Boyfriend Eats Food Before Girlfriend Takes Instagram Photos
The Original Post
My girlfriend likes to take pictures of things we eat outside. Most of the times, we order different dishes, so she takes the picture of every dish for “variety”, or whatever.
I’m always aware of it whenever we order, she doesn’t have to mention it. I consider it a small thing, never had any issue. Today we went to mall and later decided to have lunch at a restaurant. One of the things we ordered and arrived first was Paneer tikka.
For those who don’t know, Paneer tikka means a wooden stick having 3-5 chunks of cottage cheese marinated in spices. We got two sticks in the plate, each had 4 chunks.
As soon as it arrived, she gave it a glance and went to the washroom to pee. I was hungry, I knew she would have a click of it, but I waited for a min and then took one of the chunks, thinking it doesn’t matter much, it’s just one piece and overall, I prioritize hunger over pictures.
But when she came back, she wasn’t happy with one sticks having 4 chunks while the other mine (mine) having 3 as it ruin the “aesthetic”, apprently. She got a little moody about it, I was miffed too, thinking like what’s the matter
prioritizing hunger over pictures which she always takes anyways, I ate just 1 piece from MY stick, hers was untouched. The fact that such a trivial thing kinda ruined the whole lunch. Was I being the A here for taking my ground on it and not even thinking of apologizing or showing that I’m sorry???
What Reddit Said
Redditors overwhelmingly sided with the hungry boyfriend. Most commenters felt the girlfriend should have taken photos before leaving for the bathroom if it was truly important to her. Moreover, many found her reaction excessive for such a minor issue.
However, some users went further in their criticism. They viewed her behavior as controlling, with one commenter comparing it to “obedience training.” In fact, several suggested she was prioritizing social media over her boyfriend’s basic needs.
The Verdict
The overwhelming consensus: OP is Not the Asshole (NTA). This case highlights how girlfriend food photos before eating can create unnecessary tension in relationship drama. Reddit agreed that hunger should take precedence over Instagram aesthetics, especially when the photographer chooses to leave the table first.
Original post from r/AmItheAsshole (1,472 upvotes, 398 comments)