Living with a health and fitness enthusiast can be both motivating and challenging, especially when you have different coping mechanisms. For our 22-year-old protagonist, her secret weapon against depression is cake. But when her roommate Brooke discovers her hidden stash, things take a dramatic turn.
Fitness Nut Roommate ️♀️

Healthy Living Expectations

Depression Struggles

Calorie Counting Criticism

The Depression Cake Secret

Hidden Cake Stash ️♀️

Cake Discovery

Confrontation Time

The Cake Ban

Cake Toss ️

Cake or Control: The Ultimate Roommate Dilemma
When a secret stash of depression cakes is discovered by a health-conscious roommate, the question of who’s in the right becomes a hot topic. Is it wrong to indulge in a sweet treat when feeling down, or should roommates respect each other’s lifestyle choices? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this delicious dilemma.
Roommate’s controlling behavior may be a sign of an eating disorder . Commenters suggest seeking help and setting boundaries.
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Tenant discovers roommate’s food control issues, seeks new home

Roommate’s control issues force secret depression cake consumption

Hiding food is not healthy, stand up for yourself

Hiding cake in the bathroom? Not a healthy environment. #NTA

Roommate’s controlling behavior towards food causes conflict. Find solutions.

Eating cake in secret isn’t healthy, but NTA for doing it
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Roommate tries to control diet, but OP is NTA

Recognize the signs of disordered eating and prioritize self-care


Roommate’s overbearing behavior called out by commenter. NTA

Roommate oversteps boundaries with unreasonable rules about personal snacks. NTA.



Roommate’s controlling behavior compared to a cult, plan to leave.

Hiding cake in the bathroom is a red flag for an eating disorder.

Roommate’s controlling behavior towards food is concerning and inappropriate. NTA.

Roommate’s controlling behavior over food is unacceptable. You’re NTA.

Cake shaming? NTA roommate hides treats from cake-phobic Brooke

Roommate shames for eating cake, NTA stands up for themselves

Stand up for yourself and your snacks! NTA

Roommate’s controlling behavior worsens depression. NTA for hiding treats

Roommate’s cake rule broken, leading to trust issues and conflict

Roommate can’t dictate your diet, enjoy your depression cake
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Roommate’s imposition of lifestyle worsened depression. NTA.

Roommate tries to control diet, but renter stands up. NTA

Roommate’s invasive behavior uncovered, OP urged to set boundaries

Don’t let a controlling roommate ruin your happiness

Friend’s issues lead to secret depression cakes, NTA understands.

Enjoy your depression cakes without any guilt. NTA!

Roommate’s controlling behavior over OP’s body is unacceptable

Roommate’s controlling behavior is unhealthy. NTA for standing up.

Roommate conflict over food choices. NTA wants to move out.
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Roommate’s controlling eating habits are not okay. NTA.

Roommate’s strict diet rule leads to secret cake stash

Roommate forbids depression cakes, OP hides them, still not enough. NTA.

Discovering the true meaning of ‘depression cake’

Roommate’s cake ban leads to body dysmorphia and depression

Enjoy your depression cakes freely, you’re NTA.

Don’t let Brooke control your relationship with food . Take control of your life and body .

Toxic friendship alert . Setting boundaries is crucial for self-care.

Suggest seeing a registered dietitian together to save relationship

Former bodybuilder calls out roommate’s unhealthy relationship with food

Negative comment, suggest finding a new roommate

Enjoy your cake in peace

NTA. Roommate’s behavior can trigger eating disorders. Move out ASAP.

Toxic living situation? Get out and treat yourself

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Supporting someone in an abusive situation

Indulge guilt-free, NTA! Roommate’s fitness obsession is not your problem
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Roommate’s hidden treats discovered, NTA for wanting a donut

Roommate’s controlling behavior over food is not acceptable. NTA.

Friend is TA for yelling and controlling behavior

Don’t let your roommate’s food issues become yours

Roommate’s controlling behavior called out by commenter.

Roommate’s secret depression cakes get a NTA judgement

Roommate’s controlling behavior over food raises red flags

Roommate’s micromanaging is unhealthy for OP’s mental health. NTA

Enjoy your cake and leave the toxic roommate behind

Enjoy your depression cakes in peace
