"Is the difference between a good turkey and a bad turkey even that dramatic that it would justify kidnapping your own children? Is it physically impossible for you to have a snack before you go to Anisa's house, pick at your food, and focus on the company? Could you not bring a side or two that you enjoy? Could you not cook your own turkey even and have it before or after the festivities (like " Tolerating a Turkey's " husband)?"
"There are solutions here, and the fact that you haven't considered them makes me think something else is going on. If you can't stand your wife and her mother-in-law, you need to grapple with that issue instead of putting all the blame on the dried-out bird."
A husband dreads Thanksgiving because his mother-in-law dictates the menu and produces unappealing dishes, and he considers taking the children to his sister's house to avoid her cooking. Practical alternatives exist: eat beforehand, pick at the meal, bring favorite sides, or cook a separate turkey to enjoy before or after the holiday. The suggested approach emphasizes compromise and small adjustments rather than dramatic avoidance. The husband is urged to consider whether deeper resentment toward his wife or mother-in-law is driving the reaction and to address interpersonal issues instead of blaming the food alone.
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