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In reply to the discussion: Love or hate Thanksgiving? [View all]Laffy Kat
(16,959 posts)67. I agree. Generally, we, the women, are left to cook everything while the guys just mill around.
It's a lot of work! I used to enjoy it but guess I've become bitter by now. I know there are exceptions, but from what I've noticed women still spend two or three days in the kitchen for a meal that's over in less than an hour. My husband spends perhaps an hour doing a half-ass job cleaning up the kitchen after we eat while making a huge production about how helpful he is. I really regret now that I can't thank my mother for all the work she did to make it special for us, year, after year, after year. Christmas too. My sister and I just took it for granted. Sorry for the catharsis.
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I' am a vegetarian and animal rights activist too but Thanksgiving in a way
LiberalElite
Nov 2013
#59
So am I but I still like the idea of it being a time for family and being thankful. You can
Raine
Nov 2013
#64
I agree. Generally, we, the women, are left to cook everything while the guys just mill around.
Laffy Kat
Nov 2013
#67
my sons in law are very helpful. One even cooks gourmet food and also cleans very thoroughly...
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#71
I understand. Good for you. I know many families are better about sharing the workload.
Laffy Kat
Nov 2013
#83
Why don't we just forget about it like most retailers and shoppers want it.
diabeticman
Nov 2013
#60