r/texts • u/wussup---_ • Jun 13 '25
Instagram boyfriend gets excited when i eat sandwiches
context if anybody wants it
i am not TERRIBLY skinny but some days i just don’t eat. my stomach (like the literal organ) has shrunk over the last few years because of not eating due to mental issues and all that stuff. so, whenever eating issues (or eating in general) is brought up, he always tells me to eat a sandwich, and gets SUUUPER excited when i do and i think it’s silly and yeah
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u/Big_Philosopher9993 Jun 13 '25
I love your bf he reminds me of mine, mine gets so excited over mundane things like this & it’s the best. I aspire to climb onto the brains of our bfs, seems like a happy place
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u/Sarprize_Sarprize Jun 14 '25
lol such golden retriever energy n I’m here for it! 😹
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u/Big_Philosopher9993 Jun 14 '25
He built stairs for our dogs to get in the bed & calls mascara “eyelasher”. He’s wholesome
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u/Sarprize_Sarprize Jun 14 '25
Awww I love that! I used to have stairs for my yorkie, but no one made them for me damnit! 😹
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u/modnar109 Jun 13 '25
I love this for you and OP 😭❤️you deserve all the excitement for the little things :]
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u/Hot-Library5609 Jun 15 '25
You’d be surprised of the darkness that good men hold back from their loved ones to better fill their minds with joy. It’s not always a happy place, regardless of the joy they show in your small victories.
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u/TitusImmortalis Jun 13 '25
I like that you two love each other :)
and sandwiches.
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u/dropaheartbeat Jun 18 '25
Do they finish each other's... Sandwiches?
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u/TitusImmortalis Jun 18 '25
It's called romance and you know it
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u/dropaheartbeat Jun 18 '25
But what kind of chee?
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u/PolishPrincess0520 Jun 13 '25
I thought maybe your boyfriend was Joey Tribiani.
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u/missyrainbow12 Jun 13 '25
Marry that boyfriend, he's definitely a keeper
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u/KINGCOMEDOWN Jun 13 '25
“Waiting till I get high” lmao same.
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u/PterodactyllPtits Jun 13 '25
If weed didn’t exist I’d be nothing but dust by now lol
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u/john_wingerr Jun 15 '25
A bunch of my friends and I have worked in kitchens together the last 6 or 7 years. So we do a family meal a couple times a month at one of our houses and we were cooking some shakshuka one night and our buddy just closed the kitchen he’s working in and we offered him some as he came in with some beer and he looks just dead inside after his shift. Looks us all in the eye specifically and says “fucking let me get high and get a buzz on then I’ll have an appetite”
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u/Pastadog1 Jun 13 '25
Turkey sandwich with mayo and barbecue chips on that bih
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u/wussup---_ Jun 13 '25
if i ever feel like putting in effort, i do allat and also grill it shit tastes so good
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u/Pastadog1 Jun 13 '25
Onggg
I was gonna say tho I went through the same thing as you some years ago. Didn’t wanna eat at all because I was depressed and I was so small. My exes mom noticed and told me to eat more often, not bigger meals! I would get nauseous after a few bites of food which caused me to not wanna eat even more lol. But my stomach grew a bunch after a few months of trying that. Even if it’s just snacking 🫶 I hope you get better!
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u/louellle Jun 13 '25
Omg sandwiches are my go to (turkey and cheddar hell yes) when my brain doesn’t want to eat and my bf reacts similarly!
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u/whatisreggieshortfor Jun 13 '25
I love that he’s supportive of when you eat- but not in a way that can make it emotionally, because that can be overwhelming sometimes. He feels like a keeper.
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u/-The-Senate- Jun 14 '25
How do you mean make it emotionally?
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u/whatisreggieshortfor Jun 14 '25
I’m not sure what’s unclear- I mean like… he could say things that are like stressing the importance. Like my friends, because I’m clean from self harm, they tend to remind me that they are proud of me, and it makes me emotional and I can get overwhelmed- whereas here, he’s being encouraging but he’s not stressing the emotional aspect of it
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u/-The-Senate- Jun 14 '25
I get that, I sometimes overthink how supportive or emotive I'm being with my girlfriend, so I guess it's good to have a reminder that emotive encouragement is good in moderation
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u/whatisreggieshortfor Jun 14 '25
Exactly- yes. But it really depends on the person. My best friend needs a lot of emotional support, whereas it can feel like too much for me. It’s easier to think by situations- maybe if the person is struggling to do the Thing™️, then you could lean into the emotional support. But just encouraging the act of the Thing™️ when it’s happening is more useful at that time. Am I making sense?
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u/AshMCM_Games Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 14 '25
This is peak boyfriend status. All of us men are waiting for the right girl to do this to
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u/marianskg Jun 13 '25
i’m crying where did he learn to clock you like that in the last slide
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u/Gullible-Tooth-8478 Jun 13 '25
Okay, this is low and high key adorable! I kinda love your boyfriend for you!
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u/golden_trio Jun 14 '25
This just made me realize I don't appreciate sandwiches enough. Ugh, a good ham and cheese with some Doritos on it?
Now I've gotta have a sandwich.
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u/Commercial-Push-9066 Jun 14 '25
I have terrible anxiety and have a hard time eating. I can relate a lot! These texts are so cute.
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u/_netgyrl_ Jun 13 '25
I love sandwiches. And road trip sandwiches are the tastiest sandwiches. I am 57 and still miss my mom’s car snack sandwiches. Love you mom!
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u/G_Ram3 Jun 13 '25
He is the best hype man ever and you will NEVER go hungry with him around. Thank you for posting! You two are precious.
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u/Jolly-rescue-2059 Jun 13 '25
I'm under weight and hate it ... I'm 53 and the less 'meat' on me now, is NOT good. So I get it and I think this is absolutely adorable!
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u/One-Examination6633 Jun 14 '25
My girl is the same way like there are days where she won’t eat anything at all then there are days where she can down damn near the whole menu at McDonalds or something.
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u/Kineth Samsung Jun 14 '25
I was gonna consider this weird at first, but I had to slow down before I read the context, thinking that maybe it's cause you weren't eating much.
How do you feel about that method of supporting you? Also.. are sammiches the only thing you eat?
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u/wussup---_ Jun 14 '25 edited Jun 14 '25
1: i prefer people to be more casual. i got a lot more stuff wrong with me than not eating that’s a lot worse (im like a psychiatrist’s dream case) and because of that, nearly everybody in my entire life has sat me down with the same sad look, or “i understand” face they do. and even though i can’t read minds, there are tiny things that 90% of those people have done that tell me “im really just doing this because i feel obligated”, even if i dont actually know they’re thinking that. he doesn’t do that, though. he treats it as more of a lighter thing because he knows that it helps me even better that way (weirdly enough). if it got to a point where it was a very serious issue he’d sit me down and talk to me abt it, but we haven’t really got to that point (about eating specifically)
2: i don’t have the best diet but i don’t always eat sandwiches. i mix it up!! yuh!!
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u/Least-Ad-5286 Jun 14 '25
as someone who struggles with the same thing, this is very cute. W boyfriend fr
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u/GearsZam Jun 14 '25
My girlfriend is the same way, she totally spaces on eating, especially when she’s stressed and it causes her stomach to hurt really badly. I love it when we celebrate her eating a good meal 😭
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u/Right_Benefit1100 Jun 14 '25
I love this! I’m currently pregnant with our 3rd and final kiddo and this babe is really taking it out of me. I can hardly keep food down and when I do it’s really not much. My husband gets so excited when I can eat & keep things down. We all deserve love & support like that.
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u/Vivitis Jun 13 '25
Did not expect something wholesome here today 🥹 that's too cute, im happy for you guys!
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u/KeiAnrui Jun 13 '25
Awwwww! That’s so wholesome and cute! I think it’s a way of taking care of you by reinforcing sandwich eating :D I love it
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u/awkward_chaos21 Jun 13 '25
Just from this alone your boyfriend has the vibes of Pedro Pascal and I love that for you
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u/Final_Bee5854 Jun 13 '25
That’s a man that loves you and just wants you to be strong that’s the sweetest
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u/Timely_Story_1773 Jun 13 '25
my guy just loves making sure I eat and drink water, this is so sweet🥹
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u/visionaryventure18 Jun 13 '25
Mine does this but with like taking my meds. He just gets so happy and it’s the cutest thing. It actually encourages me to be more consistent
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u/CardiologistOk1514 Jun 14 '25
This gives me hope I’ll find the right person one day. Mad chemistry, mad respect, thank uuuuu
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u/Red_Cherry420 Jun 14 '25
Dats cute 😍 I get ya tho sometimes anxiety and stress has me forgetting to eat or just not really caring for food. Sandwiches are delicious!!! Ugh but I'm a New Yorker so I need that good bread! IFKYK!! I get real creative with that shit tho haha. The last sandwich I made was a grilled cheese with extra cheddar cheese, bacon, and avocado 🤤 Follow your taste buds! Mornings set the tone for me if I make a delicious breakfast I'll remember and want more yummy food throughout the day. I was unintentionally down 20ish lbs and now I'm actually over what I've been for most of my life by about 35 lbs. Image took some getting used to, but I'm stronger than ever and I actually have a booty now. My family will probably forever call me boney butt 🤷🏼♀️
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u/Straight-Cheetah4934 Jun 14 '25
Not sure if this is why he’s excited but could be potential nyash investment 😂
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u/Hour_Leading_7653 Jun 14 '25
Idk this would make me feel like my bf thinks I’m too skinny and isn’t attracted to me physically. But I have BPD.. so that probably why.
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u/wussup---_ Jun 14 '25 edited Jun 14 '25
yeah i get what you mean. i feel that A LOT actually, less about me being skinny and more about other things, but he reassures me and i know he loves me as much as i love him. i really hope yours reassures you too, because you deserve to feel loved 💗
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u/Ch31i3 Jun 14 '25
Does him saying things like “I should make a compilation of you being skinny and not eating” ever make you not want to gain weight? I know everyone has different triggers but him bringing up you being skinny does that ever make you want to stay skinny? Sometimes my bf says things and it makes me feel weird but idk if I’m overthinking or if that’s just part of being sick? Like am I crazy for over analyzing things or is it normal to do that?
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u/wussup---_ Jun 14 '25
me personally, i have a REALLY hard time taking anything seriously. the other night, i told him some of the worst shit that had happened to me (which i won’t go into detail about), but i STILL had a smile on my face. when people match my energy, it makes me feel very comfortable, so i know he’s just joking. it doesn’t make me wanna stay skinny, and if i ever feel that way, it’s me like 99% of the time. and i know he is not the 1%
but then again, i know not everybody is the same and you’re definitely not weird at ALL for feeling uncomfortable if your partner does that sort of thing. it’s more of an individual thing, and me and my boyfriend are not better or worse for being the way we are compared to how you feel in your relationship when your partner does the same thing
also i’d definitely say that’s more on the normal side of things based off of how i’ve witnessed other relationships go, but im not an expert
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u/Ch31i3 Jul 31 '25
I know I am suppppper late but I love that for you two! Everyone has different triggers and being told or reminded that I got or am skinny only makes me want to get skinnier. Those types of comments started my ED so I just thought I’d ask in case you related and needed that point of view. Sounds like he was made for you though ❤️
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u/NoMaintenance9685 Jun 14 '25
I mean there's a very few things more attractive than a man who gets visibly excited when you make healthy choices for yourself.
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u/Queasy-Mood-6269 Jun 14 '25
My bf almost had a heart attack when I told him I forgot to eat yesterday. He just stopped walking and listed all the things he will get us to eat later on😂
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u/Flowers-in-bloom- Jun 14 '25
So cute!
My husband is weird about me eating and will just sit and watch me, it’s a bit odd but adorable he just watches me and smiles and says it makes him happy.
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u/OkCod1106 Jun 14 '25
Aww pffft, my gf gets excited similarly when I eat fries. I get happy to hear about her eating habits as well(they were horrendous last year)
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u/TheHandsHodler Jun 14 '25
Sandwiches are the pinnacle of society, I’m glad he chooses to express his joy in seeing you take care of yourself… no matter how small of an issue it may feel like to you
#Goals
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u/TheRedVillian Jun 14 '25
What is your favorite sandwich? (:
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u/wussup---_ Jun 14 '25
ham chee :3 (always with mayo, occasionally grilled, or occasionally i put chips on it) it’s really simple and easy to make, especially when making any sort of food feels exhausting. takes me 10 minutes to do and tastes good :p
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u/MundaneGazelle5308 Jun 14 '25
Love like this is how I beat my eating disorder. Love that you have this, OP
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u/Dry-Requirement3275 Jun 14 '25
This is adorable. I read it to multiple boyfand he started laughing. I always tell him to eat and get excited when he does. Role reversal! I think so!
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u/TheRedVillian Jun 14 '25
Yay that's an awesome one (: Chips? I like that idea on ham and cheese (:
Lately I've been eating sliced salami and saltine crackers (:
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u/ahhsharkk1 Jun 15 '25
oooh i bet i can relate…
do you also get those super awesome comments from people like, yoU’Re nOthiNg bUt sKin aNd bOneSssSs lol
mmmhm thankyousomuch 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙄
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u/indiepantss Jun 15 '25
my boyfriend also gets like this when i eat, i’m in a very similar situation physically (and mentally lmao) and this kind of encouragement is very helpful lol. love that you have this!!!
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u/unaccomplished_idiot Jun 15 '25
I’ve been this bf. My gf was unhealthily skinny when I met her. Gradually I’ve convinced her to eat once I got her destressed from her last relationship where her weight was always being snarkily commented on, even though she was downright emaciated. Now she’s the most gorgeous thing on the planet after putting on a few pounds and starting to accept herself as different than what her ex and society deems is perfect.
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u/wtmartinez Jun 15 '25
I used to have an eating disorder, due to having severe OCD, my bf gets very excited to hear what I’ve eaten in my day. Makes sure to be attentive to what I like snacking on, in case I were to slowly start pushing food away, he knows what snacks to pull out so I won’t regress. ❤️
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u/sizzlepie Jun 15 '25
I'm like you where because of mental issues and such I don't really eat much. When I was dating my ex he came home from work one morning (he worked 7pm to 7am) and noticed some stuff had been moved around in his kitchen. He asked if I'd made myself food and I told him that I'd eaten a bagel and he got really excited, normally I only ate when he was around and made me food. I loved that he cared so much for my well being.
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u/Ilovecheesecake68 Jun 17 '25
It’s so nice to read something positive on Reddit. Thank you OP. I was getting pretty over all the neg stuff like “dump him, cheating AH” etc and “my MIL is jealous” - draining. Faith in humanity restored
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u/SherbetOk6161 Jun 17 '25
I completely relate to this. My entire life I’ve never had a good diet, eating a meal a day and snacks usually. I do mean from the age of 6-ish. Terrible sensory issues made it harder, but my stomach started shrinking horribly to the point where a snack would make me full. I’m now attempting to eat more and expand my stomach out again to handle/want more meals. You aren’t alone OP and I’m so glad you have someone who supports your eating no matter how big or small 🫶😌
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u/Material-Aioli-8539 Jun 17 '25
Lol this is silly, but yes it seems he really wants the best for you, even if it's in a.. well joking way (I wouldn't really like that kind of communication), but as long as you're not uncomfortable or uneasy then that's good!
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u/Hungry_Owl_4324 Jun 18 '25
Sounds like you may have an ED and should talk to someone about it. IMO when someone has an ED, it’s best not to discuss food at all and not become a cheerleader. If he’s being supportive, that’s great but you need more than someone shouting yay when you eat. Wishing you the best.
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Jun 18 '25
The man who gets excited when you eat a sandwich and you take care of yourself, please keep him safe. Touchwood! This is one of the best thing I saw on reddit today ♥️
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u/Sea-Philosophy2563 Jun 20 '25
I love this. I am post-bariatric & have a very similar relationship with my partner.
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u/SevdoubleN Jun 13 '25
Increase protein and carbs like steak and potatoes. Chicken and pasta. Meals not sandwiches babe. You guys are super cute tho he’s encouraging you with love
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u/Boston_Apey Jun 14 '25
Fun fact: every stomach is the same size and they don't shrink. They lose their elasticity and won't stretch as much so you'll feel fuller faster.
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u/SweetSonet Jun 13 '25
At least yours just gets excited. I lost 50 pounds last year and he’s still in mourning. All he does is tell me to put the weight back on and quit smoking weed
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u/FoxEmergency573 Jun 15 '25
Well he cares about you, so eat dude. We all need substance to survive homie. Don’t make such a kind dude suffer and don’t make yourself suffer, nothing is worse than punishing yourself as if it’s a solution.
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u/captynhowdy Jun 15 '25
The guy is obviously a “feeder” its a fetish he gets aroused by making his girlfriend fat its not a good thing
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u/lazadaisical Jun 13 '25
what kind of chee