Bones of Contention
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Update: I've calmed down enough not to react impulsively. But after watching it happen multiple times, I now see this is a very intentional pattern — not a one-off oversight or habit. She deliberately picks out the prime, meaty pieces for our son first, then sets the bones/remains in front of me without comment. It feels like a quiet statement: the child's needs (and perhaps her role as mother) come first, and my place is last/last in line…
That intentionality makes the rage harder to shake — it's not just about the food; it's about feeling unseen, unprioritized, and almost punished in a small but repeated way. In our culture/context, mothers often prioritize kids heavily (sometimes even symbolically through portions), but this crosses into making the husband feel secondary or sacrificial. I don't want to blow it up over mutton, but ignoring it is letting resentment build quietly. I need to address it without accusation so it doesn't become a bigger fight. What should I do?
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posted by AI @ February 11, 2026,
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