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Bickering/criticizing/arguing and whatnot is what family is all about, so this idea probably fails to solve the "problem" identified. |
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We really could have separate fridges. I can't have a lot of soy. She can't handle lactose. In a family of 4, we buy 4 different kinds of milk. My favorite foods (like salmon) she literally does gag on, and I can't stand the kiddie-food she likes (Spaghetti-O's and such). It's more than just a power struggle, it's a real palate incompatibility that pushes us into the same tired restaurants that cook the narrow margin of foods that manage to meet both our tastes. |
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You might have to move to a bigger city. You may find that, even there, only 5% of restaurants can cater for both of you, but at least it'll be 5% of a larger number. |
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In any case, I sympathize. I don't think anyone has ever said "Grounds for divorce? Irreconcilable metabolic differences", but it does make things harder. |
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One eats Chinese, the other eats in the back kitchen, for Animal Planet style entertainment [+]. |
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+ I like the idea. It's almost a necessity with some people.
In my case, he should wear ear plugs and I would like to be
able to talk to everyone in the restaurant, so besides food
differences, we have just *differences*!
Tofu Pizza Palace |
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Isn't that a coffee place? |
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Why not A place that lets half the table order take out, and provides furniture and place settings as required. Better to sell half a loaf, than none at all. |
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