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When you’re hungry, it’s normal to crave delicious, flavorful, and satisfying dishes.

In this story, a man didn’t find his wife’s homemade meatless quiche appetizing and fulfilling.

So he took a few bites and decided to make himself a turkey sandwich after.

Things got awkward fast when she caught him in the kitchen.

Read the full story below to find out more…

My wife made a meatless quiche for dinner.

It took an hour longer than she said.

It tasted bland and overcooked.

I offered to cook before she insisted, as I normally do.

This man made a sandwich for himself.

We both acknowledged it did not turn out well.

I ate a pity plate. The, I went to the kitchen.

I made a turkey sandwich because I was still hungry.

My wife is annoyed and says I am making her feel bad.

She caught him even though he tried to be discreet.

I tried to be discreet. She caught me when I was making it.

I do not want to hurt her feelings because she is kind of insecure about her cooking.

It was like 9:30 PM. I was starving.

I do not know if I should have done something differently.

Let’s read the responses of other people to this story.

This one shares a funny comment.

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This user is curious.

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Here’s a valid point.

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You just made a sandwich, says this one.

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Finally, a wife who is a good cook speaks up.

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A meatless quiche will never be enough for someone who’s starving.

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