Imagine being a culinary arts graduate with a passion for cooking, only to find yourself living with the pickiest eater on the planet. That’s the dilemma faced by one 24-year-old man who’s been with his girlfriend for four years and living together for two. As much as he loves cooking, her incredibly limited palate has finally pushed him to the brink. Now, he’s considering putting down the apron and letting her fend for herself. Let’s dive into their story and see if he’s justified in his decision.
The Picky Eater Girlfriend ️

Fancy Restaurants, Simple Orders

Moving in Together

A Culinary Arts Degree

The Home Chef

The Picky Eater Revealed

A Few Examples

The Spanish Omelet Incident

The White Chocolate Mousse

Zest and Steaks

The Well-Done Steak Tragedy

The Breaking Point

The Culinary Standoff
After years of catering to his girlfriend’s picky eating habits, our culinary arts graduate has finally reached his breaking point. He’s tired of sacrificing his love for cooking and experimenting with flavors to accommodate her limited palate. Now, he’s considering putting his foot down and letting her order takeout instead. Is he being too harsh, or is it time for her to expand her taste buds? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️
Empathetic reply from a fellow picky eater.

No separate meals. Cook for all or cook for self.

Chef boyfriend and picky eater girlfriend may be incompatible. NTA.

Cooking is their passion but not their partner’s picky eating habits

Cooking is a serious hobby for foodies. Consider compatibility

ESH – Communication is key, consider if she’s a supertaster

Picky eater girlfriend is the a**hole for not trying new dishes

NTA. Encourage girlfriend to make a list of meals she likes

Compromise is key for coexisting picky and non-picky eaters

Cooking for a picky eater can be a relationship dealbreaker

Adapting meals worked for this couple after 30 years

Cook what you like, enough for both. NTA, she is.

Have a non-judgemental conversation about her dietary needs ️

Respectful advice for a chef boyfriend dealing with a picky eater

Picky eaters can be high sensitive people, but both are TA.

Chef boyfriend frustrated with picky eater girlfriend, NTA suggests compromise.

Picky eating can be frustrating for both parties involved ♂️

Cooking for a picky eater girlfriend? NTA, it’s frustrating

Understanding and empathy for picky eaters
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/4beb325f-928e-4f9c-8a14-0412be516172.png)
Cooking for a picky eater girlfriend: compromise or deal-breaker?

NTA. Commenter’s husband is a picky eater, causing frustration and limitations.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/533ef071-80cb-4d41-94e2-7670d4560edd.png)
Cook for yourself, but make extra for her to choose.

Cook for her or teach her to cook. NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e544d96e-45fc-4bd0-8feb-6a511a06dbfa.png)
Cooking for picky eaters: fair division of labor or dealbreaker?

Compromise suggestion for picky eater girlfriend. Make it sexy

Food is a passion, find a partner who shares it

Understanding picky eaters and ARFID, NAH verdict.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/5df253a7-f1ca-4478-8c17-2581e6f7ae8b.png)
Respect her preferences, but don’t let her take advantage.

Chef boyfriend settles for cheap flank steak. NTA.

Picky eating can be due to underlying factors beyond one’s control

Picky eater child vs picky eater girlfriend. NTA’s solution

Compromise is key: teach her to cook without seasoning

Understanding picky eaters: NAH, but girlfriend could be nicer

Cooking conflict: NTA suggests girlfriend make her own tendies

Picky eater explains struggles and sensitivity to taste and texture.

Dump the whiny girlfriend and find a foodie
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/eb1b0478-ae2b-4522-808c-473173746ae8.png)
Foodie relationship woes: NTA boyfriend vs. picky eater girlfriend

Husband eats hated basil rolls to avoid embarrassing wife

Compromise and communication are key in dealing with picky eaters

Cooking for a picky eater girlfriend: ESH and no winners

Cook your own bland meals ♂️ #NTA

NAH for taste preferences, but YTA for getting mad . Cook your own meals now

NTA. Is the relationship worth dealing with a picky eater?

Foodie approves of chef’s decision and asks for recipe
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3719abdb-76a7-4e67-b9a5-aed35e6cdbc2.png)
Partner stopped being picky after ultimatum. NTA

Understanding picky eaters: sensory issues can cause aversions. Be kind

Supportive husband defends chef boyfriend against picky eater girlfriend

Communication is key in relationships

Self-sufficiency is key. Eat what you like, feed yourself.

Don’t enable the picky eater girlfriend. NTA
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b8dcf1a0-a34b-4a0f-8931-658f5372d6a3.png)
Chef boyfriend struggles to share love of food with girlfriend

Picky eater debate: Can’t stand even tiny amounts of flavors. NTA.

Picky eater takes responsibility for own food choices

Encouraging partner to try new foods, but okay with pickiness. ️

ESH. Picky eater girlfriend and chef boyfriend both at fault

NTA, let her feed herself. She’s 24, not two

Cook your own meal, don’t blame your partner

Communication is key , even when cooking for yourself. NTA

Picky eater defends herself, advises chef to cook for himself sometimes ♂️

Food compatibility is key to a healthy relationship
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/17782529-cfcb-40dd-86a4-b3df59f100a2.png)
Sensitive taste buds may be the cause of picky eating

Cook for yourself, not your picky eater partner. NTA

NAH, separate meals are fine. She might be a supertaster

Cook what you love or she can get McDonald’s

Culinary degree, no spice, and destroyed meat. NTA, move on.

Cook for yourself if you hate seasonings. More for me!

Parent shares successful strategy for picky eaters

Picky eater defends girlfriend, but agrees with NTA verdict.

Challenge accepted: find ways to introduce new foods on her terms

Don’t confuse exotic food with personality, YTA. Have an adult conversation.

NTA. Commenter empathizes with picky eaters due to Autism.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/ccaa00cf-330d-4137-a128-fccb81e2015c.png)
Food is important in relationships, a picky eater can be frustrating

Picky eater ruins dinner parties and complains about being left out ♂️

Communication is key. YTA for insulting her.

NTA suggests buying cookbooks for picky eater girlfriend but warns against ‘I’m done cooking’ plan

Cooking for a picky eater girlfriend? NTA, let her cook.

Cooking steak well-done isn’t a crime, spice aversion is.

Is the girlfriend a super taster? NAH, let her feed herself

Relationship advice: communicate and compromise on cooking for picky eaters

Dating a picky eater is tough, NTA for not cooking
