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Lighthearted- I’ve worked my arse off on dinner, what will my family say?

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LongDroop · 04/07/2025 15:15

Decided I’m sick of Friday night takeout so went to the shops and bought ingredients for dinner. I’ve worked my arse off all afternoon cooking and preparing, I’ve got the nice dishes out, even made dessert. It bloody cost more than takeout and has taken hours. I’m really pleased with how well it’s come out. But I know I’m going to hear all the whinging- don’t want this/don’t like it/want chips etc.

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Fifthtimelucky · 04/07/2025 15:29

I discovered years ago that, with one exception, my husband’s appreciation of my cooking was in inverse proportion to the effort I put into it. The exception is a roast, but even then he would only want the meat, the roast potatoes and the Yorkshire pudding.

Fortunately, my children do not feel the same way!

chaiselozenges · 04/07/2025 15:27

It’s beans on toast obvs. Lightly sprinkled with cheese.

TheAutumnCrow · 04/07/2025 15:26

ssd · 04/07/2025 15:24

Here for the big meal reveal..

My moneys on lasagne..

Jacket potato with grated cheese & baked beans
and
Tub of ice cream

TokyoSushi · 04/07/2025 15:25

Yes! What is it?!

InterestedDad37 · 04/07/2025 15:25

Someone will have developed a new allergy, and someone else will say they've "never liked" whichever ingredient. And everyone will be dieting 🤔😀

ssd · 04/07/2025 15:24

Here for the big meal reveal..

My moneys on lasagne..

thatsthatsaidthemayor · 04/07/2025 15:22

Voted YANBU. But it’s your enjoyment that matters the most. Be positive and it might rub off. ❤️

TheLittleMermoo · 04/07/2025 15:22

What are you having! We must know!

CloudywMeatballs · 04/07/2025 15:21

It definitely often costs more to make a nice dinner than to get a takeaway (depending on what the takeaway is), but personally I enjoy cooking a nice meal for my family. Thankfully they are always grateful even if it might not have been what they themselves would have chosen to eat. If I knew I was going to get whinging I wouldn't bother.

RebelMums · 04/07/2025 15:19

LongDroop · 04/07/2025 15:15

Decided I’m sick of Friday night takeout so went to the shops and bought ingredients for dinner. I’ve worked my arse off all afternoon cooking and preparing, I’ve got the nice dishes out, even made dessert. It bloody cost more than takeout and has taken hours. I’m really pleased with how well it’s come out. But I know I’m going to hear all the whinging- don’t want this/don’t like it/want chips etc.

At least you enjoyed preparing it! Share pics later?

Agix · 04/07/2025 15:19

Why choose to slave over a dinner you know they won't like? Seems like a waste of time (and apparently money) and making a martyr of yourself honestly.

Let them have takeout. Keep the fancy dinner for yourself. Will it keep well as leftovers?

mondaytosunday · 04/07/2025 15:18

Well tell them that’s all you’ve got. Luckily my kids they like everything!

Sugardown · 04/07/2025 15:16

Your family sound… rude

how old are they?

Sugardown · 04/07/2025 15:16

What’s on the menu?

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