How long to you leave leftovers in the fridge?

I'm careful. 5 days max with anything, less for seafood (even if cooked). As a new bride, I put my husband in the ER with food poisoning. I ate the same dish and was fine. He has digestive issues and got very sick. Even if it does not taste bad, out it goes after 5 days max.

As long as it hasn't changed, then it's a go for me. If the smell, texture, or appearance is off it goes in the trash. I do freeze the vast majority of my cooked food/raw meats immediately after cooling/buying, so it's mostly leftovers I KNOW I'm going to eat by the end of the week and fresh fruit/vegetables. As with any cooking, you can extend the life of leftovers if you take care to have a clean kitchen environment/safe food handling practices (cook to proper temperatures, handle raw foods appropriately, etc).