My Relatives Started Complaining about My Wifes Meals at Our Monthly Family Dinners, So We Decided to Secretly Test Them
My wife Megan always poured love into our family’s monthly dinners, but my relatives only responded with harsh criticism. After seeing her in tears too many times, I decided to test their true feelings—and what I discovered broke my heart.
Our family tradition of monthly dinners dates back generations, with my parents hosting big, festive meals that brought everyone together. As adults, my siblings and I continued it, taking turns hosting. Megan was excited to join and soon took over cooking, finding it therapeutic.
But when Megan cooked, the complaints started—my sister said the food was bland, my brother said the chicken was dry, and my mom criticized the seasoning. Megan was crushed. Even after trying again with dishes tailored to their tastes, their harsh words continued.
Curious, I secretly claimed credit for Megan’s cooking at the next dinner—and suddenly, they raved about the food. The truth hit me: their rejection wasn’t about the food, it was about Megan.
When I revealed the truth, the room went silent. They tried to backtrack, but the damage was done. I realized they would never truly accept her.
That night, I decided to end the monthly dinners. No tradition was worth hurting Megan. I chose to protect her and put our love first, no matter what my family said.
Do you think I did the right thing?
