We all have our food preferences, but how far would you go to avoid eating something you don’t like? Meet Jessica, who faked severe allergies to dodge traditional Indian cuisine at her boyfriend’s family gathering. But when her boyfriend’s sister unknowingly exposes her lie, things take a dramatic turn.
The Soup Connection

A Family Favorite ️

The Big Reveal

A Mysterious Allergy

The Allergy List

Soup-er Suspicion ️♀️

The Confrontation

Caught Red-Handed

The Aftermath ️

Party Pooper

Regrets and Reflections

The Soup Recipe

Finishing the Recipe

Allergic to the Truth? ️
In a classic case of ‘caught in a lie,’ Jessica fakes severe allergies to onion, garlic, and coriander to avoid eating traditional Indian food at her boyfriend’s family gathering. However, her lie is exposed when her boyfriend’s sister realizes Jessica has been eating her onion-containing soup without any issues. The confrontation leads to a whirlwind of anger and awkwardness, leaving the family questioning if exposing the truth was the right move. ♀️
Calling out fake allergies with a side of karma
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Recipe request after exposing fake allergy. NTA vibes

Sibling drama over Indian food and fake allergies. NTA wins.

NTA catches Jessica in a lie about allergies. Open letter included.

Respect is key in relationships, even when it comes to food

Honesty is the best policy, even when it comes to food

Lying about allergies to avoid food is an a**hole move

Interracial relationship advice: Respect is key

Don’t knock it till you try it! ️ NTA wins.

Don’t fake allergies, it’s wrong and causes anxiety

NTA. Jessica lied about allergies to avoid Indian food

Woman fakes allergies to avoid food, NTA commenter shares personal experience.

Sibling drama and suspicious motives.

Lying about allergies is a dick move

NTA defends Indian food against picky eaters like ‘Jessica’

Cultural insensitivity or personal preference? The debate continues.

Lying about allergies? Not cool. Jessica is the a**hole here.

Lying about allergies to avoid food: NAH or ESH?

Honesty is the best policy, even when it comes to curry

Using allergies as a shorthand is easier, but lying isn’t cool

NTA’s brother’s girlfriend fakes allergies, disrespects culture

NTA stands up for OP and highlights Jessica’s ignorance

NTA and a generous mom! Jessica shouldn’t have taken advantage.

Validating faking allergies to be taken seriously.

NTA defends friend’s actions in faking allergies to avoid food

Girlfriend fakes allergy, not the a**hole for calling her out.

Lying about allergies is an a-hole move

Respectful NTA comment on food preferences with a recipe request

New to Indian food, but embraced by Indian family. Indians are amazing

Honesty is the best policy, lies will catch up eventually

Foodies unite! Request for sweet potato soup recipe (NTA)

Calling out a fake allergy, NTA. Jessica and brother are AH

Lying about allergies is a**hole move. Legitimate allergies are serious!

Brother’s girlfriend fakes allergies, NTA for exposing her. Family drama.

Respectful communication is key. NTA for telling the truth.
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Cooking drama: NTA for not making soup for brother’s gf

Honesty is the best policy, faking allergies is shameful.

NTA defends Indian food against stereotypes, calls out Jessica’s behavior.
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Faking allergies is uncool and can harm those who have them

Lying about allergies to avoid food: NTA or ESH?

Maybe she was just nervous to make a bad impression ♀️

No need to cover up someone else’s lie. NTA wins.

Defending Jessica’s actions, suggesting a talk and apology.

Faking allergies to avoid food? NTA calls out rude behavior

NTA commenter calls out liar and gets vindicated.

Muslim commenter conflicted on faking allergies for food preferences. NTA.

NTA. Commenter calls out racism and praises Indian food

Lying about allergies is not okay, NTA called out behavior

Woman fakes allergies to avoid Indian food, gets caught. NTA comment.

Honesty is the best policy, Jessica is the only a**hole

Being a picky eater is okay, lying about allergies isn’t NTA.

Childhood lie about allergy leads to adult drama. NTA.

Exposing a liar without exposing them? That’s a power move.

Trying new food won’t kill you, apologize and try it!

Mind your own soup and ask brother to handle it
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Misunderstood allergy sufferer empathizes with OP, declares NTA.

Legitimate allergy sufferers annoyed by fake allergies

Woman fakes allergies to avoid Indian food, but meant well
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Lying about allergies to avoid food? ESH in this situation.

Lying about allergies to avoid offending boyfriend’s mother. ESH.
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Family drama over fake allergies to Indian food

User calls out OP for not recognizing fake allergy

Lying about allergies is unintelligent, but confrontation is tough

Woman fakes allergies, gets caught and looks stupid

Don’t apologize for not participating in someone else’s lies ♀️

Redeeming comment defends woman accused of faking allergies. NTA

Honesty is the best policy, even if it hurts

Set soup boundaries to avoid fake allergy drama
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Being honest is the best policy , NTA handled it well.
