AITA for not eating food made for me on a date because I’m picky?
She is a young single mother who has faced the challenges of a difficult past and the complexities of raising a daughter with ARFID, a condition deeply intertwined with autism.
Despite her struggles, she navigates life with resilience, balancing her daughter’s unique needs while cautiously opening her heart to the possibility of love again.
When she finally dared to embrace a new relationship, hope blossomed with a man who showed genuine care and acceptance, willing to become part of their unconventional family.
Yet, even in moments of happiness, the fear of judgment and misunderstanding lingered, reminding her how fragile trust and connection can be when living with invisible challenges.
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The original poster (OP) experienced a significant conflict on a second date after refusing to eat a meal prepared by her date because it contained a severe allergen (mayonnaise/eggs).
While the OP apologized for her reaction, the date focused on her refusal as 'childish' and compared it unfavorably to her daughter's diagnosed d*etary restrictions (ARFID), ignoring the critical allergy component.
Does the OP hold responsibility for reacting strongly when her date dismissed a serious, communicated allergy and instead used her daughter's condition to criticize her refusal to eat, or was the date justified in viewing her refusal and subsequent remarks as overly dramatic and immature?
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