My Mother-In-Law Doesn’t Want to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner I Cook, Plans to Bring Her Own Meals

On November 23, 2022, a 32-year-old woman took to Reddit’s “AITA” forum to recount her Thanksgiving ordeal. She had diligently planned and prepared an elaborate menu for the occasion, looking forward to sharing her culinary creations with family. The month-long effort involved meticulous recipe testing and ingredient acquisition, all with the support of her 35-year-old husband.

However, the mood took a sour turn when her husband dropped a bombshell—his mother wanted to bring her dinner to the Thanksgiving gathering. The woman was perplexed, having already prepared an extensive menu. In response to her objections, her husband accused her of being insensitive and petty, defending his mother’s picky eating habits as the reason for this unusual request.

The woman saw this as a potential embarrassment, with her mother-in-law rejecting her efforts and publicly eating something different. Frustrated, she expressed her displeasure, stating that if the mother-in-law couldn’t eat anything at their place, she was welcome to stay home and have whatever she preferred.

The husband, however, accused her of ruining the holiday, labeling her as insensitive and petty. The woman, in turn, desired the company of appreciative and kind friends and family, not negativity from someone rejecting her efforts and insulting her cooking after so much hard work.

The woman shared the Thanksgiving menu, a labor of love that included traditional dishes like roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and unique additions like spinach, bacon, and feta cheese pies. Despite the extensive and diverse menu, her mother-in-law seemed unwilling to compromise.

In an update, the woman decided to take the “kill her with kindness” approach, expressing gratitude for the responses and deciding not to let her mother-in-law ruin her day. Despite internal irritation, she chose to be the bigger person, focusing on the perfect Thanksgiving for everyone and hoping her mother-in-law might try and enjoy something new. The woman acknowledged that even if her mother-in-law didn’t like anything, it would be okay.