When Mom’s Old-School Views Spark a Family Feud: Who’s Really in the Wrong? ️

Picture this: a lovely family dinner, laughter, and good vibes all around. Then, out of nowhere, the mood shifts. Why? Because our hero, let’s call him ‘Chef Hubby’, is the one who cooked the meal, not his wife. Now, you might be thinking, ‘What’s the big deal?’ Well, for Chef Hubby’s mom, it was a HUGE deal. She believes in traditional gender roles, where the wife should be the one in the kitchen. But Chef Hubby and his wife had a different arrangement, and they were perfectly content with it. Let’s dive into this spicy tale of family, food, and a fallout that left everyone with a bitter taste. ️

Meet Chef Hubby and his Family ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍

The Cooking Conundrum

The Perfect Solution ️

The Dinner Party

Mom’s Shock

The Aftermath ️

Taking a Stand ️

Mom’s Retort ️

The Aftermath, Part II ️

Seeking Closure ️

A Heated Debate and a House Divided: What’s Next for Chef Hubby and His Family?

So, there you have it. A simple family dinner that turned into a battleground over who should wield the spatula. Chef Hubby stood his ground, defending his wife and their mutual agreement. But in doing so, he ended up in a fiery confrontation with his own mother, leaving her in tears and the family in disarray. Now, with opinions divided and emotions running high, the question remains: who was truly in the wrong? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this culinary clash…

NTA, defending wife against mom’s old-school views. No need to apologize.

Mom’s old-school views clash with son’s independence. NTA

NTA, you were adults when you got married. No criticism?

NTA, man not at all. Major respect from my side.

Getting married at 23-24: cultural differences and societal expectations.

NTA! Marriage is a partnership

NTA stands up to mom’s old-school views on marriage roles ️

NTA – Breaking free from old-school views with wife’s support

NTA. Defending wife’s skills and talents against mom’s old-school views

Calmly defending wife leads to heated argument with mom.

Put family first! NTA for prioritizing wife and kids ‍ ‍

NTA: Defending your wife without disrespecting your mom

NTA. Cooking isn’t about gender roles.

NTA. Stand up for your choices, not your mom’s outdated views

Don’t apologize! Older Asian women will keep pushing boundaries!

NTA. Finding a solution that works for both of you

Standing up to misogyny: NTA shuts down the haters!

NTA. Proud of son’s cooking, mom’s old-fashioned views need addressing. ️

NTA. Couples should find a cooking system that works for them

NTA: Mom’s disrespect sparks family feud. Who’s really at fault?

NTA. Mom’s passive-aggressive behavior ruined family dinner. She got told off.

NTA. Young couple stands up to old-school mom’s unfair views.

“NTA. Fair division of labor, your mom should mind her business.”

Apologize, but explain how times have changed. NTA

NTA at all! Take your wife’s side! Crazy, right?

NTA, apologize for cursing but stand up for your wife

NTA: Standing up for wife, finding compromise with mom

NTA: Breaking gender roles, support needed, keep doing what works

Mom’s old-school views clash with modern relationship dynamics.

“NTA. Your mom overstepped herself. Let your wife be! “

NTA. Your mom can go pound sand.

NTA; Stand your ground and let them decide their path.

NTA: Challenging outdated gender roles in the kitchen ️

NTA. Fair division of household chores worked for this couple.

“NTA. No need to apologize for defending your wife. “

NTA, apologize for words, defend wife, ban mom if necessary.

NTA! Embrace the 21st century, don’t apologize, and stand strong!

Gender roles clash: NTA for standing up to old-school mom

“NTA- Apologize for swearing, but not for standing up for wife.”

NTA: Apologize for swearing? Nah, you’re good.

“NTA

The only people who matter in your marriage are you and your wife. If y’all are happy with arrangement, who the hell cares what anyone else thinks?

I’ve been married 22 years, am the husband and cook 90+% of the time. I’m better at it and actually like cooking. I sometimes even do the dishes (shocked pikachu face!)” – Cooking up a happy marriage ‍

NTA: Marriage shouldn’t be about being a slave to each other

Engage in a conversation with mom to challenge old-school views

Defending your wife’s honor: NTA, but apologize for yelling.

NTA, cooking agreement, swearing apology, mom’s harping.

NTA for defending wife against mom’s outdated views.

Defending your wife while respecting your mom’s old-school views

NTA, defend your wife but apologize for swearing at mom

NTA, but swearing was uncalled for. Apologize, hold firm boundary.

NTA. Respect cultural differences and have a respectful conversation with mom.

Defending your wife against old-school mom. NTA, but watch language!

NTA. Stand up for your wife and your household.

>My mother said that she didn’t get me married to become a slave to my wife

But um…it would be okay if your wife was a slave to *you?* Not that either of you should be a slave…but it’s pretty messed up that your mom thinks that way. Your agreement works for you, and that’s all that matters. NTA

NTA! You’re a great husband and role model

NTA, standing up for wife, mother overstepped boundaries. No apology owed.

NTA for standing up to mom’s old-school views!

NTA. Stand firm against internalized misogyny and sexist expectations.

NTA. Mom needs to get her head out of her a**!

NTA: Building on strengths for a lasting marriage

Cooking shows make it easy to cook together! ‍

NTA – Standing up for your family against old-school views

Defiant response to mom’s outdated views on marriage and cooking.

Balancing household duties: NTA’s dad takes over cooking and shopping ‍

NTA stands up to mom’s old-school views, defends wife

Defending your wife makes you NTA! Good job!

NTA: Mom’s old-school views cause family feud. Boundaries crossed.

Supporting your spouse against internalized cultural and sexist views