But I frequently find myself derailed by D’s well-intentioned cooking. I feel obligated to eat what he’s made, even though it’s not what I really wanted.

So,even though it may sound a bit callous, I must admit that I am enjoying the ease I feel about food when he is away. C will eat whatever I make, so there is no stress there.

I guess this realization should provide me with motivation to reframe this goal by tagging on the following modifier: ”...even when I feel pressure to do otherwise.”