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Tired of Compromising on Dinner? A “Food Divorce” Might Make Mealtimes Happier

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For couples with different schedules, appetites, and food preferences, eating separately could actually create more room for connection.Credit: Maskot / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysCouples can have different food preferences, schedules, and needs without eating every meal together.When shared meals create conflict or logistical headaches, giving each partner more autonomy may make room for more meaningful connection elsewhere.Couples can maintain i…

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NEW YORK – Eating dinner together is considered one of the basic rituals of a relationship. But some couples find that the question of what to have for dinner brings them more arguments than pleasant moments. That's why the so-called "food divorce" is gaining more attention. Partners stay together, but each cooks and eats alone. An expert explains when this unusual step in a relationship can help and when it signals a much more serious problem.

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Real Simple broke the news on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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