A woman shared a story on Reddit about how her 30-year-old boyfriend of two years created a PowerPoint presentation to critique her homemade dinner and then another one to shame her for not finding it funny. The woman typically cooked most of the meals for them because her boyfriend claimed he couldn’t cook without setting off the smoke alarm. One night, as they were eating what she thought was one of their favorite meals, her boyfriend revealed that he had made a presentation titled “Improving Our Home Dining Experience” to criticize her cooking. Shocked and upset, the woman decided to stop cooking for her boyfriend and let him fend for himself.
Her boyfriend initially tried to backtrack and said it was all in good fun, but after struggling to prepare his meals for a few days, he began to sulk and claimed she was ruining the joke. This prompted the woman to have a conversation about their relationship and express how disrespectful she found the presentations. In response, her boyfriend created another PowerPoint presentation titled “How to Take a Joke: A Comprehensive Guide.” The woman was stunned by his attempt to win her over with another presentation and decided to communicate her feelings in a way he would understand.
In an effort to convey her message effectively, the woman created her own PowerPoint presentation called “Why It’s Time to Move On: A Farewell Guide.” She outlined the top ten reasons for her boyfriend to move out and provided resources for finding his own apartment. As she presented her slides, her boyfriend went from a smirk to packing his bags, ultimately leading to their breakup. The woman shared that she was now single, happy, and cooking meals for herself without her ex-boyfriend’s critique, except for her cat’s judgmental stare. The story ended with the woman moving on from the relationship and enjoying cooking for herself.
