AITAH for no longer meal prepping portions for my wife?
In the quiet rhythm of their newlywed life, a man’s love spoke through the meals he meticulously prepared, each dish a testament to his care and dedication.
Their bond, unshaken by conflict, seemed a fragile sanctuary where understanding and routine wove a seamless fabric of companionship and trust.
Yet beneath the surface of their shared days, a subtle fracture began to form—one born from unspoken truths and small, unnoticed choices.
The discovery of an untouched lunch container and a secret midday escape to a restaurant hinted at a silent distance growing where only closeness had lived before.
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The original poster feels deeply disrespected and financially taken advantage of because his wife consistently discards the substantial effort and money he invests in meal prepping for her.
His reaction was to immediately cease preparing food for her, creating a direct confrontation regarding her disregard for his efforts and their shared resources.
Is the husband justified in unilaterally stopping his meal preparation as a boundary against his wife's wasteful behavior, or was this action an overly harsh and disproportionate response to a communication failure regarding packed lunches?
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