I don't hate pickles anymore
I was a fairly picky eater when I was a kid. Flash forward to the present moment and I'm very open to many cuisines & foods. The one thing that has stood out, however, has been my hatred for pickles.
It definitely was still with me when I moved to Toronto. Perhaps by furthering expanding my horizons, and marrying a Mexican, I have lessened the blow.
A short while ago I accidentally took a bite of a pickle on a burger and I noticed I didn't hate it. So, I decided to test it out. I ordered a smash burger with minimal ingredients, including the pickles. I took a big bite and confirmed it.... I don't hate pickles anymore but I don't really like them either.
I'm sorry to every person who ever offered me a pickle and I said "No thanks. I hate pickles". People are really passionate about pickles.