If one person takes way longer to eat…

[Anonymous]

Can the others be excused? In our case, it’s DH. He is the slowest eater on the planet. The kids and I are long done. We usually get up after the other 3 is us have finished. Is this bad? Not at like a formal or extended family dinner or anything like that, just a typical night.

[Anonymous]

We do this for day to day family meals, yes. If we have guests or it is a special occasion or holiday etc, then no.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it’s fine. My son has low processing speed. He takes an eternity for everything.

[Anonymous]

my husband eats too much and takes too long and is a loud eater. I leave him to start washing dishes and my kids sit around for a bit but are then excused.

[Anonymous]

My DH takes forever as well. The kids can be excused but I feel bad leaving him to sit and finish his meal alone. But it makes me nuts.

Argggggh!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:my husband eats too much and takes too long and is a loud eater. I leave him to start washing dishes and my kids sit around for a bit but are then excused.

Do you find him attractive? This would be such a turnoff.

[Anonymous]

Yes! Especially if your kids are younger than teens.

We have a rule that you can get up after you finish, but you have to take your plate to the kitchen and do something quiet so you don't disturb others.