My roommate (32, F) recently had surgery and they have been on an extremely strict diet that consist of bland foods. They have been bummed about not being able to eat things that they enjoy for the last few weeks or so. I (27, F) work an intense job that requires me to work semi-late, especially one night a week in particular, where I have to travel to our furthest office. This drive takes at least an hour each way, therefore I’m not home until after 8PM and I’ll be sooo hungry and exhausted. Usually on these nights I’ll treat myself by getting delicious take out and enjoying it while watching a show to wind down for the night. Last night I got a meal that I was craving, and it just so happens to be one of my roommate’s favorites. I ate it in the living room while we watched TV, then placed the leftovers in a fridge totally separate from theirs. I made no big thing to rub it in their face at all. The next morning they were very passive aggressive and claimed I was being inconsiderate for eating foods they like in front of them. This roommate expects all of us living there to not eat things they like while they are recovering because it’s “inconsiderate” to them. I feel like I work hard and can eat whatever I want as an adult, because surgery does not entitle you to control other people. AITA for eating food I want while they recover?
NTA – just because she is restricted, does not mean you should be. Its in her head. Not your problem, nor should you have to hide what you eat because of her condition.
NTA they’re not your partner and the eating restrictions dont apply to you. They’re just being weird as they’re jealous.
There is no world in which you are the AH for this. You are not obligated to change your diet to match your roommate’s. If your roommate has a problem with you eating in front of her, then she can go to a different room while you eat.
NTA.
Absolutely. NTA
I have food allergies I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Let alone demand roommates not eat what I can’t. Sorry her post surgery diet is bland. I can never have lemon juice, vinegar, beer, or red meat again. Some people die if peanuts are just … in the air. A bland diet for a few weeks isn’t really a hardship that she should be all upset at *you* about.
The world does not revolve around a single person. OP’s roommate is incredibly childish and entitled. Just roll your eyes and ignore her temper tantrum OP.
NTA, you’d need to be *actively* rubbing it in their face to be an AH in this scenario. Like changing when/where you eat specifically so they can see you eating and making comments about how good the food it to their face.
NTA it’s your home too you’re free to eat whatever you want
Nahhh. Definitely NTA
That’s a very immature approach to life to try and shame you for living life and eating what you like and want. You shouldn’t have to a top your life just because you’re a roommate to someone that’s on a strict diet.
What’s next? someone breaks a leg and is confined to crutches so you also have to hop around for a couple months?
“I find it really inconsiderate to impose your restrictions on your roommates.” Why do you have to consider her feelings when she isn’t considering yours? NTA
Next week I have to prepare for medical tests by having only clear liquids for four days. I certainly don’t expect my husband to eat all his meals outside of the house all week. Will it be hard for me? Probably. But as an adult, I’m sure I can handle it.
NTA.
NTA. Neither the world nor the refrigerator revolve around your roommate.
NTA. One of my housemates is diabetic and they don’t go around getting angry if the rest of us have sugary foods in the house. It’s just being mature lol.
NTA
I’m diabetic. So no sugar. A family member has a piece of cheesecake in the fridge right now. I could care less. My food restrictions should not, and do not, affect the people I live with.
Lmao your roommate needs to grow up.
Sorry, down vote me to oblivion for all I care
Anybody who projects their issues/problems/limitations onto others are insufferable humans. Grow the fuck up and deal with your own life. It is absurd people think they can have an issue with others living their lives NORMALLY all because they have specific circumstances that do not allow that for them (temporarily or permanently).
About as immature as people can get IMO