Ever since I was old enough to chew, I've been a picky eater.

In fact, I'm probably the pickiest eater I've ever met. I've seen three-year-olds eat foods I won't even touch. I poke fun at myself for it, but it's actually something I've grown very self-conscious of.

I always wait for the chuckle from across the table when I order kids' chicken tenders at a restaurant. At the school dining hall, I opt for pizza. I'll eat cereal for any meal of the day. If I want to lose weight, it's hard, because I don't like very many healthy options.

I'll eat a salad, but only if it has fruits instead of vegetables. I always enjoy grilled chicken, but practically nowhere serves it on its own. I love fruit, but even after consuming a lot of it, I don't get full.

I like trying new foods, but often times people ask me to try things I've tried many times. I have been ashamed of the way I eat for a while. I genuinely do want to like a larger variety of foods, but I physically just can't eat them. Being a picky eater is something I've become used to, but there are still things I'm very tired of hearing.

1. "Just try it, you'll like it."

Trust me, I've tried it before. As much as I want to like it, I don't.

2. "What are you, 5?"

No, but thank you for pointing out the fact that I eat like a child.

3. "It's good for you, just eat it."

I know it's good for me, that's why I wish I liked it.

4. "But you ate that for dinner last night too."

Yes, that's probably because I only like six foods.

5. "Maybe once you mature you'll like it."

Well, I've been waiting for that to happen for the last 18 years but we can only hope.

6. "Okay, but, what don't you like about it though?"

The taste.

7. "Try it again, when was the last time you tried it?"

If I didn't like it three months ago, I'm not going to like it now.

8. "Wait, so, what do you eat?"

Haha, good question.

9. "Oh, wait. We can't go there. You won't like anything on the menu."

While this is a very considerate one, go wherever you want! I know my eating habits are weird, so I'm cool with eating something in the car on the way to the fancy restaurant

10. "Picky eaters are so annoying."

I really can't argue with this one.