I have a room mate that eats a lot. Well when I go to the store I notice that in two days most of it is gone and it wasn't me that ate it. I wouldn't have a problem with it except that she doesn't buy food near as much as I do. The only time she does is when she has absolutly nothing to eat. That is b/c I don't go to the store to see if she will. What should I do??
2007-03-16 04:46:33 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I would talk to her and make some kind of agreement that you split the grocery bill 50/50...or that you only eat the food that you buy and she only eats the food that she buys...or, only go to the store and get what you need for that day..(that one could prove to be a pain but, better then spending all of your money and having her eat it all...) I had a friend that kept all of his non-perishables in his room (peanut butter, bread, chips, etc.) If all of this fails, go on strike...just refuse to go to the grocery...eat out! OR...get a new roommate!! GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-16 04:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ridiculous 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is only one thing you can do... most people walk around and live with friends or family without expressing their feelings and concerns... be open and honest... tell her your concern in a nice way... for example: "Can we talk for a minute? I am concerned about the moneys being spent on food and the fact that we have no agreement or terms on who buys or eats what... "
If she is willing to talk about it openly (without an attitude) talk and tell her how you feel... you don't mind sharing the food as long as you are both sharing the cost.. if that can't happen then the food can not be shared and both of you need to respect each other's stuff and leave it alone...
If she has an attitude about it, then you are dealing with a selfish brat who thinks she deserves everything to be given to her and even worse who is feisty enough to go behind your back and steal (oh yea - taking something that is not yours without asking is stealing), therefore you can make a statement that you do not appreciate her taking your food and not to do it again... In the end if she is this way, you will have no choice but to look for a different room mate, look for a different apartment, or watch your back with everything you buy...
Good Luck
2007-03-16 04:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
man this brings back bad roommate memories, I used to by toilet paper and hide it in my room because she never bought any.
Anyway, I would suggest talking to her about it. Maybe it would be best to go grocery shopping together, then split the cost down the middle. Make a list together beforehand, that way you can decide what you're both willing to pay for and what you're not (that way there's no arguing in the grocery store!). I would also suggest maybe dividing the food up into storage bags or something once you get home, put your names on them and that way nobody is eating more than the other.
Good luck.
2007-03-16 04:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by afwife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Tell her she needs to buy her own food and not use any of yours.
2. Buy a mini-fridge and store your perishable foods in there and lock it.
3. If you are paying the rent then tell her that you will increase her rent due to her eating your food.
4. Tell her to move out, if you can.
I don't know if you have talked to her about this problem, but you need to and let her know up front what you expect of her if she does eat your food.
Good luck.
2007-03-16 05:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by lremmell64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go ahead and start writing my name on all the things I buy and see if that works.She doesn't have to because you are buying the food.She is just being rude and waiting for you to do the shopping Then if you think this could work and you guys are home around the same times you could make a menu and then split the grocery bill in half.If you or her has company more the other then agree a price to pay extra.
2007-03-16 04:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by anntanner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Talk to your roommate. It is always the best approach. Be non-confrontational and non-judgmental. Assume your roomie is just being accidentally inconsiderate.
2. If 1 doesn't work, lace some food with something like ex-lax. That will teach her!
3. 2 was a joke. Just get a new roomie. If she doesn't stop after being told, she's just rude and you'll lose more than just food.
2007-03-16 04:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye your gonna have to talk to her.you no the mini fridge and all that's good but can you imagine the tention around the house walking on eggshells so sit down make a grocery list each put in $ 125 have snacks you both can share it's what you can call the dose not matter food.and if that dose not work then you need to tell her that the living situation is not working out. so bye bye bye bye so long farewell.
2007-03-16 05:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. get a new roomate
2. buy a mini frig for your room and when gone lock your door.
3. move out
4. Tell her if she eats your food you will give her a bill for the cost.
5. Tell her that if she continues that you will label your food and she can't eat your food and if she does she is kicked out!
Good Luck to you guys.
2007-03-16 04:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by MOM OF ONE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that straight ....thats no way man..my room mate used to do the same thing until i tell him that ...and asked him to share the cost of preparing the food too....u can ask her that as well.....you cant just sit back and let her take advantage of ur good nature .....
2007-03-16 04:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Le Saqib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try suggesting that you just share food. Tell her that you will shop, but she needs to pay half the food bill........up front!
Suggest $100.00 month for food and then you handle the shopping.
If that doesnt work become an a*s about it and/or move out.
2007-03-16 04:55:00 · answer #10 · answered by Trish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋