Woman Refuses To Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner Without The Help Of Her Husband
Every year, Thanksgiving in this woman's household is a cozy time filled with family and a delicious dinner. However, this year, things didn't go as planned. Instead of the usual family get-together, the OP found herself in a bit of a Thanksgiving pickle. So, she shared her story on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, and the post quickly got a huge number of upvotes (23.8k) and comments (3.1k).
The story starts with a conversation about the lack of a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Both the OP and her husband hadn't prepared yet. So, a heated argument ensued.
Curious about what happened to this family? Scroll down to read the entire story and the comments of the Redditors.
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This is how the story begins:

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OP's family, accustomed to celebrating Thanksgiving with extended family, faced a change in plans this year

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OP and her husband hadn't prepared a Thanksgiving turkey

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OP expressed to her family that they hadn't been informed or involved in Thanksgiving preparations, leading to a heated exchange with their husband

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After the dinner, OP questioned her husband about his lack of Thanksgiving planning

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OP felt unfairly burdened with the responsibility

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In response to comments from Redditors, OP clarified that her kids are old enough to contribute to Thanksgiving preparations

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OP clarified that their kids are indifferent to Thanksgiving

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The commenter fully supports the OP's stance and expresses sympathy for dealing with a husband prone to temper tantrums

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This person shares that the husband's behavior may be potentially rooted in sexism

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If the husband is concerned about Thanksgiving dinner, he should take the initiative to cook or buy a platter

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The OP was not a jerk

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The commenter criticizes the husband's assumption that Thanksgiving plans "go without saying"

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This Redditor perceives the husband's behavior as sexist

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"You’d take care of these things because you’re a woman"

Have you ever had a Thanksgiving dinner like the OP? Tell us what happened and how you dealt with it! Share your tips for handling unexpected changes during the holidays. Leave a comment!
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