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Do you feel overwhelmed when a family member asks you what you want for dinner when you're on the way home?

So my mum was on the way home. She was running late.

She tells me she's a the train station waiting for the bus.

Which will arrive in 8 mins.

Immediately I ask her if there is something that she wants to eat.

She says nothing in particular I'm starving as I haven't had any lunch.

I ask her immediately if she wants Chinese. No response.

So I keep messaging saying if not Chinese, burgers? Chicken or pasta?

Still ignores me.
So I call.
I call 4 times and she doesn't pick up until she's outside.
In a huff. I didn't hear my phone ringing!

I just tell her I'm ordering burgers what toppings does she want. She then snaps when I get in I'll tell you.

So I wait, she then starts with the just order for yourself.
So I tell her I've got the cheeseburger here I just need to know the toppings.
She comes in all flustered and tells me what she wants.

Oh tell me how much it is and I will send you the money.

So I tell her I didn't ask for money, I asked what you wanted.

Now she's sitting here in a mood.

I'm trying to make her life easier... What is the hardship?

Everything is always such a drama with her.
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LordBarbossa · 36-40, T
No, but more often than not my gmaw will say "let's order pizza" or "let's go to [restaurant/cafe] for dinner" without asking if I even want to. She also often says "we're having [meal] today. Hope that's ok"


Basically, she always assumes I wanna have dinner with her one way or another. I never actually want to bc of her poor hygiene, but I feel so guilty whenever I decline.
LordBarbossa · 36-40, T
@Mellowgirl all the time
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@LordBarbossa it's a chore but it's part of the older age package unfortunately. My grandfather is suffering with dementia. He forgets things immediately it's hard work
LordBarbossa · 36-40, T
@Mellowgirl she's been this way all her life, not just in her olda ge
Fieldmaster · 46-50, M
Oh my, that is crazy! Sorry.

Yes. I always feel a little overwhlemed. Like make anything, i can eat just about anything. I am not fussy when someone else making it.
I live alone, so the meal plan is mine. But occasionally when I visit Pop, I offer to bring supper, and he’s always delighted.
peterlee · M
I’m diabetic. No one in their right mind would eat what keeps me alive.
Cigarguy · M
No because we have a weekly menu planned out so I always know what we're having for dinner
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Cigarguy we don't live together.

Tbh she's been helping me out with my son and the dog in the week, If I cook or order food I will make enough or order for her too.
It's the least I can do. But she seems to make a big thing about it all the time.
I think the biggest issue for me is that ok. If I'm cooking and I'm ordering and paying. What's the fuss. Either you eat or you don't?
JackDaniels · 46-50, M
She would be getting her own food next time.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@JackDaniels I feel like that often. It's one of 2 things she's going to say that she either can't think straight because she had no lunch and is overworked. Or it's nearing the end of the month and her money is tight so instead of just accepting the gesture she makes a big fuss about it.

Boring!

If it's too much just say no, don't ignore me and create a palava!
JackDaniels · 46-50, M
@Mellowgirl To much drama over food. It can be so easy but she has to stress you out. Sorry
GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M
No one asks me what I want for dinner. I just eat people.

 
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