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AIBU?

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Original poster

to be a bit miffed that my favorite dish cooked by my bf was taught to him by his ex?

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:22

that's about it really, just found out by his son saying "did mum teach you to cook that? " had to force it down.

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aldiwhore · 29/03/2013 18:23

YABU and childish really, though I understand. A good dish doesn't HAVE to come from a good person or someone you like!!!

EduCated · 29/03/2013 18:24

Seriously? YABU. He had to have learnt it from somewhere, and it's not his fault it's your favourite, is it?! I've learnt all sorts from exes, it would never occur to me to tell new partners exactly what Confused

Schlock · 29/03/2013 18:24

What is it?

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:24

I thought I was being childish, just checking!

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:25

it's thai green curry

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25catsnameSam · 29/03/2013 18:25

Can't tell if YABU until I know what the dish is.

extracrunchy · 29/03/2013 18:26

Childish but totally understandable!

EmmaDale · 29/03/2013 18:26

YABU

member · 29/03/2013 18:27

If it's food, it tastes nice & hasn't been poisoned, then I don't really care where the recipe originated - YABU!

BitOutOfPractice · 29/03/2013 18:27

Childish and totally NOT understandable. You know they had sex as well don't you? Or will that knowledge put you off that as well!

FakeHotCrossLobsters · 29/03/2013 18:27

Think of it this way.

She put all the effort in to teach him but you get to enjoy the results.

That might help you to feel better about it.

YABU though.

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:28

okay I'm definitely bu. I'll apologise to him for asking if all his other dishes were learned from her too. insecure perhaps?

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deemented · 29/03/2013 18:30

Does it honestly matter? It's you he's cooking it for now, isn't it?

Pandemoniaa · 29/03/2013 18:30

YABU. In fact, the very idea that you had to "choke it down" is utterly ridiculous. Be pleased that he can cook.

Altinkum · 29/03/2013 18:31

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Gay40 · 29/03/2013 18:31

Yeah. Best not bounce around on his cock either, because she did that. Oh, and don't ring him up because she did that. Don't look at him either, she probably looked at him.
SERIOUSLY?
I don't think insecure is a strong enough descriptor.

CutePuppy · 29/03/2013 18:32

You should be grateful to her. :)

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:32

thankyou fake, it does help. yes I know they had sex and that is a good point. I am bu now I feel better because I know I'm being a twat. Thank you ladies Smile

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hopefloats · 29/03/2013 18:33

I bet she taught him that thing he does in bed too Smile

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:35

okay thank you gay I get the point. I am in the queue for cbt. plus I have upped my prozac lately due to these reactions.

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MrsSpagBol · 29/03/2013 18:36

Hopefloats that was unnecessary!

comingintomyown · 29/03/2013 18:38

Oh god my only reason to think about a BF is he might cook me a meal Smile

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:38

guess I'm lucky to have a decent chap who puts up with my bullshit Smile I know I'm a nightmare

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TheNebulousBoojum · 29/03/2013 18:41

So how long have you been together?

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IWantATowel · 29/03/2013 18:43

why? do you think you know me?

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