Man Calls Out Roommate for “Accidentally” Eating His Food
ACCIDENTALLY? – A Reddit user, @ecbail, shared his experience with a roommate who repeatedly took his food without permission.
Living in a shared apartment with two other individuals, they had agreed to buy and label their own groceries while using one common refrigerator. However, one of the roommates consistently “accidentally” consumed @ecbail’s items—such as milk, eggs, and coffee—and despite promising to replace them, never followed through.
To avoid further issues, @ecbail chose not to confront the roommate anymore and instead purchased a small refrigerator for his room. He moved his groceries there to keep them safe and untouched. This decision, however, offended the roommate, who then accused him of being petty and “killing the vibe” in the flat. In response, @ecbail pointed out that they are simply housemates—not partners—and he shouldn’t be expected to monitor someone else’s behavior.
Feeling unsure whether he had overreacted, @ecbail turned to the Reddit community for their thoughts. The response was overwhelmingly supportive, with his post receiving over 6,600 upvotes. Many users agreed he was right to set boundaries. One commenter stated that if someone gets upset about losing access to something they didn’t buy or replace, it’s a clear sign they were taking advantage. Another said the roommate acted entitled, especially since he made no effort to maintain a peaceful living environment.
Several users shared similar stories—ranging from roommates eating their food without asking to using their personal toiletries. One commenter recalled how their milk would often go missing, only to discover that a child in the household was feeding it to their pet dog.
Most commenters agreed that a shared living situation only works when everyone respects each other’s space and belongings. As one commenter put it, “It can only work when nobody in the house is a thieving, and everyone agrees on whatever the parameters are.” Another praised @ecbail’s approach, saying he set clear and calm boundaries without being confrontational.