My youngest DD started out picky. She'd refuse dinner, then later show up asking for a "snack". We wouldn't give in, so I told her she was welcome to have some baby carrots. Well after that I thought she'd turn orange. She realized the "snack' bs wasn't going to fly so she started eating part of the meal. As time went on she's ventured out (and is a very good cook), still won't eat fish... but that's ok! My SIL is another crazy story - early on in her relationship with my brother, she never told anyone about food issues. She'd never go with the family to a restaurant (busy, sick whatever) years rolled on, and my brother finally told us that she has a list of crazy requirements for dining out - she has to sit right by the door, nowhere near the kitchen, able to see out a window, no MSG in the food, no peanuts, no "weird" ethnic restaurants, her preferred place is Red Robin. She orders a basic burger, fries, no salad, and always desert (and she's diabetic) So now we just plan a restaurant, tell them where and if they come fine. If not... sorry no Red Robin today!