Being a picky eater as an adult is such a true struggle. Here are some things I, as a picky eater, have heard or said all too many times.

1. “Can I order off the kid’s menu?”

I know it says it’s for 12 and under, and I’m like 20 something, but everything on there sounds so much better! All I want is an adult portion of chicken nuggets and fries.

2. “So you really don’t like _____?”

Nope, don’t like that. In fact, I don’t like most food. Trust me, it is much harder on me than it is on you, you don’t need to be offended that I prefer real buffalo chicken over cauliflower “buffalo chicken”.

3. “So you basically just want a plain _____?”

I have heard this so many times, with basically anything I try to order off the adult menu. Yes, I would just like a plain sandwich or plain pasta or plain whatever. Sue me for being boring.

4. “You have to expand your palette at some point.”

I’m sure I will, but today is not that day.

5. “You know it isn’t healthy to eat like that?”

Yes, I am quite aware that eating the way I do is doing no favors to my body. But, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

6. “Just let me eat like a five year old in peace.”

Honestly, I get hassled so much just for preferring chicken nuggets over most foods. I get it isn’t “healthy” to be so picky, but just let me live.

7. “So you really only like about a dozen foods?”

Pretty much. But I love those dozen foods with my life.

8. “You don’t even want to try [insert new food]?”

Hard pass on that one, friend.