“I’m sorry,” he replied.
My Husband Secretly Sent a Picture of My Lasagna to His Friends and Called It ‘Disgusting’ – So I Taught Him a Lesson
But I wasn’t done. I took out my phone and said, “You know, Dave, I think I’ll send a picture of tonight’s meal to the boys’ cat, like you did with my lasagna. Maybe they’ll enjoy tasting your favorite foods, ‘Mom’s way.'”
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His eyes widened in horror when he realized what I was about to do. “No, please don’t!” he begged.
I glared at him. “Maybe next time you’ll think twice before making fun of someone’s hard work.”
From that day on, Dave never complained about my cooking again, at least not behind my back. Whenever I cooked, he made sure to show his appreciation.
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His mother looked at him sternly. “Dave, you need to understand how hurtful your words can be. Your wife put a lot of effort into preparing this meal. She deserves your respect.”
“I know, Mom. I’m so sorry.”
“Actions speak louder than words,” she replied. “You have to show her that you appreciate what she does.”
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Dave looked at me, his eyes full of regret. “I’m so sorry, darling. I didn’t mean to hurt you.”
I crossed my arms and said, “Well, now you know what it’s like to not be respected for your hard work.”
He nodded vigorously. “I promise I’ll never do that again. I’ll be more grateful from now on.”
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His mother added, “Good. Now why don’t we all clean up together? It’ll give you a chance to show some appreciation.”
“Yes, Mom. Let’s clean up.”
As we worked together cleaning the kitchen, Dave kept apologizing and thanking me for the meal. I could see he was sincerely sorry, and it felt good to know he’d learned his lesson.
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Later that evening, as we were getting ready for bed, Dave turned to me and said, “I’m so sorry for what I did. I was an idiot, and I hurt you. I never want to do that again.”
“I appreciate your apology, Dave. But you have to remember that words can hurt. Next time, be honest with me. We can work through things together.”
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“I will. Thank you for giving me another chance.”
The next morning, Dave prepared breakfast as a gesture of goodwill. He served me a plate of pancakes with a shy smile. “I hope they’re good.”
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I took a bite and smiled. “They’re perfect.”
Dave beamed, looking relieved. “I’m glad you like them.”
Since that day, Dave has made a real effort to show his appreciation for my cooking. He has never complained again, and our relationship has grown stronger because of it.
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The lesson here? Don’t bite the hand that feeds you, especially when that hand could be serving up a well-deserved dish of revenge. Sometimes, a little creativity and teamwork is all it takes to teach someone a lesson.
This work is inspired by real events and people, but has been fictionalized for creative purposes. Names, characters, and details have been changed to protect privacy and enhance the story. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or to real events is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.
