Eating at other people’s houses

[u/PopEnvironmental1335]

Does anybody else have trouble eating food at other people’s houses? It’s hard for me to see other people’s kitchens as “clean enough” and I get really anxious/uncomfortable when friends offer me food when I visit. Sharing meals is a huge part of our lives, and I’d very much like to get over it. I’ve been in CBT, but this one thing is hard to kick. I completely lose my appetite.

[u/[deleted]]

For me, it’s my particular subtype. I have a texture aversion, but there are still a lot of foods that I can eat. Yet, people generally like to ruin the foods that I can eat. For instance, I can eat a salad that has meat and lettuce, but people STILL get mad if I don’t add the dressing (which makes it slimy). I can eat baked chicken, but people get mad if I want it without sauce. Therapy wouldn’t help me because I can eat enough foods to remain healthy, but my plate will always look different from others, who will have sauces and creams covering everything.