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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He won't plan meals because no one tells him what they want.  Kids should tell him what they would like, you need to tell him to look at the list that everyone should be writing down. Your meal input is important too. We women tend to think men can read our minds because we do all that stuff and more so it's natural for us.

My husband does all the cooking and grocery shopping. I do the lists. This was our deal when he retired. But even though I don't cook often doesn't mean I can't throw together something in under an hour. Something good too. Nothing needs to be fancy. If everyone worked on this together home would be happy.

So get out that pad and pen and SHOW him what needs to be done. Little harmony goes a long way.

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OP here- I have offered this countless times- I've offered to meal plan and grocery shop and spouse just needs to execute, or let's collaborate on food for the week. But spouse bristles at this.[/quote]

Spouse is bristling because you’re micromanaging.  Did spouse agree that YOU’RE the boss?  If spouse did not, then newsflash: you are not in charge.[/quote]

Spouse is bristling because they know they are failing and OP is correct. And the children are directly affected. [/quote]

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