Ah, the joys of pregnancy and the heightened sense of smell that comes with it. Our protagonist’s girlfriend is 4 months pregnant, and certain smells are making her nauseous. Unfortunately, the roommate’s cooking is one of the triggers. When our protagonist asks the roommate to avoid cooking specific meals when his girlfriend visits, things get heated. Who’s in the right here? Let’s dive into the story.
Expecting a Baby, but Not Living Together
Waiting for the Baby’s Arrival
The Nausea-Inducing Smells
Sick and Tired of It
The Roommate’s Defense ️
Clarifying the Request ️
Roommate’s Rant
Seeking a Compromise
Rude and Selfish?
“Deal With It”
Avoiding Each Other ♂️
Not a Huge Deal?
Why Not Visit Her Place?
The Great Cooking Debate: Who Should Budge? ️
Our protagonist is in a pickle: his pregnant girlfriend can’t stand the smell of his roommate’s cooking, but the roommate refuses to change his ways. The roommate argues that he’s a resident and shouldn’t have to accommodate someone who doesn’t live there. Our protagonist just wants a compromise for the sake of his girlfriend’s well-being. With both sides digging in their heels, who should give in? Let’s check out what the internet has to say about this culinary conundrum.
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User calls out OP for not sorting living arrangements, YTA.
Roommate’s cooking or pregnant girlfriend? YTA chooses neither.
Harsh but fair response to entitled roommate.
Roommate’s YTA comment: Move in with your girlfriend already
User calls out OP for being TA for unreasonable request
YTA for prioritizing roommate’s cooking over girlfriend and child.
Roommate should pay rent, but waiting till after baby is risky
Roommate’s cooking trumps girlfriend’s pregnancy cravings. YTA.
User called out for pushing roommate to let pregnant gf visit. YTA.
Roommate’s cooking habits shouldn’t change for pregnant girlfriend. YTA.
Prioritizing living arrangements during pregnancy, YTA for controlling cooking choices.
Moving before baby’s birth advised. YTA for not compromising.
YTA for not planning living arrangements before partner’s pregnancy
User thinks the boyfriend is not the a**hole.
Roommate’s cooking causing conflict: YTA for not respecting boundaries
Roommate’s cooking wins over pregnant girlfriend. YTA, says commenter.
Girlfriend can’t handle roommate’s cooking? YTA according to comment.
Roommate not the a-hole for not accommodating pregnant girlfriend full-time
Roommate refuses to cook for pregnant girlfriend. YTA verdict.
YTA called out for manipulating situation with baby arrival
Roommate criticized for not accommodating sick pregnant girlfriend. YTA.
Roommate’s cooking vs. girlfriend debate: YTA for imposing rules.
Roommate’s right to cook, YTA. Move out with girlfriend.
Roommate’s girlfriend oversteps boundaries, commenter calls out YTA behavior.
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Pregnant girlfriend wants roommate to change cooking, commenter calls out YTA.
Roommate’s cooking vs pregnant girlfriend, YTA for waiting to move
Roommate is NTA for not changing diet for girlfriend’s visits. Plan ahead.
User calls out OP and advises sorting living arrangements before baby
Roommate’s cooking causing relationship drama. Commenter is YTA.
Moving after the baby’s born? YTA and good luck
Roommate’s cooking vs. pregnant girlfriend. YTA or NAH?
Roommate called out for entitled behavior in cooking dispute
Roommate’s cooking causing tension. Commenter calls out OP’s entitlement.
Redditors slam OP’s decision to wait on living arrangements.
Red flags raised as commenter calls out YTA roommate’s behavior.
YTA gets called out with hilarious future AITA scenarios
Visiting girlfriend? Don’t expect roommate to cater to her diet. YTA
Roommate is accommodating, OP should step up for pregnant girlfriend.
Roommate calls out OP, offers practical advice.
Roommate is NTA for not wanting to cook for pregnant GF. ♂️
Roommate’s cooking wins, pregnant girlfriend should find a new place
Roommate’s cooking vs pregnant GF: YTA comment defends roommate’s rights.
Plan ahead for a smooth transition to parenthood. YTA roommate.
Polite request vs insisting on diet change: $100 compromise suggested. YTA.
Roommate calls out YTA for not accommodating pregnant girlfriend
Roommate’s cooking or pregnant girlfriend? YTA gets called out.
User calls out OP for unreasonable response to roommate’s answer
Roommate prioritizes rent over pregnant girlfriend’s comfort. YTA.
Roommate busy and pays rent, YTA for not cooking or compromising
User calls out irresponsible parent-to-be. YTA confirmed.
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Roommate’s cooking reigns supreme, YTA for expecting otherwise.
User calls OP YTA for asking roommate to change meal plan.
User calls out OP for being selfish and immature.
Roommate’s cooking causing conflict: YTA for excessive demands.
Roommate’s cooking causing conflict: YTA for not compromising.
“YTA” commenter suggests stable environment for pregnant girlfriend post-birth.
Roommate’s home too, not girlfriend’s. Figure out living arrangements ASAP.
Roommate called out for making demands on girlfriend who lives there.
Roommate not obligated to change diet for girlfriend. YTA.
Roommate’s cooking vs pregnant girlfriend’s sensitivity. YTA for imposing.
Unwillingness to compromise: Commenter calls out OP for being TA.
Roommate’s cooking isn’t the only thing that’s questionable. YTA dude
Reality check: being a father is your responsibility, not your roommate’s.
Roommate shouldn’t have to plan life around girlfriend’s pregnancy. YTA
Roommate called out for being rude to pregnant girlfriend. YTA.
Roommate’s cooking causing tension. YTA for not compromising.
User thinks OP is in the wrong for living with boyfriend’s roommate.
Roommate’s dietary restrictions justify cooking for himself, YTA.
Choose a side: Pregnant girlfriend or cooking roommate? YTA loses.
Polite request okay, but no obligation. YTA if persisting.
Roommate’s rent > girlfriend’s cooking. Time to grow up.
Pregnant girlfriend requests too much? YTA according to commenter.
Roommate called out for being a bad roommate.
Polite suggestion turns pushy. Apologize and compromise for peace
Roommate calls out OP for being selfish.
User advises to prioritize finding a place with pregnant girlfriend.
Roommate’s concerns about baby are valid. YTA for dismissing them.
Roommate accused of not wanting to live with baby. YTA.
GF’s pregnancy doesn’t give you right to control roommate’s cooking.
Move in with her and help take care of the mother-to-be. YTA.
