Leftovers, Love, and Letting Go: My Struggle at the Dinner Table

Leftovers, Love, and Letting Go: My Struggle at the Dinner Table

Every evening, I stand in my kitchen, wrestling with the same question: how do I keep my marriage strong when my husband refuses to eat leftovers? The daily grind of cooking fresh meals is wearing me down, and our arguments over dinner have become a painful routine. I’m searching for a way forward, hoping for understanding and a solution that won’t break our bond.

"Maybe You Should Head to the Store Instead of Waiting for Handouts. We Don't Do Takeaways Here! Stop Begging!"

“Maybe You Should Head to the Store Instead of Waiting for Handouts. We Don’t Do Takeaways Here! Stop Begging!”

One of our mutual friends, Daniel, took the biblical phrase “Ask, and it shall be given unto you” to a whole new level. He requested something sweet from the holiday dinner “for his family waiting at home for the cake I’m bringing!” The pie, which was the last to grace the table, was merely a part of his “begging program.” Before the hostess, Jennifer, had even cleared the dishes, Daniel had made his move.