Pregnant Roommate Left High and Dry: Was it Justified? 😲

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Living with roommates can be a challenge, especially when they don't pull their weight. But what happens when the situation escalates and your roommate becomes pregnant and financially dependent on you? One person found themselves in this predicament and decided to take drastic measures by moving out without warning. Was this the right decision or a heartless move? Let's dive into the story. 😏

The Roommate Situation

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Holly's Pregnancy

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Failed Attempts to Talk

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Expecting More Help

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Time to Move Out

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New Apartment Found

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The Big Move

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Talking to the Landlord

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Holly's Situation

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Rent and Security Deposit

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Ignoring Holly's Calls

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Holly's Struggles

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Accusations of Abandonment

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Refusing to Reconnect

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Conflicting Opinions

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The Great Roommate Debate: Who's in the Wrong? 🤷

So, our protagonist found themselves in a tough spot, with a pregnant and financially dependent roommate. After failed attempts to talk it out, they decided to move out without warning, leaving Holly to fend for herself. Friends have mixed opinions on the situation, with some suggesting a conversation could have resolved the issue, while others believe our protagonist was justified in their actions. What do you think? Let's see what the internet has to say... 🍿

NTA for not warning roommate, but ESH for lack of communication.

pretent_its_witty | pretent_its_witty

ESH. OP had the chance to be the bigger person, but chose to screw over the roommate. Roommate was also taking advantage of OP.

saltygreenmermaid | saltygreenmermaid

Roommate conflict escalates due to lack of communication. ESH.

Helpful_Shock_8358 | Helpful_Shock_8358

ESH. Roommate was a mooch, but OP should have communicated better.

gxr1000 | gxr1000

ESH. OP was unkind in not giving more notice, but Holly also needs to grow up.

iwillsitonyou123 | iwillsitonyou123

OP is deemed YTA for ghosting her pregnant roommate without any prior notice or conversation.

VivaVeronica | VivaVeronica

Expecting too much & lack of communication led to issues 😕

Annaranha | Annaranha

OP is the a**hole for not communicating and leaving roommate stranded. 😒

stats_padford | stats_padford

Moving out without telling pregnant roommate: Asshole move? ESH

lh123456789 | lh123456789

Pregnant roommate left high and dry, but who's responsible? 🤔

emilyjlewis | emilyjlewis

Roommate used OP, but OP left her in a bad spot. ESH 😐

WolfgangAddams | WolfgangAddams

Roommate's delusion caused chaos, but communication could have helped. 🤔

Filomianor | Filomianor

SaurPuss | SaurPuss

Pregnant roommate treated OP like parent and partner, NTA for moving out. 🤰

dftaylor | dftaylor

Roommate takes advantage, OP not at fault. NTA 😊

Demo_Bec | Demo_Bec

Commenter calls out OP for cowardly behavior towards pregnant roommate.

SeleNyx | SeleNyx

Roommate bailed on pregnant roommate without notice. YTA. 🙄

emersj | emersj

OP accused of being a coward for terminating lease on pregnant roommate. ESH 😔

buggingstrawberry | buggingstrawberry

Pregnant roommate left high and dry: Fair or not? 🤔

books2246 | books2246

NTA. Roommate took advantage, you're not responsible for her pregnancy.

imalwaysscrolling | imalwaysscrolling

Roommate was a mooch and expecting you to help. NTA 👏

byebyelovie | byebyelovie

Roommate's manipulative behavior calls for setting boundaries. ESH.

BroadElderberry | BroadElderberry

Is the pregnant roommate taking advantage of her? 🤔

cnietz00 | cnietz00

Stone cold move: YTA for not having a conversation first. 😱

[deleted] | [deleted]

Don't let guilt-tripping roommates control your life. 🙌 NTA

ki11obok | ki11obok

Roommate drama: Lazy freeloader or wimpy pushover? 🤔

MoFun06 | MoFun06

Roommate situation is ESH. Lack of communication and abrupt departure.

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Roommate's decision to leave pregnant roommate was not justified 😔

marchhares | marchhares

Communication is key! Both parties could have handled better 👍

shesbeenswinging | shesbeenswinging

OP left pregnant roommate homeless without warning. YTA. 😱

IamtheHarpy | IamtheHarpy

Avoiding drama: Standing up to social manipulators 🙌

museisnotyours | museisnotyours

Both wrong: pregnant roommate relied too much, but sudden leaving unfair.

PettyCrocker_ | PettyCrocker_

Both parties need to learn to communicate and not take advantage. 🚧

JBaskervillain | JBaskervillain

Don't monkey around, it's NTA - not her problem 🐒

TXblindman | TXblindman

Friend takes advantage of pregnant roommate, commenter says NTA 👍

thejesustrolley | thejesustrolley

Roommate taking advantage, but ghosting not the best solution. 🤔

Korrin | Korrin

ESH for Holly's behavior, but also for not setting boundaries. 💬

orbitalchild | orbitalchild

Roommate shirks responsibilities, pregnant or not, OP not obligated. NTA.

wpkn | wpkn

Roommate moves out while pregnant, but was it justified? 😕

ConfusedFanGirl0502 | ConfusedFanGirl0502

Confrontation with a slippery roommate leads to escalating demands. ESH 😕

BugsRatty | BugsRatty

Roommate conflict leaves pregnant woman homeless. ESH, but boundaries needed.

Niccy26 | Niccy26

Blindsided pregnant roommate: ESH, but communication could've helped 😐

minty_103 | minty_103

Roommate not responsible for pregnant roommate's situation. 👍

PerfectChemical | PerfectChemical

Leaving a pregnant roommate jobless during pandemic - ESH 😒

Womensplain | Womensplain

Both parties are at fault, but communication is key 📢

devilwitharumbottle | devilwitharumbottle

Roommate's pregnancy drama: NTA not the baby's daddy 😊

Kaeyko | Kaeyko

FitzWriting | FitzWriting

Communication is key! ESH should have given notice.

bright_copperkettles | bright_copperkettles

Setting boundaries is important, even with pregnant roommates. NTA 👍

ZippeDtheGreat | ZippeDtheGreat

Conflicted commenter calls out pregnant roommate and defends OP. 😐

NervousAstronaut6837 | NervousAstronaut6837

Roommate situation gone wrong, both parties need to communicate better 😔

Oh_Wiseone | Oh_Wiseone

Single pregnant roommate criticized for depending on roommate's support.

Disneyfreak77 | Disneyfreak77

Pregnant roommate drama: Both sides at fault 🤷‍♀️

Justbecauseitcameup | Justbecauseitcameup

Roommate left high and dry: commenter thinks OP should have handled it better. YTA 😕

RebelScientist | RebelScientist

Roommate used manipulation, but leaving without notice wasn't ideal. 🤷🏼‍♀️

ADragonuFear | ADragonuFear

Enabling a pregnant roommate's bad decisions - ESH. 🤷‍♀️

JDK002 | JDK002

Op ghosted pregnant roommate, ESH but op is bigger a**hole 😲

Seathing | Seathing

Both parties share the blame for the messy situation 😐

AliceInWeirdoland | AliceInWeirdoland

Enabling vs. Boundaries - Both roommates share the blame 😒

Wolfy-Corpse | Wolfy-Corpse

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