Do I have a right to be upset at my friend for making comments on my eating habits?
My friend that I live with has recently been making comments about the foods I’ve been eating and it’s making me irritated. I told her today that I ordered my pregnancy craving that I hadn’t had in 2 weeks and she says “Shouldn’t you be slowing down on the sugar?” Keep in mind she only sees maybe 10% of what I eat in the day. She also told me that I shouldn’t be drinking coffee after I explained several times that I only have maybe a cup a day and its safe as long as I monitor how much caffeine I have. Honestly I feel like it isn’t her place to comment on my eating habits &
it’s making me uncomfortable. I may eat something unhealthy once in a while but I make sure I eat it in moderation. I don’t think I should even have to explain myself but I’m honestly sick of her comments and I don’t know how to tell her that she needs to chill out.
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I would literally just say “Do not comment on what I eat anymore please and thank you.” You don’t owe an explanation for anything.
You are growing another human inside you. Your eating habits aren’t just you, baby also has influence on what you eat. So when you’re able to find things baby allows, go for it. You shouldn’t have to worry about what others think when it comes to you feeding you and baby. So long as you are giving baby nutrition they need, just let your friend know “I am eating what my baby allows me to eat. I am sending food to the child I am growing”
@Laura I’d leave out the “while I’m pregnant”. It’s not her business what OP eats in general
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I’ve also felt uncomfortable when people make comments about how MUCH food I’m eating. It’s best to be frank and say something like, “I prefer if you don’t make comments related to my eating while I’m pregnant.” It should be as simple as that, and hopefully they will respect your wishes.