We’ve all been there – it’s been a long, grueling day at work and all you want is to come home, kick off your shoes, and enjoy a nice, home-cooked meal. But what happens when the one person you’re relying on to help make that dream a reality drops the ball? Or in this case, fails to bring home the chicken? This is a story of a couple, both tired from their demanding jobs, who find themselves in a heated debate over a simple task that turned into a domestic drama.
The Extra Workload
A Simple Request
The Forgotten Chicken
The Fallout
The Counter-Argument
The Final Word ️
The Miscommunication
The Aftermath
The Chicken Conundrum: A Roast of Miscommunication and Unmet Expectations
In a world where both partners are working long hours, communication can often fall by the wayside. This tale of a missing chicken dinner is a perfect example. Despite her long hours, she had a plan for dinner – a simple roasted chicken from the store. All he had to do was pick it up on his way home. But when she arrived home to an empty fridge and a hungry stomach, tensions flared. He argued he was too tired, she argued it was a simple task. The result? A late-night takeaway order and a simmering domestic dispute. Who was right? Who was wrong? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this chicken conflict…
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NTA: Exhausted OP takes on all the dinner responsibilities, husband slacks off.
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NTA. Hypocrite accuses OP of acting like a toddler, expects mommy role.
Expecting her to cook dinner after her long day? Total dick move!
NTA. Stress, exhaustion, and a belittling partner – not a good combo
Unfair division of labor and belittlement in a partnership
NTA: Partner expected dinner after not helping, compared jobs unfairly
NTA: Frustrated by partner’s failure to communicate and get chicken
“NTA. He should have just said so and ordered takeout.”
LMFAO! NTA toddler expects magical kitchen fairy, not teamwork!
NTA: Communication is key! Don’t let gender roles define responsibilities.
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“Exposing the Myth: Desk Jobs are Mentally Exhausting Too!”
NTA for not going to the store, but AH for no backup plan
Rude and inconsiderate coworker assumes desk job is easy
NTA: Take care of yourself and let him handle dinner
NTA: Take a cooking strike! Your hubby needs a lesson!
NTA: Exhausted partner refuses to help and belittles your job
Different default ideas about kitchen duties causing exhaustion and tension.
NTA. Lack of communication led to a hangry, chicken-less disaster.
Playing mommy to an overgrown toddler? Not the a**hole!
NTA. Desk jobs are exhausting too! He needs a reality check
NTA. Split work plan rejected. Mommy will take care?
Take charge! Make him cook and apologize for his behavior.
NTA. Taking on all the emotional labor of dinner planning.
Mental exhaustion is just as draining as physical labor
NTA: Springing a last-minute change of plans and expecting you to do all the work is a major a**hole move.
“NTA. You both work hard, but he left you with all the work. ♀️”
Equal responsibility for food. NTA.
Husband underestimates wife’s work, expects psychic powers. Marriage troubles? ♀️
Ex relatable comment about audacious exes.
Office vs. Field: A Tale of Exhaustion and Misunderstanding ♀️
Partner agrees to work, fails to deliver, and belittles you.
Mental exhaustion is just as real as physical exhaustion.
Hungry and disappointed: when plans fall through and dinner disappears
Lazy husband fails to buy chicken and expects wife to cook
NTA: Lack of communication led to a hangry dinner dispute
NTA. Understanding each other’s work struggles is key
Did he agree to pick up the chicken? Find out!
“Passive-aggressive dinner plans: when assumptions lead to hangry arguments.”
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Savage comeback! Serving audacity for dinner, no reservations needed.
NTA. Office jobs can be exhausting too! Spreadsheet fatigue
Husband’s chicken promise turns into a takeout blame game
NTA: Misunderstood partner discounts OP’s job, refuses to pick up chicken
NTA: Husband’s lack of effort at home causing frustration and exhaustion
NTA- A tired partner who expects you to cook? Not cool!
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Ex-husband’s laziness leads to divorce. NTA for leaving him.
Tired is tired, but was he too lazy for dinner?
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“Desk work can be hard too! Don’t dismiss it “
NTA. He didn’t pick up the chicken and expected you to cook
Dating deja vu: OP’s longer work hours lead to relationship fallout
No a-hole here. A refreshing take on crossing roads.
“Physically demanding” vs “behind a desk” jobs: both equally exhausting!
Not the a**hole. Share your story of dinner dilemmas!
NTA. Communication is key! ️
Savage comeback shuts down belittling partner. NTA wins this round!
NTA. Communication is key! Don’t underestimate the mental toll of desk jobs.
NTA. Poor communication and immaturity. Not a good teammate.
NTA, he wanted a home-cooked meal instead of chicken salad
NTA. Manual work is physically tiring, office work is mentally exhausting.
Angry coworker calls out OP for not doing their job
NTA: Exhausted partner expects dinner, disrespecting your boundaries. ️
Mental exhaustion matters too! Discriminating a**hole vs. not the a**hole.
NTA. Communication is key! ️
Men being useless partners? NTA. Let’s discuss societal expectations.
Husband’s failure to communicate and deliver dinner sparks frustration
Engaging comment: NTA. Your partner’s lazy solution is toddler-level ♀️
Taking charge of dinner: NTA, but why the double standards?
NTA. He forgot to get dinner and needs to help.
NTA. Treat yourself to a delicious dinner and forget him!
No a**hole here. Share your perspective on the chicken’s decision!
Are you his maid??? Not the a**hole
Convenient Click List saves the day with sushi and sundries
Quick breakfast tips for a chaotic life!
“NTA. He didn’t do what he promised, insulted you, and acted like a baby. Have a conversation or reconsider the relationship.”
NTA- Communication is key to avoid dinner disappointments!
