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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/sxrllyya on 2023-09-11 16:07:19.
I (22F) work in a busy office with several co-workers, and one of them, Lisa (26F), has been causing a bit of drama recently. I’m not sure if I’m the asshole in this situation.
It all started when Lisa noticed that I often brought delicious homemade lunches to the office. She began making comments about how she’d love to try my cooking and suggested that I bring extra portions to share with everyone. While I don’t mind sharing occasionally, I didn’t feel obligated to do so every day.
One day, Lisa saw me heating up my lunch, which was a special dish I had prepared for my anniversary with my husband. She asked if I could share some with her and a few other co-workers. I politely declined, explaining that it was a special meal for my anniversary, and I had made just enough for the two of us.
Lisa seemed offended and said I was being selfish. She continued making comments about how I should be more giving and share my food with my co-workers to foster a better office environment. I tried to explain that it wasn’t my responsibility to provide food for everyone, but she didn’t seem to understand.
A few days later, Lisa confronted me again, asking if she could at least have a taste of whatever I brought that day. I was getting frustrated with her constant requests and told her no, which led to a heated argument in the office kitchen. Other colleagues got involved, and it turned into an uncomfortable situation.
Now, I’m wondering if I overreacted by not sharing my lunch with Lisa and whether I should have been more accommodating. AITA for refusing to share my food with my co-worker?