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To hate having someone lurk while I cook

105 replies

FusilliNom · 13/04/2024 18:51

Why does my DH appear just at the trickiest bit of the cooking? What does he want? Is he trying to learn how to cook by watching (doubt it), or is he just trying to see how much longer it will be. I can't stand it.

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Cherrysoup · 13/04/2024 19:00

This would drive me crazy. I like being able to float between cooker/fridge/sink without tripping over someone. Tell him to sod off til you want a hand dishing up.

LMMuffet · 13/04/2024 18:59

Me too! I don’t even like it when I’m cooking for a lot of people and someone comes to the kitchen to “keep me company.” I don’t need company!

Digestive28 · 13/04/2024 18:59

Dawn O’Porter spoke on a podcast (?maybe how to fail) saying the best gift her husband bought her was a red rope to put across the kitchen when she is cooking, especially for dinner parties. Keeps everyone out!

xsquared · 13/04/2024 18:57

I hate lurking too, especially of it's a visitor wanting to make a cup of tea or just standing and asking questions about what I'm making.

In your position, I would just give dh a boring job like lay the table, tidy up the kitchen or do the dishes.

FlutteryButterfly · 13/04/2024 18:53

Or steal a but before you've finished or even worse serving up? Definitely infuriating!