, you'll drive yourself insane, he won't have to do anything! Good luck sweetie!!
2006-12-02 19:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by msmaryanne3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's his reason for leaving only a tiny bit? I'll bet he got in trouble as a child for finishing things...eating the last one, taking the last serving and it stuck with him...plus, it's a mental thing (esp since you mentioned he's obese)...if he doesn't eat it "all" then he feels like he didn't eat nearly as much (in his mind)...
Perhaps you should just stop keeping junk food in the house...he apparently can't handle it, and the kids don't need it either...make it a family affair to eat more healthy...
2006-12-02 19:18:33 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he seems to be suffering from the same as I do, he just HAS to finish eating/drinking whatever it is, or he feels tempted...he probably sometimes leaves smt so he can say he didn´t finish it...if I were you I´d look for better hiding places, but of course your husband should do smt about his weight...unfortunately HE has to want to make a change in his eating habits, you nagging would/doesn´t help....make him go to a doctor and make sure that the doctor contronts him with the health risks....with percentages and everything...
2006-12-02 19:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An inconsiderate spouse such as you have described, is trying to drive you "insane". He drains your energy, which only boosts his. A loving and caring spouse would heed your concerns. This man is obviously a person that cares only for himself.
My advice to you is to take your children and get out now! You deserve better!
2006-12-02 23:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by jenneve 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grr...i grew up with a father and three younger brothers!! Now I live with the boyfriend and its happening all over again!!
Instead of nagging, sit down and tell him that you want to stop nagging and tell him how serious these things are to you and the consequesces they have on your sanity and any good man should understand.
Men!!
2006-12-02 19:19:12 · answer #9 · answered by stephasoris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
typical male trust me i no I'm the only girl in a house of 4 an dbelieve me it will never end you can try to talk to him about it but he won't stop.....just have some fun getting him back...do the same stuff see how he likes it
2006-12-02 19:19:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋