️ Traditions can be a beautiful thing, connecting us to our past and bringing families together. But what happens when a tradition leaves you feeling left out and hungry? Join me as I share my experience with my husband’s family’s mealtime tradition that had me questioning everything. Get ready for a story filled with cold food, missed delicacies, and a heated debate that left me wondering… Am I the a-hole here?
️ A Tradition That Left Me Hungry and Confused

Biting My Tongue… At First

❄️ Cold Food and Missing Out on Delicacies

I Cook, But I Can’t Eat?

️ Finally Speaking Up

FIL’s Firm Stance on Tradition ♂️

But Times Have Changed, Right? ♀️

The Debate Continues… ️

Backlash from the Family ️

♀️ Even the Women Think I’m the A-hole

Family Feud: Tradition vs. Equality
This story has it all – family drama, cultural clashes, and a heated debate over a long-standing tradition. Our protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation when she questions her in-laws’ mealtime tradition that has the women eating cold leftovers after the men have had their fill. Despite her best efforts to reason with her father-in-law, she’s met with resistance and accused of being an a-hole for even bringing it up. Even the other women in the family think she’s making a fuss over nothing! But is she the a-hole for wanting equality at the dinner table? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family feud!
Breaking gender stereotypes and standing up for what’s right ✊

Fighting sexism, NTA gets support for standing up to in-laws

NTA. That’s a very sexist and ridiculous ‘tradition’ ♀️

Pushing back against outdated traditions, NTA!

User thinks OP is the a**hole for challenging in-laws’ tradition.

Challenging harmful traditions can be difficult, but standing up matters ✊

Fighting against outdated traditions, NTA but family won’t budge ♀️

Breaking tradition can be tough, but it’s necessary ✌️

Questioning outdated traditions is important, start small for change.

User tells OP to stop taking principled stand at family meals.

Breaking sexist tradition and standing up for yourself. NTA.

Breaking outdated traditions and being NTA.

Standing up against outdated tradition, but won’t change minds ♀️

Breaking traditional gender roles at mealtime, NTA gets support
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Stand up against oppression, even if it’s tradition. ✊

Stand up against outdated traditions! You are not inferior

Breaking sexist traditions is necessary , NTA.

Suggests petty but satisfying revenge with a touch of humor

Respectful NTA comment suggests alternative tradition with cultural context

NTA. It’s best to let the tradition die out.

Gender-based meal serving causing family feud

Respect their tradition, but avoiding them isn’t the solution

Take your plate and run ♀️ #NTA

Respecting traditions without forcing change

Breaking sexist traditions and standing up for equality.

Breaking traditions and family backlash: one person’s journey

Standing up against sexist traditions, NTA OP gets support.

Breaking outdated traditions, NTA stands her ground

Breaking outdated traditions, one plate at a time

Supportive comment suggests a film and urges for a revolution
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Respecting other cultures, but traditions can be dumb sometimes. ♀️

A commenter defends the in-laws’ tradition, suggests alternatives. ♂️

This commenter calls out outdated traditions and their degrading nature.

Standing up against harmful traditions, NTA.

Curious if husband supports breaking in-law’s sexist tradition

Taking a stand against outdated tradition
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Empowering reply shuts down outdated tradition.

Sneaky solution to outdated tradition ️

Challenging tradition, ESH? User criticized for approach in comment.
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Breaking tradition can be uncomfortable but necessary for change
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Ordering a pizza to start your own tradition #NTA

Breaking sexist traditions : One person’s fight for change

Setting boundaries with toxic in-laws.

Breaking outdated traditions, NTA comment calls out weirdness

Breaking outdated traditions like this is a must

Stand your ground and be a boss, not a doormat

Cooking up drama: NTA refuses to participate in outdated tradition.
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Taking a stand against outdated traditions. NTA wins!

Standing up against tradition, but no support from others

Challenging sexist traditions – NTA takes a stand!

Breaking tradition to promote equality, good luck standing up! ✌️

Challenging outdated traditions with common sense – NTA wins.

Annoying southern tradition of male guests eating first. NTA for challenging.

Avoiding in-law drama: a brief guide

Gender segregation in childhood can have lasting effects

Sneaky solution to in-laws’ outdated tradition
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Breaking sexist traditions. NTA wins this one

Revenge is a dish best served…at the table ️

Challenging sexist traditions – standing up for what’s right
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Stop cooking or let agreeable relatives cook. Don’t overdo it

Stand up to outdated traditions . NTA and ignore the nutters.
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Breaking sexist traditions, NTA gets support

Breaking sexist traditions: One comment’s fiery support of non-participation.

Challenging tradition doesn’t make you the a**hole.
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Challenging outdated traditions, one NTA comment at a time

Challenging outdated traditions – NTA’s take on it
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Stand up for yourself and demand respect. ♀️ NTA

Breaking outdated traditions – NTA reigns supreme

Encouraging next-gen to question outdated traditions

Taking a stand against outdated traditions . NTA

Breaking traditional gender roles during mealtime

Take control of your plate ️ and don’t let outdated traditions dictate.

Cooking and eating leftovers like a low hierarchy wolf

Breaking outdated traditions ️ – NTA’s suggestion for accommodating all.

Stand up for yourself and watch your partner’s response.

Woman stands up against sexist tradition at in-laws. NTA

NTA for challenging in-laws’ tradition, red flags with husband and family
