Ever wondered what happens when a girlfriend tries to enforce a simple dinner rule in a blended family? Meet our heroine (26f), who’s been dating Henry (33m) for two years. Henry has two kids from his previous marriage, Kevin (8m) and Ella (6f), who stay with them 25% of the time. The girlfriend does all the cooking, and all she wants is for the kids to eat at the table. But when the kids refuse, and their mom gets involved, things take a dramatic turn! ️
The Girlfriend’s Cooking Duties

The Laidback Mom and the Table Rule ️

The First Dinner Incident ️

The Kids’ Resistance

The Girlfriend’s Explanation ️

Angry Mom Enters the Scene

The Girlfriend’s Defense ️

The Girlfriend’s Role in Childcare

Mom’s Furious Reaction

Henry’s Plea for Peace ️

The Girlfriend’s Stand

Henry’s Disappointment

Seeking Unbiased Insight

A Clarification on the Rule

The Dinner Table Standoff: Who’s Right?
In a world where a girlfriend just wants her boyfriend’s kids to eat at the table, she finds herself in the middle of a family feud. With the laidback mom and the conflict-averse dad, the girlfriend tries to enforce a simple rule, only to face resistance from the kids and anger from their mom. As tensions rise and the girlfriend stands her ground, will this dinner drama ever come to an end? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️
Commenter warns of potential relationship issues with overbearing mother-in-law.

NTA. The boyfriend needs to step up and cook for his kids

Having table rules in your own home is reasonable. NTA

Commenter warns about potential consequences of girlfriend’s table rule

NTA. Setting clear boundaries is key to avoid further chaos.

Let him cook and clean if he doesn’t like rules #NTA

NTA sets table rule, family objects. OP stands firm.
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OP stands up for herself, but struggles with boyfriend’s behavior

Commenter warns about bigger issues with lazy and irresponsible boyfriend.

NTA comment sparks hilarious reply

NTA suggests easy solution, but commenter predicts it won’t work ♂️

Stand up for yourself or his ex and kids will.

NTA sets table rule in own house, sparking family feud ️

Commenter calls out Henry’s cowardly behavior, but clarifies his overall contribution.
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Commenter calls out ‘busy mom’ and advises breaking up.

Standing up for yourself in your own home is reasonable

Divorced family’s respectful co-parenting advice helps commenter gain perspective

NTA. Enforcing house rules and communication is important for families.

Navigating different parenting styles in blended families is tough

Stepmother’s hypocritical table rule sparks YTA judgement and backlash

Family feud alert! Commenter says YTA for risking boyfriend’s custody. NTA replies defend OP’s rule.

Engaging in a family feud over a pointless dinner table rule? YTA ♀️

NTA sets reasonable rule, boyfriend should support.

NTA stands firm on table rule amidst family drama ️

Commenter defends OP’s table rule, receives supportive reply.

NTA. Kids need to practice polite conversation skills. Jess is controlling.
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Enforcing rules without authority? ESH, but kids need time to adjust

Boyfriend needs to step up and set boundaries with his kids

NTA: Family dinners help kids in school and manners. Stand firm

Engaging co-parenting advice for dinner dilemma

Commenter deems someone the a**hole. Drama ensues

Structured meals may not improve relationships; compromise is key

NTA. Simple rule, insecure mom, and spineless partner. ♀️

NTA. Have a serious discussion with SO about his response
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Setting house rules is fair, but communication is key

Compromise is key for a peaceful relationship

Commenter calls out OP for overstepping with table rule

Partner’s lack of support may cause future relationship issues.

Supportive comment encourages communication and boundary-setting with ex-partner

Commenter called out for being TA, but has valid point.

Girlfriend stands up for herself against entitled boyfriend’s ex-wife.

Family feud erupts over girlfriend’s table rule and custody battle.

Cook for yourself and let Henry do the dishes

Set your table rules and stand your ground!

Mother threatens custody battle over dinner table rule

Teaching kids relationship skills through family dinners.

Set the rules, own the house, NTA wins this round

Engaging discussion on parenting and household rules

Partner won’t stand up for kids, time to reconsider relationship

Girlfriend’s table rule causes family feud, everyone s***s here. ♀️

Commenter shares personal experience and calls out OP’s behavior.

Stepmom oversteps boundaries with sudden table rule

ESH. The boyfriend needs to step up and set boundaries. �dffb♀️

Don’t want to be a parent? Drop the responsibilities.

Commenter shares personal experience with different household rules.

Commenter suggests leaving spineless boyfriend over table rule disagreement ♀️

Setting boundaries at the dinner table: a delicate balancing act

Single mom’s struggle with rules, NTA, counseling is key

Last Updated on June 18, 2023 by Diply Social Team