Teenage Housemate Drama: Pregnancy Cravings or Just Plain Rude?

Picture this: You’re a 17-year-old girl living in a shared house with two other girls. Life hasn’t been easy for any of you, but you’ve found solace in each other’s company. One of your housemates, Cathy, is seven months pregnant and dealing with some pretty severe pregnancy symptoms. You’ve been doing your best to accommodate her, even adjusting your eating habits to avoid triggering her sensitive nose. One day, after a rare windfall at work, you decide to treat yourself to a meal from your favorite local restaurant. But when you get home, Cathy throws your meal in the bin, claiming the smell is making her sick. You’re furious, you’ve had enough, and you storm out of the house. Now, your other housemate is accusing you of being an a**hole. Are you? Let’s dive in and find out.

A House of Misfits

Cathy’s Pregnancy Woes

A Rare Windfall

The Meal Incident

The Confrontation

The Fallout

The Dilemma

The Living Situation

A House Divided: Who’s Really the A**hole Here?

Our young protagonist is caught in a tough spot. She’s been doing her best to accommodate Cathy’s pregnancy symptoms, but when her rare treat was tossed in the bin, she saw red. Was she wrong to storm out, leaving Cathy in distress? Or was Cathy out of line for throwing away her housemate’s meal? The internet has weighed in with some interesting perspectives. Let’s see what they have to say…

NTA, set boundaries, make her replace your meal and crib

Food feud: Pregnancy cravings or disrespectful roommate?

NTA. Stand your ground and prioritize your own well-being.

Demanding an apology and reimbursement for a ruined meal.

NTA. Cathy is entitled. Moving not an option. Consider rehoming cat.

NTA – Boundaries blurred, Cathy owes you and distance is needed

Food feud! NTA stands up to disrespectful housemate

Demanding restitution for a rude housemate’s pregnancy cravings

NTA. Food feud turns into a crib-building challenge!

Pregnancy cravings or rudeness? NTA should’ve handled it differently

NTA: Roommate threw out your treat and still expects help?

NTA. Cathy can’t take your food and throw it away. ‍♀️

NTA. She threw out your meal and then expected you to still help build her crib? Aw, hell no! ‍♂️ She can DoorDash you the same meal, and you can consider helping with the crib. Get ready to set and hold clear, firm boundaries for when baby comes. Or you’ll end up being a sitter, maid, short-order cook and more in no time. ⚠️

NTA. Unfair housemate expects too much. Find a new place!

Respecting boundaries: NTA stands up against disrespectful housemate ️

NTA: Find a new living arrangement!

Cathy and the cat: a**holes or just misunderstood?

Roommate threw out food, should you still help her?

NTA: No helping after she threw away your dinner?

Paula’s missing hand hinders her ability to assist

Food fight! NTA wants reimbursement for dinner sabotage.

NTA – Communication is key to avoiding unnecessary conflicts

Living together doesn’t mean you’re responsible for her cravings

NTA: Pregnancy cravings don’t excuse stealing food. Boundaries are important.

NTA. Food thrown out, but calling her a b**ch was harsh

Pregnancy sickness is tough, but throwing food? Not cool!

Cathy’s inconsiderate behavior sparks drama and food wastage.

Stand your ground! Don’t let entitled housemate take advantage!

NTA: Roommate’s rude behavior and lack of apology justified

Pregnant and grumpy, but tossing food crosses the line. ‍♀️

Not the a**hole, but what’s the drama all about?

NTA, but fostering kindness and open communication is crucial.

NTA. Pregnancy cravings don’t excuse rude behavior. No more favors!

NTA. Pregnancy cravings can be tough, but throwing food?

NTA. Pregnancy cravings don’t excuse throwing away someone’s food!

NTA – She owes you for the meal she threw out ️

NTA: Roommate throws out food, no reimbursement, no help offered

Boundaries crossed: NTA stands up to entitled pregnant housemate

NTA: Make her pay you back for the food

Pregnancy cravings don’t justify throwing out someone’s food. Stand your ground!

NTA. Let her build the crib by herself. Not your problem.

NTA’s shocking comment about a rude housemate and her baby

Cathy should replace your meal. Not the a**hole.

Navigating pregnancy cravings and entitlement in a shared living situation

NTA: Food thrown out, repay her first, then help with crib

Demand an apology and set house rules – NTA wins!

Pregnant roommate throws away food, OP deserves an apology.

NTA. Get paid for your meal and enjoy it fully!

NTA: Cathy needs to apologize and pay you back!

NTA. Boundaries are important. Don’t let her take advantage of you.

NTA. Stand your ground and protect your food!

Teenage housemate throws out food, sparks pregnancy drama

Pregnancy cravings vs. rudeness: housemate drama escalates ‍♀️

Pregnant and hangry? NTA takes a stand against rude housemates!

Pregnancy cravings and a sensitive nose make for an interesting roommate situation

Pregnancy cravings causing drama? NTA takes a stand!

NTA: Housemate’s pregnancy manipulates and guilt-trips, set boundaries now!

NTA: Pregnancy cravings don’t excuse rude behavior. ️

Will Cathy stay in the apartment after the baby?

Trade crib for Thai food? That’s a spicy negotiation!

Engaging comment defending the OP’s actions and questioning the roommate’s motives.

NTA OP, set ground rules with roommates for mutual respect.

Future unpaid nanny?

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with the abusive housemate! ✋

NTA demands repayment for stolen meal from pregnant housemate.

“Pregnancy cravings don’t excuse disrespect. Reimburse for food first.”

Roommate throws away pregnant woman’s meal, owes apology and replacement

Baby daddy MIA, commenter supports her. Not the a**hole.

“She threw out your meal and didn’t offer to replace it. NTA!”

Demanding reimbursement and refusing free labor. NTA, stand your ground!

Food thief gets a taste of her own medicine

Rude pregnant roommate? Don’t lift a finger! ‍♀️

Pregnancy cravings gone wrong! Drama over tossed dinner ️

Pregnancy cravings: chicken nuggets and mac & cheese!

Roommate owes you dinner before any further favors. ️

Pregnancy cravings turned nightmare! NTA, stand your ground!