The Case of the Missing Chicken: A Tale of Exhaustion, Expectations, and a Forgotten Dinner

In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we often rely on our partners to share the load. But what happens when both partners are stretched thin, and a simple task like picking up dinner falls through the cracks? This tale of a missing roasted chicken, two exhausted spouses, and a heated argument, is a relatable exploration of expectations, communication, and the struggles of modern life.

The Workload Woes

A Simple Request

The Unfulfilled Promise

The Forgotten Dinner ❌

The Clash of Exhaustions

The Argument Escalates ️

The Late Dinner and Lingering Tension ️⏰

The Accusations Fly

The Counter-Argument ️

The Distance Dilemma

The Miscommunication

The Unpleasant Surprise

The Assumed Agreement

The Great Chicken Conflict: Who’s in the Wrong?

In this modern-day tale of exhaustion and miscommunication, two hardworking individuals find themselves at odds over a simple task: picking up a roasted chicken for dinner. As the wife returns home from a long day, she discovers an empty fridge and a husband who’s too tired to fulfill his promise. An argument ensues, with both parties defending their exhaustion and pointing fingers. This relatable story raises questions about shared responsibilities, communication, and the challenges of balancing work and home life. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this chicken conflict…

“NTA. Exhausted and unfairly burdened with all the dinner responsibilities. “

NTA. Accused of acting like a toddler while arranging dinner. Hypocrite!

Expecting her to cook dinner after a long day? Total dick move

NTA. Stress, exhaustion, and belittling lead to an unfair situation.

NTA. Unequal sharing of responsibilities and belittling of your job.

NTA, communication is key in a balanced relationship

NTA: Frustrating miscommunication leads to takeout instead of chicken

NTA. Partner should have communicated and compromised on dinner.

NTA, hilarious toddler expects magical kitchen fairy, no chicken surprise

NTA: Communication is key! Don’t let gender roles define responsibilities.

“Ex’s misconception about desk job being easy. NTA!”

NTA. Rude of him to not get it, not bother telling you, and also expect you to just figure it out. Also, a message to pass to him: as someone who has done jobs where I was running around on my feet all day and done desk jobs as well, don’t EVER assume the person working at a desk has an easier or less tiring day!

NTA for not going to the store, but AH for not planning an alternative.

NTA: Stand up for yourself and take a cooking strike!

NTA: Take care of yourself and let him learn a lesson

Different default ideas about kitchen duties causing exhaustion and conflict.

Dude, NTA! If he’s too exhausted, order some food!

NTA. Husband’s forgetfulness led to a hangry chicken fiasco

Playing mommy to an overgrown toddler

NTA. Desk jobs can be exhausting too! Communication is key.

NTA: Split the work, but he stomped his feet!

Stand up for yourself! Make him cook and apologize

NTA. Taking on all the emotional labor of dinner planning.

Mental exhaustion is just as draining as physical labor.

NTA: Springing last-minute change of plans and expecting you to do all the work is a major a-hole move.

Both partners should share responsibility for food.

Equal division of work gone wrong

Ex relatable comment about an ex’s audacity.

NTA: The misconception of physical vs. mental exhaustion debunked

Husband’s lack of communication and appreciation sparks frustration and exhaustion

Partner fails to deliver on agreed work and belittles OP’s job.

NTA: Partner’s broken promise leaves you both hungry and frustrated.

NTA. Understanding different work styles and appreciating each other’s efforts

NTA: Lack of communication led to dinner disaster. ️

Did he confirm picking up the chicken? Thumbs up emoji!

Husband forgets chicken, expects wife to cook. NTA, he’s TA.

When your partner forgets dinner, revenge is served cold ️

Audacious dinner plans lead to a not-the-a**hole verdict.

NTA NTA NTA
Husband neglects responsibilities at home, demeaning your job. Unfair dynamic.

Mental exhaustion is real, even without physical labor.

NTA, unless he said up front he would not pick up the chicken, you can’t read his mind to know he didn’t. Especially if he agreed he would. Funny how he says you can cook something else since he didn’t pick up what you asked. What? He can’t cook? Final nail to his AH- discounting your job because you ‘push papers’, so according to him, not a ‘hard day’s work’.

NTA: The joys of marrying a child!

Ex-husband was lazy and entitled. You’re definitely not the a**hole!

Tired is tired, physical or mental, but no chicken? Lazy!

Husband’s chicken promise leads to takeout blame game

Dating deja vu: OP’s longer work hours lead to unexpected outcome

NTA. Offense taken at his offensive response. Exhaustion is universal.

“Physically demanding” vs “behind a desk” jobs: both equally exhausting!

“NTA: Desk work can be hard too! Lazy coworker.”

NTA. He didn’t even attempt to solve the dinner problem

Not the a**hole. What’s the story behind this?

NTA: Asserting independence and shutting down belittlement with humor

Not the a**hole, but what happened to the chicken?

NTA. Communication is key! ️ But he went off on you, disrespectful

NTA. Communication is key! Don’t underestimate the mental toll.

NTA. Poor communication and immaturity, not a new thing.

NTA, he wanted a different meal and left you hanging.

NTA. Office work can be mentally exhausting. Cooking isn’t gender-specific ‍

Justified anger when coworker shirks responsibility and blames others. NTA

NTA: Your exhaustion is valid. Don’t let him disrespect you.

Mental exhaustion matters too! Discrimination makes him the a**hole. NTA!

NTA. Communication is key.

Men being useless and self-centered? Not the a**hole here!

NTA, husband is TA. Communication is key.

NTA. Your partner’s lazy solution to household chores is unfair.

Taking charge of dinner: NTA, why not share the responsibility?

NTA. Partner forgot dinner, time for them to help with prep ‍

NTA. Treat yourself to a delicious dinner, forget the sucky husband.

NTA – A tale of innocence and vindication

Are you his maid??? NTA

Convenience at its finest! Click List makes dinner effortless

NTA. Quick breakfast tips for a hectic life

NTA. Expectations, exhaustion, and a forgotten dinner. Communication is key.

NTA- Communication is key!