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Ah, vacations.
The sun is shining, the wine is flowing, and someone is bound to ruindinnerwith an unsolicited opinion.
Sometimes its yourmom, and sometimes its an aunt.
However, in the case of todays Original Poster (OP), it was her own boyfriend.
However, he brought back everything but the salt because he decided the dish didnt need it.
He even justified it by claiming that since MSG was included, salt was redundant.
Everyone immediately noticed the lack of flavor, and salted their own portions.
What really sparked the blow-up was what it symbolized.
She felt like his behavior was controlling by ignoring her instructions and substituting his judgment for hers.
Youre not really solving the problem if you skip salt and pour on more soy sauce.
However, beyond taste, she noted that food preparation inrelationshipstouches on far more than just seasoning.
What might seem like a small disagreement over salt is often tied to deeper values, I believe.
For a person who loves cooking, food can become emotional.
It can be about health, culture, or comfort, she shared.
Its all about mutual respect and compromise.
She emphasized that shared meals should reflect shared decisions.
A relationship and a recipe both thrive with give and take.
If youre just calling the shots, then it cant be called a partnership.
Netizens were quick to support the OP, deeming her boyfriends actions controlling and inconsiderate.
They felt that his refusal to follow a simple request undermined her autonomy in the kitchen.
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