Picky Eater Walks Out Of Christmas Dinner Organized By Future In-Laws Because They Didn't Cook Her Favorite Meal

Was she being disrespectful or are we really just going to accept it as the new normal?

Lakeisha

• Published in Interesting
• January 28, 2023

Rema5000 took to the "AITA" subreddit on Reddit to narrate an incident that occurred when she attended her fiance's family's Christmas dinner.

In the post, she explained that it was her first Christmas with them, and, as someone who is selective about the food she eats, she informed her future mother-in-law that she wouldn't be eating the traditional food at the celebration. She showed her future mother-in-law alternative dishes and asked her to choose from them to accommodate her.

However, her future mother-in-law refused and told her to bring her own dish instead. Rema5000 told her that if she had to bring her own dish as a guest, she would prefer to stay home.

The two had a disagreement about this, and Rema5000's fiance agreed that she should bring her own dish. On the day of the dinner, when Rema5000 arrived, she saw that no accommodations had been made for her and decided to leave.

Her future mother-in-law and partner were surprised and upset by her action. According to Rema5000, when her fiance came home, he accused her of being selfish and spoiled for leaving the dinner over food and disrespecting his mother.

Rema5000 feels that it makes no sense for her to have to feed herself since she is the guest at the dinner, but her partner said she should have put up with it for the sake of the family. Rema5000 wants to know whether she is in the wrong in this incident.

Here's how the AITA community judged the matter.

OP had a choice to bring her own dish, but she didn't.

Now she's accused of being spoiled and disrespectful.

So, was she wrong? Reddit responds.

1. She should prepare for the possibility of being single soon.

2. She shouldn't have made a big deal out of it, as she was informed earlier.

3. Guests cannot dictate what a host will serve at a dinner.

4. The offer to bring her own meal is a form of accommodation.

5. She made the dinner all about her and her preferences.

6. She has ruined her relationship with her future in-laws.

7. Her fiance's family is not obligated to prepare a different dish to accommodate her.

8. Her future mother-in-law must be disappointed in her.

9. She is supposed to bring her own food since she is a self-proclaimed picky eater.

10. She acted like a child.

11. Her fiance should start looking for someone else to marry.

12. Her fiance and future mother-in-law have valid reasons to be upset.

13. She is selfish and spoiled.

14. People with selective dietary preferences typically bring their own food.

15. She has an entitlement problem.

16. Her future mother-in-law has valid reasons for refusing to accommodate her.

17. It would not be surprising if the wedding is called off.

18. Guests are also expected to accommodate hosts.

19. She doesn't understand how stressful preparing holiday meals can be.

20. She acted like a spoiled brat.

What do you think?

Everyone has different dietary preferences and needs, and individuals must take care of their health and well-being.

By bringing their own food to dinner, picky eaters can ensure that they have something to eat that meets their dietary needs and preferences and can participate in social events without feeling restricted or uncomfortable with the food options provided.

It also eliminates the need for the host to make special accommodations for them, which can be time-consuming and stressful. What do you think?

Lakeisha