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That has to be hard having someone who doesn't enjoy the same thing as you. It may be that he just doesn't understand it. I would work with him in small ways - perhaps creating your own traditions for the holidays together. When i was in college and broke my traditional Easter meal was a burrito from Taco Bell. Not exactly great compared to what I had at home but it became tradition with my friends to symbolize how broke we were. To this day I crave a burrito on Easter. It brings back great memories. Perhaps making his favorite dishes for some of the holidays will work as well. Do a mix of the two or as you said, Enjoy your family one and then have one with him.
posted by
Okie
on November 30, 2003 at 4:34 PM
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Me too...
I guess it was for me and my need for comfort food that I fixed a Thanksgiving meal. My husband had already said he didn't want turkey. He said it was overrated. Come to find out, he didn't want a Thanksgiving meal. I didn't realize that and have difficulty understanding it. But he doesn't have the happy family memories I have. I guess holiday meals with all the trimmings and decorations just bring back bad memories. He said we couldn't afford all the food I bought. What I bought and fixed was a small amount compared to the big family holiday meals I grew up with. I'm still not sure I understand it all completely, but maybe I do a little better. I will play down Christmas. We will have things at work and I will go back home for a weekend with my siblings and there will be food and celebration, but for his sake, no matter how hard it it, I guess I'll have to play it down. I didn't mean to say all of this but just wanted to say, yes, I understand your need for the traditional Thanksgiving foods because I love them and can't get enough of them myself.
posted by
Midi
on November 30, 2003 at 1:34 PM
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