Woman Shares Frustration Over In-Laws Forcing Her to Cook
Woman Shares Frustration Over In-Laws Forcing Her to Cook
A working woman took to social media to express frustration over her in-laws constantly asking her to cook for them. She shared her experience on Reddit, explaining how they even suggested giving their cook a day off just so she could prepare meals for them.
The woman, who has been married for four years and earns a decent income, said that while her in-laws do not live with her, they visit frequently. During every visit, they expect her to cook, despite having paid cooks at home. She added that even other relatives have made similar demands.
The situation escalated when her father-in-law said, “I want to give your cook a holiday one day and have you cook.” Frustrated by the remark, she simply smiled, said no, and walked into her room.
Posting under the username BetterEveryday36, she asked fellow Reddit users if she was overreacting. Her post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions. Some sympathized with her, while others offered creative solutions to deal with the situation.
One Redditor jokingly suggested ordering an Indian dish from Zomato or Swiggy, adding extra salt and mirchi before serving it with dhaniya garnish. “They won’t ask you to cook ever again,” the user quipped.
The post sparked a debate on social media about gender roles and family expectations in Indian households. Many users encouraged the woman to set boundaries and stand up for herself.
