‘She thinks she is fixing stuff’: Sister-in-law’s unsanctioned sauce seasoning causes major family schism

Brad Dickson • Managing Editor

Jun 3, 2023 5:00 PM EDT

For those of us who love some zest and spice, it's always difficult eating at that relative or friend's place who refuses to add even a grain of salt or dust of pepper to their meals. These people have clearly never used their tastebuds before, and it shows. Still, it's worth acknowledging that this is a rather pretentious thing to think; you should always just be grateful that someone cares enough to cook you a meal at all. Cooking is an investment of time, and—unlike some ingredients—time doesn't grow on trees.

Furthermore, no matter how consistently bland your friend or relative's meals are, it would be downright insane to intervene, unasked and unannounced, by taking it upon yourself to sneak into the kitchen and season their meal. That's the kind of thing that might lead to a family schism; it's not really about the sauce—it's about the lack of respect.

Read on and decide who you think is in the wrong in this scenario. Next, check out these choosing beggar in-laws who complained about their free trip to Disney.