Woman’s Friendship on the Rocks Over House Rules

Picture this: your best friend gets kicked out of her living situation, and you offer her a place to stay in your apartment. Sounds like a good deed, right? Well, not for one woman (F21) who found herself in a sticky situation after laying down some basic house rules for her friend (F22) who was about to move in. Now, their friendship hangs in the balance, and the internet is weighing in.

The Background Story

Offering a Helping Hand

Making Her Feel at Home

The Rules

Rule #1: Cleanliness

Rule #2: Visitors

Rule #3: Noise Levels

Rule #4: Lights Off

Annoyed Reaction

Change of Plans ❌

Apology and Ignored

Friendship in Jeopardy

Common Courtesy?

The Internet Weighs In

So, is our protagonist being too controlling, or are her rules just common courtesy? The internet has some thoughts on this friendship fiasco. Let’s dive into the top reactions and see if we can make sense of this messy situation.

NTA. Commenters suspect former roommate was not the a-hole.

Dream deal turned nightmare for roommate-seeking friend. NTA wins!

NTA. Friend needs self-awareness and common courtesy.

NTA for setting fair house rules with entitled friend

Offering free rent causes rift, friend takes other friend’s side

Setting house rules saved friendship. Dodged two bullets.

Friendship in jeopardy over basic house rules

Dodged a bullet with this entitled roommate. #NTA

NTA offers free rent but friend ignores boundaries

Fair landlord dodges entitled diva roommate. No worries

Enjoy the karma as the bad roommate gets a taste

Basic house rules caused major rift in friendships

Entitled friend refuses to follow house rules for free rent

Establishing boundaries early on prevents conflicts later.

Set your own rules, pay your own dues

Polite house rules rejected, friend loses out. You’re NTA

Friend not paying rent and breaking basic rules? NTA, dodge bullet

No rent, no problem! NTA stands her ground

Dodged a bullet NTA’s fate saved them from roommate drama.

Navigating delicate boundaries of house rules with friends

Living together 101: Common sense or house rules? NTA.

Enthusiastic commenter offers to move in and upgrade patio

Roommate’s basic house rules cause friendship fallout

Friend upset over basic house rules, but NTA for enforcing

Setting house rules is basic etiquette, NTA

Dodged a bullet! NTA’s house rules were reasonable.

You’re not the a**hole, and your friends need to change ‍♀️

Redditors agree: OP is NTA and suggest posting on r/ChoosingBeggars

Friend’s house rules cause rift, commenter sides with renter

Friendship jeopardized over basic house rules

Friendship on the rocks over house rules? NTA has a point

Prev homeowner was an a-hole, now you? NTA fights back

Friend not paying rent, NTA for enforcing house rules

Setting house rules is common sense, NTA for enforcing them

Friend gets kicked out of house, commenter defends her.

Setting basic expectations can avoid roommate conflicts

Friend disrespects basic living rules, dodged a bullet

Entitled friend refuses to follow basic rules, NTA for setting boundaries

Friendship saved by dodging bullet, but beware of bad roommates

Basic house rules causing friendship drama ‍♀️

NTA. Friend won’t follow simple rules, showed true colors. Cut ties.

Stand your ground and cut out toxic friends. You deserve better!

Dodging a bullet : Friend’s immaturity and disregard for rules.

Living with friends can be tricky, but this NTA has great tips

Reasonable house rules cause friend to accuse of being controlling

Setting house rules is common decency. Don’t need rude friends.

Setting house rules is common courtesy, not entitlement. NTA

Setting house rules is fair in a free roommate situation

Rent-free living in exchange for consideration? NTA wins.

Fair house rules lead to rocky friendship

Setting house rules causes friendship rift

Basic house rules, bad friend. Send her packing!

Offered free housing with reasonable rules, friend declines and overreacts

Dodged a bullet! Setting house rules is totally reasonable.

Friendship on the rocks over house rules – NTA wins

Fair house rules, no rent charged – NTA wins friendship feud

Living rent-free with rules is fair, NTA.

Setting house rules can strain friendships, but honesty is key

Share this thread and dodge friendship bullets

Friendship on the rocks over house rules? NTA has reasonable expectations

Friendship on the rocks over house rules? NTA says it all

Ungrateful roommate gets what she deserves

Fair house rules for paying friend, but furniture rule flexible

Dodged a bullet NTA stands her ground against unreasonable house rules.

Setting basic rules for a roommate. NTA

Thankful for dodging a bullet with those controlling house rules

Setting boundaries is important, not controlling. NTA

Dodged a bullet with hilarious outcome! Not the a**hole.