My wife Megan put her heart into our family’s monthly dinners, but her efforts were met with cruel comments from my relatives. After seeing her in tears, I set up a secret test to uncover the real reason behind their harsh criticism.
The tradition of monthly family dinners began with my grandmother and continued through my parents. My siblings and I took turns hosting, and when Megan and I started hosting, she eagerly took over cooking. But during one dinner, my family criticized her cooking, making hurtful remarks about the food. Megan, devastated, cried afterward, but I convinced her to cook again for the next dinner.
This time, despite her perfect dishes, my family insulted her again. I began to suspect they were criticizing her on purpose. So, we decided to test them: I claimed I cooked the food, though Megan prepared it. They praised the food, unaware it was the same dishes they’d criticized before.
I revealed the truth to my family, and they were embarrassed. I told them I wouldn’t attend any more dinners if they continued to treat Megan this way. When they questioned our absence, my sister confessed that Mom and Angela never truly approved of Megan.
Realizing Megan deserved better, I decided to create our own traditions, ones filled with respect and love. We no longer participated in the dinners, and I knew I had made the right choice in standing by my wife.
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