We all have our food preferences, but have you ever lied about being allergic to something just to avoid eating it? Well, one woman’s fiancé, Hiram, did just that, and she wasn’t having any of it. When filling out a dietary restrictions form for a wedding they were attending, she noticed Hiram claimed to be allergic to mushrooms, even though he just dislikes them. What happened next might surprise you… or not.
The Fake Allergy

Not a Real Allergy

Disrespecting Real Allergies

Taking Action ✍️

Wedding Day Drama

Angry Fiancé

Standing by Her Decision

Apologies and Reflections

Relationship Struggles

Clarification

Did She Do the Right Thing? ♀️
After discovering her fiancé Hiram’s fake mushroom allergy, our protagonist decided to take matters into her own hands. She informed the wedding party of his lie, leading to an awkward situation when mushrooms were served as a big part of his vegetarian option. Hiram was furious, but she stands by her decision, believing it’s not okay to lie about allergies. They’ve talked and apologized, but the question remains: did she do the right thing? Let’s dive into some top responses from the internet…
Former food service worker empathizes with kitchen staff and suggests a solution. ESH

Partner fakes allergy, gets humiliated. YTA comment section reacts.

Engaging in unnecessary conflict, OP sounds insufferable

Listen to your body, it might be telling you something

Fiancé fakes allergy, gets called out by someone with real allergies

Respect people’s dietary needs. YTA for faking allergies.
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A commenter questions the dietary restrictions form and suggests alternative communication methods.

Partner lied about allergy for wedding food. YTA verdict.

Partner fakes allergy, OP called out for being ‘moral police’ ♂️

Fiancé fakes allergy, gets caught. Commenters agree ESH.

YTA for faking allergy, but debate over severity of reaction.

Defending Hiram’s harmless lie and calling out petty behavior.

User defends Hiram’s allergy, calls OP sneaky. YTA

Don’t assume, he might actually be allergic. YTA for snooping.

Don’t be petty, YTA. They might have accommodated him.

OP accused of being vindictive for exposing fake allergy

User calls out OP for being TA and suggests annulment

Let him live his life! YTA.

Wedding drama over mushrooms leads to ESH judgement.
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Fiancé fakes allergy, gets caught. Commenter thinks OP overreacted. YTA.

Mushroom allergy or preference? The truth behind wedding drama

Respect for food restrictions is important. YTA for lying.
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Hall monitor vibes? Divorce countdown begins. Yikes

User calls out OP for being mean and disrespectful

Partner fakes allergy, OP withholds food. Commenter calls out behavior.

User defends Hiram’s mushroom aversion, calls out OP’s behavior. #YTA
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YTA called out for being disrespectful to BF’s dietary choices ♂️

Engaging in a needless argument, YTA ruins his fiance’s feast

Sabotaging food choices? YTA strikes again

Respect people’s food allergies, YTA for faking one

Lying about allergies is bad, but outing them is worse

OP is deemed TA for not communicating with fiancé about allergies

Food service workers’ neglect led to lying about allergies. YTA.
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A commenter calls out the OP for their deceitful behavior.

Mushroom-hater defends fiancé’s allergy lie, calls out pushy diners. YTA.

User suggests intolerance instead of allergy, calls OP YTA.

Allergy sufferers can relate but OP is the a**hole.

Commenter calls out OP for being self-righteous and embarrassing partner

A reminder to be considerate of food aversions and allergies

User calls out OP for disrespecting fiancé’s food aversion

Bridezilla ruins fiancé’s wedding experience over petty card change

Defensive commenter defends lying fiancé, gets called out. YTA

Vegetarian defends allergy-like dietary restrictions, calls out judgmental partner. YTA

Judgmental commenter shames OP for exposing fiancé’s lie.

YTA sneaks allergen into partner’s food, commenters call out behavior

Controlling OP disregards BF’s allergy, blames caterers. YTA

Fiancé fakes allergy, gets called out. Commenter says YTA.

Defending mushroom-hater sparks controversy in comment section

Letting go of control can lead to a joyful relationship ✨

Lying about allergies is wrong, but dislike of food is valid

Tricking your partner with fake allergies? YTA

Lying about allergies is wrong, but people need food autonomy

Food aversion to onions, not allergy. YTA for not respecting.

Control issues? YTA marked down allergy, not mocking allergies.

Vegetarian defends fiancé’s allergy, calls out judgmental behavior.

Don’t police your partner’s actions, YTA. Avoiding mushrooms not disrespectful.

Controlling behavior or justified? YTA comment sparks debate.

Ignoring his allergy was disrespectful and makes you TA

Allergy fake-out or polite gesture? YTA gets called out

Fake food allergies trivialize real food intolerances. ESH for power play.

Partner’s cilantro aversion should be respected, YTA for ignoring it.

When lying becomes a habit

Using ‘allergy’ was too far, but YTA humiliated him.

User called out for spoiling fiancé’s meal over ‘morals’
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Don’t be the controlling one. Let him handle it.

Partner fakes allergy, gets caught. Commenter explains why YTA.

Partner fakes allergy, OP rats him out, commenters say YTA

User defends not prying into medical history, calls OP YTA.

YTA comment defends lying fiancé, no impact on allergy sufferers.

Don’t fake allergies, it ruins it for everyone. NTA.

Engaging in adult conversations is key to healthy relationships

Spouse calls out OP for setting up fake meal trap

Lying about allergies is rude, but some dietary restrictions are overlooked

Betrayal at the party: YTA for faking fiancé’s allergy.

Accusing fiancé of lying about allergy, YTA according to comment.

Mushroom aversion so strong, makes them puke. Friends are TA.

OP fakes allergy, ruins wedding food. YTA in the comments.

Bride disrespects husband’s allergy concerns at their own wedding
