Sorry this got long! I'm struggling with my husband and the family meals I make.
He is incredibly fussy or particular... I don't know the best way to describe it so I'll list out what he won't eat -
- no creamy dishes - things like 'marry me' chicken or honey mustard chicken are a no no.
- no sour cream or mayonnaise - would simply refuse something like beef stroganoff
- no chunky vegetable dishes, no salads
- refuses to eat meals with pie or pastries
- won't eat fish
- no stews or soups - hates stews and soups are 'not a meal' apparently
- jacket potatoes will only eat with beans and must have meat on the side
- hates egg dishes so meals like quiche or omelette are out of the question
None of these preferences are allergy related.
We eat the same meals on repeat every week - some pasta variation, some curry variation, some meat and veg variation and I'm at my wits end, It's been 10 years and I'm bored of the same food. I'm craving something different but every time he will say - does it have XYZ in it? why is the veg all chunky? you know I don't like this sort of thing and so on. If he had it his way, we would BBQ meat every night and eat it with the same veg and some form of side dish.
I am a mum and work full-time, I am responsible for most of the housework and all the cooking. I really do not want to be cooking two separate meals everyday, I don't have the time or the energy for that.
I thought about asking him to cook his own meal but then I have the issue of our kids seeing us eating two different things and say well if daddy can have something different why can't I! Which will stress me out even more, I want them to eat a variety of food and not become so regimented like their father.
I really don't know what to do, I've spoken to him about it many times and he said 'I like what I like'... my reply was 'well what about what I like?' he told me I can always cook myself something different. Any advice appreciated, thank you.
UPDATE FROM OP ADDED BY MNHQ: Thank you for all the replies and for all the advice on food. The situation has escalated and I'll add updates on my relationship when possible for those interested in following along with me