Otter Mothering

Saving the last little bits of food on your plate (usually the best bits of steak), for your significant other, because you think they’ll enjoy it more.

Derivation: This term is derived from observations of the feeding patterns of otters at wildlife sanctuary otter enclosures

Me: would you like my leftover steak? I’m full up
You: you’re just otter mothering me

Me: no, I’m really not hungry any more
You: oh alright then