Picky Eater BIL Banned from Home: Justified or Overreaction?

We’ve all encountered picky eaters in our lives, but this tale of a brother-in-law (BIL) takes it to a whole new level. For over a decade, the protagonist has known his wife’s younger brother, J, who has a diet consisting of fast food and junk food. At family gatherings, J’s parents have always catered to his picky eating habits, but things took a turn for the worse during a recent Father’s Day lunch.

Meet the Picky Eater

Special Treatment at Gatherings ️

Marijuana and Manners

In-Laws’ Disapproval

Tantrums and Trouble

Warning Issued ⚠️

No Catering Here ‍♂️

Father’s Day Fiasco

Mediterranean Meltdown

Escalation and Embarrassment

The Ban Hammer Drops

Parents’ Perspective

To Ban or Not to Ban? ‍♂️

After a series of tantrums and outrageous demands, our protagonist decided to ban his picky eater BIL from his home until he learns to behave. While his wife and mother-in-law agree with his decision, his own parents worry that he may alienate himself from his in-laws if he doesn’t relent. Will standing his ground lead to lasting consequences, or is it time for J to face the music and change his ways? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Not about picky eating, but immature behavior. NTA

Commenter suggests BIL may have underlying issues, sparks discussion.

BIL’s picky eating may be a symptom of a larger issue

Possible mental health concerns raised, but some doubt it. NTA.

BIL banned from home for being a picky eater. NTA.

Neglectful in-laws and possible sensory issues discussed. NTA.

Grown man banned from home for picky eating habits. NTA.

Commenter suggests BIL may have mental health condition, supports ban.

Concerned commenter suggests possible spectrum/sensory issues. NTA response clarifies.

Setting boundaries with picky eaters is necessary. Consider mental health.

BIL’s picky eating and tantrums: NTA’s justified ban ‍♂️

Tough love for picky eater BIL. NTA.

Spoiled picky eater BIL gets banned from home. NTA.

Compromise is key, even in relationships with picky eaters ‍♂️

NTA. MIL’s parenting questioned, BIL’s behavior is despicable

Banning a picky eater or a childish adult? NTA according to commenter. ‍♂️

Adult picky eater faces consequences for childish behavior. NTA.

BIL’s picky eating habits threaten future relationship with nieces/nephews.

Insightful comment on possible spectrum disorder and food textures

NTA stands up to picky eater BIL’s tantrums

Is J’s behavior excusable due to an intellectual disability?

BIL banned for behavior, not just picky eating. NTA

NTA for banning picky eater BIL from home. Explanation of FIL’s arrest.

Setting boundaries with picky eater BIL, NTA for doing so

Curious if there’s an underlying reason for picky eating

Agreeing with the NTA comment.

Confusion and shock over 20-year-old picky eater’s ban

Setting boundaries with a picky eater family member.

Sensitive inquiry about neurodiversity in a NTA situation.

Curious about J’s neurodivergency, commenter votes NTA.

Commenter suggests J may have an issue. NTA, with some understanding.

Could J’s behavior be related to autism?

Concerned commenter questions BIL’s mental health.

Asking about BIL’s autism diagnosis raises important context.

Could picky eating be a sign of undiagnosed autism?

Curious about underlying issues? Let’s find out

Encouraging therapy for picky eater BIL. NTA and reasonable.

BIL’s picky eating habits are childish. NTA for banning.

Picky eater stands up for self, declares NTA.

BIL banned for picky eating tantrums, commenter supports NTA stance.

Understanding the behavior: Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Spoiled picky eater called out by commenter.

Could BIL’s picky eating be related to Autism?

Understanding J’s behavior: Could it be related to autism?

Is J’s behavior due to a cognitive or neurological issue?

Enabling a picky eater BIL? NTA says commenter.

Agreeing with the comment, no need to be picky

Setting boundaries with picky eater 20yo BIL. NTA.

NTA defends OP’s decision to ban picky eater BIL.

Asking about possible special needs in NTA comment.

20-year-old picky eater throws tantrums, commenter says NTA

NTA commenter suggests forgiving picky eater BIL, not worth drama

Picky eater BIL gets banned from home for bad behavior

NTA for banning picky eater BIL. Comparison to toddler behavior.

Picky eater causes rift in friend group. NTA or ESH?

Enabling a picky eater? NTA says this commenter ‍♂️

Enabling a 20-year-old picky eater? NTA and justified ban.

Spoiled brat or non-functioning stoner? NTA’s take on BIL.

Enabling a picky eater BIL: A recipe for disaster?

User believes BIL deserves consequences for picky eating habits.

Toddler in an adult-size body: NTA’s justified ban