Roommate's Girlfriend Blames Me for Weight Gain, Am I the A**hole?

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What happens when your dietary choices are called into question by someone who has no right to do so? In this AITA post, a woman's roommate's girlfriend accuses her of being anorexic and causing her to gain weight. Despite explaining her health choices and offering support, the situation escalates to tears and accusations of fat-shaming. Who is in the wrong here? Read on to find out.

Healthy 27F swears by soft foods, experts approve 🍓👍

aitasmootgies | aitasmootgies

Navigating roommate's girlfriend's weight insecurities, awkwardly avoiding kitchen encounters 🤐

aitasmootgies | aitasmootgies

Roommate's girlfriend blames me for her weight gain and emotional eating.

aitasmootgies | aitasmootgies

Not the a**hole for not changing my diet for girlfriend 🙅‍♂️

aitasmootgies | aitasmootgies

Are they fat-shaming me or do I need new roommates? 🤔

aitasmootgies | aitasmootgies

Are you the a**hole? Let's find out! 🤔

aitasmootgies | aitasmootgies

🤔 Roommate's girlfriend blames me for weight gain, am I the a-hole?

A roommate's girlfriend has accused the poster of triggering her emotional eating and causing her to gain 20 pounds. The poster, who has a special diet due to health reasons, has refused to change their diet and is now being accused of fat shaming. The situation has caused tension in the household and the poster is questioning if they are in the wrong. Read on to see what others have to say about the situation.

NTA for not changing diet to accommodate roommate's girlfriend's triggers.

convertingcreative | convertingcreative

NTA. Roommate's girlfriend's creepy and obsessive behavior is not OP's fault.

Throwawaycarstore | Throwawaycarstore

Your health is not responsible for Rita's mental health. 💪

Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71

NTA. Defend yourself against roommate's manipulative girlfriend's skinny shaming.

[deleted] | [deleted]

Roommate's girlfriend is a creep and needs to GTFO 😒

WhiskeyCheddar | WhiskeyCheddar

Roommate's girlfriend is harassing OP about weight gain, NTA.

AniWan | AniWan

OP clears their conscience and confirms they're not an a**hole 🙅‍♂️

TopSecretUnknownUser | TopSecretUnknownUser

Roommate's controlling girlfriend needs to grow up 🙄

BadCorvid | BadCorvid

Roommate's girlfriend's food judgement is hilariously compared to memes. NTA.

Free_will_enthusiast | Free_will_enthusiast

Blaming others for your own choices? 🤔 NTA

ThrowawayAITA918 | ThrowawayAITA918

Roommate's girlfriend acts like a dog in the kitchen 🤣

GrayManGroup | GrayManGroup

Are AITA posts just for validation? 🤔

willyj_3 | willyj_3

Redditor doubts authenticity of weight gain blame post

J3styr | J3styr

Agreeing with NTA and calling out the absurdity 😂

shnanogans | shnanogans

Debating the validity of a common AITA trope 🤔

cherpumples | cherpumples

Empathetic comment reminds us to prioritize mental health ❤️

kelso714 | kelso714

The drama is about to unfold... 🔥

[deleted] | [deleted]

Thin roommate called anorexic and blamed for girlfriend's weight gain 😕

sinloxie | sinloxie

Stand your ground! 🙌 NTA, don't let her bully you.

happylilhippy99 | happylilhippy99

Support for ED recovery and self-management in diet triggers 🍎

0090020091 | 0090020091

Skinny shaming is a real thing, NTA for not tolerating it 🙅‍♀️

skoorie | skoorie

Empathy or boundaries? NTA's response to girlfriend's weight gain.

Sorry_River_3561 | Sorry_River_3561

Don't take the blame for someone else's actions 🙅‍♂️

GothPenguin | GothPenguin

Questioning the authenticity of AITA posts, valid or not? 🤔

sPookie92 | sPookie92

NTA! Discussion on body positivity and fat acceptance.

rattpack18 | rattpack18

Smoothie-shamed! Commenter confused, but OP NTA 🍹

SuperWomanUSA | SuperWomanUSA

Stand up for yourself! You're NTA for not catering to her.

MagellansMockery | MagellansMockery

Jealousy is an ugly look 😒

FortuneFragrant | FortuneFragrant

Commenter doubts story, suggests everyone sucks here. 🤔

motherofcanines87 | motherofcanines87

Boundary setting necessary with creepy territorial girlfriend 🚫👀

LysisFellyne | LysisFellyne

Supportive comment defends against blame for roommate's girlfriend's eating disorder.

00Lisa00 | 00Lisa00

Roommate's girlfriend blames OP for weight gain, NTA and empathetic.

livibiv | livibiv

Living your life in your own home, NTA 🙅‍♂️

RamenNoodles620 | RamenNoodles620

Don't blame yourself for her triggers. NTA 🙅‍♂️

FirebirdWriter | FirebirdWriter

Agreement and validation, no a**hole here. 👍

WhyCommentQueasy | WhyCommentQueasy

Don't let a jealous girlfriend interfere with your healthy lifestyle 🥗

luckydidi18 | luckydidi18

Girlfriend blames OP for weight gain, but OP is NTA 🙅‍♂️

Gabri_33 | Gabri_33

Don't let her blame you for her lack of control 🙅‍♀️ NTA

mytwocents12 | mytwocents12

Commenter is not the a-hole, but why? 🤔

doubleblended | doubleblended

NTA for focusing on personal health and Rita's comments.

sreno77 | sreno77

Assertive comment shuts down roommate's girlfriend's body-shaming, NTA 🙌

toothlessbeerguy | toothlessbeerguy

NTA with medical condition. Roommate's GF needs help, not scapegoat.

TheoryAddict | TheoryAddict

Roommate's girlfriend blames OP for weight gain, NTA. Does she have her own place? 🤔

quietdiablita | quietdiablita

Focus on your goals and find a new place to live 🏡

FrivalousMC | FrivalousMC

Sending Rita home might be the best solution 😅

KiwiTurk2020 | KiwiTurk2020