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A Woman Joked About Not Eating During A Stressful Breakdown, But Her Roommate Put Her In A Two-Week Timeout Over The Comment
TwistedSifter • • health
Key Points:
- A woman made a joke about not eating during an emotional breakdown caused by calorie counting, which her roommate took seriously and found offensive.
- Despite her apology, the roommate gave her the silent treatment for two weeks, refusing to communicate or allow her to speak to him.
- The woman felt the roommate was overreacting, especially since he often made jokes about food and body image himself.
- Others acknowledge the roommate’s feelings might be sensitive but consider the prolonged silent treatment excessive.
- The situation highlights how jokes about food and eating can unintentionally hurt others and strain roommate relationships.
