The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones and celebrating together. But what happens when dietary restrictions get in the way of the festivities? One poster on the Am I The A**hole subreddit found themselves in this exact situation. They were invited to their fiancé’s family Christmas dinner, but when they informed their future mother-in-law of their dietary restrictions, no accommodations were made. Despite going back and forth with their FMIL beforehand, they arrived to find no options available for them. The poster ultimately decided to leave, causing a rift in their relationship with their fiancé and his family. Was the poster in the wrong for leaving or was their reaction justified? Read on to find out more.
Navigating dietary restrictions during the holidays can be tough

Guest leaves Xmas dinner due to in-laws’ refusal to accommodate dietary needs ️

Guest clashes with in-laws over dietary restrictions.

Guest denied dietary restrictions, walks out of Christmas dinner

Guest walks out of Christmas dinner due to dietary restrictions

Guest shamed for dietary needs at in-law’s Christmas dinner

Guest feels unwelcome after in-laws refuse to accommodate dietary needs

Dealing with in-laws and dietary restrictions can be tough

Clarifying some points for better understanding

Respectful guest faces Christmas dinner dietary restrictions conflict with in-laws.

Quick meals for busy holidays, let’s save Christmas dinner

Guest’s reasonable request for dietary accommodation denied by in-laws

Guest walks out of Christmas dinner after in-laws refuse to accommodate dietary restrictions
A guest walks out of a Christmas dinner after the in-laws refused to accommodate their dietary needs, causing a rift in the family. The guest had informed their FMIL about their dietary restrictions and offered to bring their own dish or suggested alternative dishes, but the offer was declined. Upon arriving at the dinner, the host family served no accommodations, causing the guest to leave. The fiancé and FMIL were shocked and accused the guest of being selfish and ruining the holiday. The guest’s work schedule made it difficult to cook and they only requested one simple option. Is it the guest’s responsibility to feed themselves when invited as a guest? Or should the host family accommodate their dietary needs? The situation has caused a rift in the family and is causing a debate on what is expected when accommodating guests with dietary restrictions.
Engaging with picky eaters at Christmas dinner: YTA or NTA?

Entitled guest causes scene over food restrictions. YTA, grow up.

OP receives backlash for not taking advice and causing scene

Bring your own dish? YTA or NAH?

Commenter receives backlash for entitled attitude towards in-laws

Guest causes drama by refusing to accommodate dietary restrictions. YTA.

OP’s dietary restrictions not accommodated, called out for selfish behavior. YTA ♀️

Guest with dietary restrictions walks out of Christmas dinner, called out for entitled behavior

Commenter receives backlash for criticizing dietary restrictions at dinner.

Commenter calls out picky eater guest, asks about limited options

Guest with dietary restrictions criticized for not bringing own food

Guest’s dietary restrictions dismissed as childish. YTA with replies.
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In-laws’ refusal to accommodate dietary restrictions leads to Christmas disaster

Guest criticized for refusing to accommodate dietary restrictions ♂️

Guest disregards dietary restrictions and causes scene at dinner. YTA

No sympathy for dietary restrictions?

Demanding guest receives backlash for presenting host with dietary restrictions

Unspoken rules of being a guest: accept what’s served or bring your own

Engaging with an opposing view on dietary restrictions

Guest refused to compromise on dietary restrictions, deemed YTA.

Commenter receives harsh judgment for dietary needs in YTA thread

Commenter calls out picky eater for being selfish. ♂️

Guest with dietary restrictions criticized for being entitled

Commenter called out for being ‘picky eater’, sparks debate.

Commenter calls out picky eater for sabotaging Christmas dinner

User calls out picky eaters and suggests a simple solution

Commenter with food intolerances called out as a**hole

Guest’s dietary restrictions deemed selfish by commenter
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Commenter calls out the dinner guest for causing a scene

Guest with dietary restrictions criticized for causing scene at dinner.

Commenter thinks the guest is in the wrong

Guest faced backlash for dietary restrictions at Christmas dinner

Guest with dietary restrictions called out for making a scene ♀️

Commenter receives backlash for lack of dietary empathy.

Commenter calls out guest for not understanding holiday stress

Commenter receives harsh judgement for r**e behavior at dinner ️

Commenter receives backlash for dietary needs at dinner

Commenter has strong negative feelings towards entitled behavior

Self-awareness is key YTA for ignoring dietary restrictions

Commenter calls out OP in Christmas dinner dispute.

Commenter faces harsh judgement for dietary restrictions at dinner.

Commenter calls out picky eater for being entitled and spoiled

Vegetarian guest called out for immaturity over dietary restrictions

Guest with dietary restrictions called out for not bringing food

Guest with dietary restrictions called a picky eater by commenter.

Commenter disagrees with YTA’s excuse for not accommodating dietary restrictions.

Commenter receives judgment and predicts relationship doom

Guest’s picky eating causes Christmas dinner drama

Rejection of dietary restrictions deemed entitled.

OP refused to bring her own food, causing drama. YTA

Commenter calls out OP for entitlement, predicts relationship demise

Commenter receives judgement for dietary needs at Christmas dinner

Brutal reply to a guest’s food restrictions. Bring your own food

Commenter calls out entitled guest for refusing to bring own food

Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole and it won’t be forgotten

Bringing your own food is expected?

Curious about the dietary accommodations requested by the guest

Food-shaming comment receives no support ♂️

Commenter is deemed the a**hole for not accommodating dietary restrictions

Commenter receives harsh judgment for Christmas dinner dilemma.

Last Updated on March 27, 2023 by Alfe Mercado