Everyone wants to be a critic, even those who have no ground to stand on in their critique and lack the expertise to pass judgment.

We all know the deal: A Thanksgiving meal is probably one of the most stressful feasts to cook, whether you’re a rookie chef whose most complicated meal is Kraft Mac n’ Cheese or you’re a wizard cook who knows how to chop an onion in less than 15 seconds. When you’re finally finished—when that turkey is browned and ready to be carved—a weight is lifted off of your shoulders, and you can finally breathe again.

That is, until you hear someone (who probably shouldn’t have been invited) boasting about how their girlfriend is a better cook than you’ll ever be. Who invited this person in the first place?! Oh, that’s right—your spouse.

In this next story, a woman complains about last year’s Thanksgiving debacle and how her husband’s impolite friend made a point to criticize her cooking and compare it to his girlfriend’s skills. Now, this year, you’re not having it. He can come, but he can’t get mad when he gets a taste of some pumpkin pie before the appetizers roll out. Scroll to read.