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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

Some good compromises there. But the bin! Come on! Ah well, I've been single all my life. I empty the bin once a week on garbage night. Simple that way.

As far as meals go, I have a singles buddy from COVID. I share meal preparation and dining in with my next-door neighbour, in her early 70s. It works beautifully.

Sending hugs and best wishes from afar. Take care my dear.

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Matt Cyr's avatar

Fun post. And yes on the standing O for single parents. Endless applause, don’t think I’ll ever sit down on that one. Single parents should have their own comfy rocking chair waiting in heaven.

I did most of the cooking before my wife and I had kids and enjoyed it. Still do now but find the entire vibe different when doing it nightly for a family. My girls enjoy my cooking (say they do at least) but it generally feels more rushed, a task, get it done, the kids finish eating so quickly most meals now feel like a quarter-Thanksgiving, spend 40 min, it’s done in 10. This def changed my perspective and appreciation for my mom cooking for 5-6 each night (4 kids, my step father traveled for his work). Bringing it every night (or even 4-5 nights a week), for years on end, is no joke. Respect for all who do this. 👊

Love the short hand of it being “your” kitchen, with the examples of alum foil and things you simply know. That is a cool feeling when you know something that well. Oddly, I’ve never had any issue with sharing the kitchen space with my wife. She does the occasional mom-bro move of trying something before it’s done but she’s always done that so I’m used to it. It’s when her family comes in and they’re “just going to make some food” for my FIL and/or us… then I go out to the garage, or the bar, or anywhere but the kitchen. Just tell me when you’re done and I’ll fix it back right. 😆

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