Plot twistthis made her super mad instead.
However, she doesnt like to cook.
The OP, on the other hand, is amazing in the kitchen.
He has been crafting delicious meals since he was ten.
With a chef father and years of experience as a line cook, hes honed his skills to perfection.
While their twokidseagerly gobble up his meals and guests heap on the praise, his wife isnt a fan.
For eight years, hes taken this criticism in stride, continuing to cook for his family.
This was the last straw for the OP.
The next day, when he made dinner, he made sure not to include his wifes portion.
He suggested she resorted to her usualfrozenfoodHot Pocket.
She became livid and argued that he should try harder rather than give up.
While complaints address specific, factual issues, criticism is more rooted in personal opinions.
Over time, this can harm communication and make conflict resolution harder.
He goes further to explain on hiswebsitethat constant criticism does nothing to change a situation.
Instead, it triggers defensiveness and, over time, may even become emotionally abusive.
On handling constant criticism from a partner, Only You Foreveremphasizesthe link between self-esteem and the support we receive.
Their encouragement can boost self-esteem, even when a partners actions are hurtful.
Additionally, building self-worth comes from within.
Focusing on personal satisfaction and pursuing meaningfulgoals, rather than relying on external validation, strengthens confidence and identity.
Netizens noted that the OPs wife is immature and disrespectful.
Others stressed that her actions would set a poor example for their children, teaching them impoliteness and entitlement.
They also suggested that the issue might be deeper than the food itself.
They speculate that his wife might be jealous or insecure.
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Netizens believe the authors wife is insecure and jealous of his cooking skills
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