We all know that sharing a living space can lead to some tense situations, especially when it comes to food. One couple found themselves in the hot seat when they decided not to offer their roommate’s adult son a plate during their family dinner. The drama unfolded as they grilled ribs on the back patio, and the son, who has a habit of inviting himself to their meals, was left staring at the family as they enjoyed their dinner. But who’s really in the wrong here? Let’s dive into the story.
The Grilling Setup

Enter the Roommate’s Son ♂️

Enough is Enough

Family Dinner Time ️

Ribs on the Grill

No Plate for J ️❌

The Stare-down

Clean Up and Confrontation ️

The Angry Text

Standing Their Ground

The Big Question ❓

The Talk ️

Setting Boundaries ⛔

Ignoring the Rules

Food Fight: Who’s the Real Culprit?
So, here’s the juicy drama: a couple grills ribs for a family dinner, but their roommate’s 24-year-old son, J, who has a habit of inviting himself to their meals, is left without a plate. The couple has previously talked to J about respecting their boundaries, but he continues to ignore their requests. After the dinner, J’s mom accuses them of being heartless for not offering her adult son food. The couple stands their ground, stating that J is not their responsibility and should learn to cook for himself. Now, the internet is weighing in on this heated debate. Who’s in the wrong here? Let’s see what people have to say…
Not the a**hole for not feeding roommate’s son.

Roommate’s son intrudes on family moment, NTA for not feeding him

Roommate’s son can bring his own food for meals. NTA.

Misunderstanding leads to judgement: NTA for 24-year-old roommate.

Setting boundaries with roommates’ entitled adult son

Roommate’s adult son is not her responsibility. ♀️

Roommate’s inconsiderate behavior leads to petty revenge plan

NTA, straightforward situation. Glad you’re moving out

Roommate’s son takes food without asking: NTA stands firm

24-year-old son needs to learn basic manners and cooking skills

Roommate’s son left hungry, commenter warns of potential danger. NTA.
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Roommate’s entitled son eats food and stares, NTA for confronting.

Shocking realization of neglectful roommate’s son. NTA confirmed.

Roommate’s entitled son causing hunger – NTA lays down law

Sarcastic response to entitled roommate’s request for free food

Tenant stands up to entitled landlord’s son. NTA

NTA for not feeding roommate’s entitled son invading family time

Roommate’s entitled son gets scolded by his mom for being TA ♂️

Food feud: Roommate’s son leaves everyone hungry. NTA wins.

Grown man can’t cook, but not your responsibility

No free lunch for roommate’s son. Tough love or a-hole move?

Roommate’s entitled son complains about free food. NTA stands firm.

Direct communication failed. NTA for ignoring him.

Leftovers are not for sharing. You’re not obligated to feed others.

Questioning the son’s mental development, but NTA for not feeding
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Roommate’s son goes hungry, but OP is NTA for not feeding him.

Roommate’s son goes hungry, but is OP responsible? NTA.

Roommate’s son is lazy, OP is NTA. Time to move out.

Roommate refuses to feed son, sparks debate over hospitality

NTA for not feeding uninvited, unwanted guest
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Misreading the age of the son leads to confusion. NTA.

Ignoring bad behavior: NTA, reasonable response

NTA comment shuts down entitled parent with sass
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No obligation to feed roommate’s entitled son

Roommate’s son left hungry , commenter not at fault.

Hungry roommate’s son not invited, NTA for not feeding him

Cooking dinner for oneself is NTA, don’t shame people

Privacy concerns in shared living spaces

Setting boundaries with entitled roommate’s son. NTA

Roommate’s son ignores boundaries, NTA for not sharing food

No-brainer NTA post with a hint of confusion �onfused

Cooking skills are essential, NTA suggests taking cooking classes

Setting boundaries with entitled roommate’s family. NTA

Roommate’s son invited himself to eat, NTA for refusing.

Tenant points out landlord’s unfair cost-cutting arrangement with son.

Roommate’s 24-year-old son left hungry, NTA for being upset

Suggesting a potluck to deal with roommate’s son’s hunger. NTA

Roommate’s son goes hungry, but NTA for not feeding him
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Roommate’s son is 24 and can cook for himself. NTA

Roommate’s entitled son tattles and mooches, NTA asserts dominance

Roommate’s entitled son excluded from family dinner. NTA wins

Stop giving him anything ever. Like raccoons and bears, AHs may become accustomed to rooting around and scrounging for their meals and that isn’t good for them as society takes a dim view of their presence in habited areas.

Roommate’s entitled behavior stopped after offering to share food ️

NTA stands firm against entitled roommate’s son

Uninvited guest at mealtime: NTA’s blunt response

Playful comment suggests humorous solution to hungry child situation

Roommate’s entitled son gets what he deserves.

Adult son should have asked and offered money. #NTA
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Roommate’s son is an adult, NTA. Creepy behavior, find elsewhere.

Roommate’s son is not their responsibility. NTA

Roommate’s entitlement questioned in feeding dispute

Not responsible for roommate’s adult son’s hunger
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