AITAH for Not Serving as Much Food as I Know My Dinner Guests Will Want to Eat?
The original poster (OP), who has personal experience with weight loss, prides themselves on being a generous host who ensures no guest leaves hungry.
This standard has been challenged by the introduction of a new person, Melissa, into the monthly dinner friend group.
During the OP's turn to host, Melissa, who is significantly larger than the other guests, took an unusually large amount of the main course, lasagna, by filling her serving bowls and extra soup/salad bowls.
When the OP hosts again soon, concerned about the high cost of preparing enough food to accommodate Melissa's apparent appetite, the OP is now unsure how to balance being a good host with managing extreme food consumption and budgetary constraints, leading to the central dilemma.
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Commenters Came in Hot with Their Takes:
The thread exploded with reactions. Whether agreeing or disagreeing, everyone had something to say — and they said it loud.
The OP is currently in a difficult position, caught between their deeply held value of being an accommodating and generous host and the practical, financial strain caused by one guest's excessive consumption patterns.
The conflict is intensified by the protective stance of the guest's partner, Polly, who has already criticized a previous host for not catering to Melissa's needs.
The central question for debate is whether the OP should prioritize their budget and the experience of the other nine guests by serving a standard meal, risking confrontation with Melissa and Polly, or if they should absorb the significant financial cost to ensure Melissa is fully satisfied.
Should the OP adjust their hosting standards or communicate limits about the quantity of food available?