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- Man Says He Is Done Cooking Separate Meals for His Picky-Eater Girlfriend</p>
<p>Ashley VegaJuly 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM</p>
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<p>A man turns to the Reddit community for advice following months of frustration over his girlfriend's picky eating habits, which are starting to impact his love of cooking.</p>
<p>In his post, he explains how what started as a fun and promising relationship has slowly become strained over their vastly different eating preferences.</p>
<p>"We get along great, we have a lot of fun together, we have deep conversations and honestly I see potential long term," he writes, adding that he envisions "maybe even marriage and kids" one day. But as the relationship deepens, so does a fundamental lifestyle clash, especially in the kitchen.</p>
<p>The 32-year-old poster shares that he grew up cooking alongside his mom, who is a professional chef, and has always had a passion for experimenting with flavors and cuisines. "I enjoy exploring different cuisines and experimenting with flavors," he explains, noting his background includes everything from Indian and Asian dishes to Middle Eastern and American fare.</p>
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<p>His 30-year-old girlfriend, however, has a drastically different palate. "She eats like a 7 year old on a chicken nugget diet," he writes.</p>
<p>She won't eat beef, pork, or fish, only chicken. "She doesn't eat most greens unless they're in a burger and the texture isn't noticeable," he adds, pointing out that mushrooms, beans, and even sauces with "weird stuff" like onions and garlic are off the table.</p>
<p>Spicy food, creamy textures, and anything with a "funky smell" is also a no-go for her. "Nothing 'too chewy,' 'too saucy,' or might have a 'funky smells,'" he writes. As a result, he's found himself cooking mostly chicken for the last year and a half, but is often still met with rejection.</p>
<p>"I once made a creamy chicken dish with asparagus in the sauce and she raised her eyebrows in disgust," he recalls. "Honestly, this is killing my love for cooking."</p>
<p>Hoping to find middle ground, he says he's tried to compromise. "I asked her if she'd be open to trying new stuff slowly, or letting me make a dish where I can put her version and try to sneak in some small extra ingredients," he explains. "But nope she refused the idea."</p>
<p>That's when he decided to set a boundary, telling her he wouldn't be making separate meals just to suit her narrow preferences. "I'll still make something we can both eat every now and then, sure, but most days I'm going to cook what I actually enjoy," he told her. "And if that doesn't work for her, she's welcome to bring her own groceries and I can guide her to cook her own meal or she can order takeout."</p>
<p>But the suggestion didn't go over well. "She went off saying, 'You knew I don't eat most things from the start, so why drag this relationship on for 6 months if it was such a burden?'" he recounts.</p>
<p>In response, he told her that he knew she was picky, but "didn't realize how much," noting that her "list of no keeps getting bigger."</p>
<p>He reassured her that he wasn't trying to end their relationship and even offered a solution. "I told her it's not the end of the world, and we can make separate meals, but I just won't be cooking a separate meal just for her."</p>
<p>That sparked even more tension, as she argued that because he loves cooking and is "some what of a chef," he should want to do it for her regardless of her restrictions. "She said she doesn't like to cook and that I'm being inconsiderate and a bad boyfriend," he writes.</p>
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<p>But for him, the issue isn't about being unwilling to cook; it's about fairness. "I said no I don't want it to become a norm that I always cook two separate meals because that's just extra work and unfair for me," he says.</p>
<p>Now, she's "upset" and accusing him of being "selfish and uncaring," insisting that if he "really loved her [he] wouldn't make a fuss about this."</p>
<p>To make matters worse, he hints at an even broader issue in their relationship, such as finding places to eat out. "Also, don't even get me started on picking restaurants that's a whole other rant I won't get into," he admits. "Just know it's a nightmare."</p>
<p>In the end, he turns to Reddit with a simple but loaded question, wondering if he is in the wrong.</p>
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