Thanksgiving is a time for family, love, and… drama? For the past 20 years, I’ve hosted this special holiday for my loved ones without a hitch. But ever since my brother’s wife, Julie, entered the picture, things have taken a turn for the worse! ♀️ Her ever-changing fad diets have become the center of attention, and now, with her fertility diet demands, I’m at my wit’s end! Should I have canceled Thanksgiving altogether, or am I the a-hole here? Let’s dive into this juicy family feud!
Thanksgiving Troubles: A 20-Year Tradition Turned Sour

The Fad Diet Fiasco: Keto, South Beach, and More! ♀️

️ The Fertility Diet Demands: A Step Too Far?

The Selfish Sister-in-Law: Accusations Fly! ♀️

Food Allergies vs. Dietary Choices: A Crucial Difference

️ Family Feud: Brother Won’t Speak, SIL Posts Nasty Things!

Thanksgiving Canceled: A Tough Decision

The Ultimatum: Eat What’s Served or Stay Home!

Family Reactions: Mixed Emotions All Around

Christmas Dinner Drama: Sister Feels the Pain Too!

Guilt Sets In: Did I Make the Right Choice?

The Great Thanksgiving Showdown: Fad Diets, Family Feuds, and a Canceled Feast!
Well, well, well… it looks like this Thanksgiving is turning into a real turkey of a situation! With Julie’s constant demands for special meals to fit her ever-changing fad diets, our poor host has had enough! The final straw? A fertility diet menu demand that pushed her over the edge! ️ Now, the family is divided, with accusations flying and nasty Facebook posts galore! But wait, there’s more! Our host’s husband calls it “ridiculous high school bullsh*t drama” and suggests canceling the whole shebang! ♂️ The ultimatum is set: eat what’s served or stay home! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tasty tale of family dysfunction and dietary dilemmas!
Responsibility for lifestyle choices; no accommodation necessary.

No separate meal, open invite. Mom can host or help.
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Canceling Thanksgiving due to COVID is responsible and necessary

NTA stands up to entitled SIL and bro. Perfectly reasonable decision.

Being a vegetarian is a dietary choice, not an entitlement

Catering to entitled family and hosting during pandemic: ESH.

Canceling Thanksgiving may be necessary to prevent super spreader events

NTA! Proud of you for sticking to your guns and setting boundaries.

NTA for standing up to SIL’s demands, but cancelling Thanksgiving is responsible

Standing up against social media bullying.

Canceling Thanksgiving okay without family drama. Brother’s diet comparison absurd

Taking precautions during the pandemic is crucial

Cancel Thanksgiving, not your common sense

Canceling Thanksgiving for an entitled SIL during a pandemic. NTA

Alternative options suggested for entitled SIL. NTA wins.

A reminder to stay responsible during the pandemic

Agreeing with NTA and reminding about Covid safety measures

Hosts have the right to cancel Thanksgiving. NTA

YTA called out for Thanksgiving gathering during pandemic

“Canceling Thanksgiving” – One commenter calls out entitlement and irresponsibility

Passionate comment urges cancellation of Thanksgiving due to pandemic.

Canceling Thanksgiving to protect from COVID-19 spread.

Canceling Thanksgiving during a pandemic is responsible, not a**hole-ish

Breaking free from entitled family member’s holiday hijack

Canceling Thanksgiving due to COVID-19: NTA comment agrees
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Canceling Thanksgiving during a pandemic: ESH agrees

Entitled SIL gets called out for comparing dad diet to medical issue

Responsible comment suggests suspending holiday gatherings during pandemic

Polite NTA comment suggests using Covid as excuse to exclude SIL

Cancel Thanksgiving or be called an a**hole? Yikes.

Debunking fertility diet myths and attention-seeking behavior

Setting a menu for Thanksgiving is reasonable. NTA.

Unapologetically NTA and not catering to entitled SIL ♀️

Potluck is a great way to share food preferences. NTA

A commenter calls out OP for not actually cancelling Thanksgiving.

Standing up to entitled SIL with NPD is healthy. NTA
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Canceling Thanksgiving during pandemic, NTA according to commenter.

Agreeing with cancelling Thanksgiving due to COVID-19 concerns.

Social media drama: Is airing family laundry online normal?

Taking back control of Thanksgiving without being an a**hole

Hosting means accommodating, but consistency is important too. NTA.

IVF and dietary restrictions discussion sparks curiosity

Thanksgiving during a pandemic? ESH. Safety should come first

Standing up for yourself is important, even if it’s late

NTA cancels Thanksgiving due to entitled SIL’s dietary restrictions. ♀️

Consider skipping family Thanksgiving this year to avoid spreading COVID-19

Thanksgiving is about being inclusive, not exclusive

Thanksgiving cancellation due to entitled SIL drama? NTA, but drastic.

NTA with dietary restrictions suggests SIL may need therapy.

Agreeing with NTA and acknowledging pandemic concerns

Cheers for standing up to entitled family members

NTA comment shuts down entitled Julie’s invasive behavior

Canceling Thanksgiving due to COVID, and entitled SIL. NTA, but…

NTA for cancelling Thanksgiving after entitled SIL’s food demands

Stand up to entitled bullies and don’t cater to their demands

NTA shuts down SIL’s false conflation, no catering to entitlement

User questions Thanksgiving gathering during pandemic, calls out entitlement.

NTA plans fertility diet for Thanksgiving, welcomes SIL to contribute dish

Standing up to entitled family member’s dietary demands. NTA

NTA – Someone appreciates the effort and stands by you

Take charge of your holiday! You deserve to enjoy it without complaints.

Don’t let entitled guests bully you out of hosting. NTA!

Avoiding a fraught, crowded gathering? Smart move

Putting health first during pandemic, NTA according to comments

Cancel Thanksgiving? ESH but listen to Dr. Fauci

Canceling Thanksgiving and Christmas during the pandemic, ESH here

Reminder to follow COVID guidelines and stay safe this Thanksgiving
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Essential worker calls out entitled Thanksgiving host.

Canceling Thanksgiving during pandemic: YTA called out

Stand your ground! NTA. Let them host their own dinner.
