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. 🤔💔
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The Background Story 📖
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Trending
Offering a Helping Hand 🤝
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Must Read
Making Her Feel at Home 🏠
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The Rules 📜
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Rule #1: Cleanliness 🧹
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Rule #2: Visitors 🚪
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Rule #3: Noise Levels 📢
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Rule #4: Lights Off 💡
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Annoyed Reaction 😠
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Change of Plans ❌
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Apology and Ignored 🤷
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Friendship in Jeopardy 😢
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Common Courtesy? 🤔
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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.
Dry_Throat292 | Dry_Throat292
Dream deal turned nightmare for roommate-seeking friend. NTA wins!
Ditzy_Davros | Ditzy_Davros
NTA. Friend needs self-awareness and common courtesy. 🙄
xpotential31 | xpotential31
NTA for setting fair house rules with entitled friend 👏
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Offering free rent causes rift, friend takes other friend's side 😔
crystalrabbit45 | crystalrabbit45
Setting house rules saved friendship. Dodged two bullets. 💪
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Friendship in jeopardy over basic house rules 😕
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Dodged a bullet 💥 with this entitled roommate. #NTA
G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD
NTA offers free rent but friend ignores boundaries 😱🏠
ijustneedtolurk | ijustneedtolurk
Fair landlord dodges entitled diva roommate. No worries 👍
LoveBeach8 | LoveBeach8
Enjoy the karma as the bad roommate gets a taste 😂
CorrosiveAlkonost | CorrosiveAlkonost
Basic house rules caused major rift in friendships 😱
Substantial-Fox-4905 | Substantial-Fox-4905
Entitled friend refuses to follow house rules for free rent 😱🏠
pooptriceratops | pooptriceratops
Establishing boundaries early on prevents conflicts later. 🙌
CiscoRvjas | CiscoRvjas
Set your own rules, pay your own dues 👍
Vavamama | Vavamama
Polite house rules rejected, friend loses out. You're NTA 👍
ParsimoniousSalad | ParsimoniousSalad
Friend not paying rent and breaking basic rules? NTA, dodge bullet 👍
Treehorn8 | Treehorn8
No rent, no problem! NTA stands her ground 💪
EricDHennessy | EricDHennessy
Dodged a bullet 💣 NTA's fate saved them from roommate drama.
perplexedkibzer | perplexedkibzer
Navigating delicate boundaries of house rules with friends 🙏
Good_Comparison7402 | Good_Comparison7402
Living together 101: Common sense or house rules? NTA.
high-on-fantasy | high-on-fantasy
Enthusiastic commenter offers to move in and upgrade patio 😉
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Roommate's basic house rules cause friendship fallout 😱🏠
BigAsparagus9383 | BigAsparagus9383
Friend upset over basic house rules, but NTA for enforcing 🏡
GothicToast | GothicToast
Setting house rules is basic etiquette, NTA 👍
mia_scheherazade | mia_scheherazade
Dodged a bullet! 👏 NTA's house rules were reasonable.
Sarahcoffeebuzz007 | Sarahcoffeebuzz007
You're not the a**hole, and your friends need to change 🙅♀️
BishonenPrincess | BishonenPrincess
Redditors agree: OP is NTA and suggest posting on r/ChoosingBeggars 😎
Proper-Literature173 | Proper-Literature173
Friend's house rules cause rift, commenter sides with renter
MsDReid | MsDReid
Friendship jeopardized over basic house rules 😕
Anakerie | Anakerie
Friendship on the rocks over house rules? NTA has a point 👍
BoredAgain0410 | BoredAgain0410
Prev homeowner was an a-hole, now you? NTA fights back
Fugly0the0first | Fugly0the0first
Friend not paying rent, NTA for enforcing house rules 😊
Fluid-Letterhead7605 | Fluid-Letterhead7605
Setting house rules is common sense, NTA for enforcing them 👍
OkMathematician987 | OkMathematician987
Friend gets kicked out of house, commenter defends her. 💪
will555556 | will555556
Setting basic expectations can avoid roommate conflicts 👍
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Friend disrespects basic living rules, dodged a bullet 💣
EvanWasHere | EvanWasHere
Entitled friend refuses to follow basic rules, NTA for setting boundaries 👍
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Friendship saved by dodging bullet, but beware of bad roommates 😍
GrayBunny415 | GrayBunny415
Basic house rules causing friendship drama 🤷🏻♀️
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NTA. Friend won't follow simple rules, showed true colors. Cut ties. 👍
Maxxil | Maxxil
Stand your ground and cut out toxic friends. You deserve better! 💪
stuckNTX_plzsendHelp | stuckNTX_plzsendHelp
Dodging a bullet 💥: Friend's immaturity and disregard for rules.
WideBlock | WideBlock
Living with friends can be tricky, but this NTA has great tips 👍
Fyrefly1981 | Fyrefly1981
Reasonable house rules cause friend to accuse of being controlling 😕
Seliphra | Seliphra
Setting house rules is common decency. Don't need rude friends.
Panaccolade | Panaccolade
Setting house rules is common courtesy, not entitlement. NTA 👍
whatshappen2020 | whatshappen2020
Setting house rules is fair in a free roommate situation 👍
why_kitten_why | why_kitten_why
Rent-free living in exchange for consideration? NTA wins.
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Fair house rules lead to rocky friendship 😕
chicharrones_yum | chicharrones_yum
Setting house rules causes friendship rift 😞
LilMellyAdored | LilMellyAdored
Basic house rules, bad friend. Send her packing! 😱
PopcornDemonica | PopcornDemonica
Offered free housing with reasonable rules, friend declines and overreacts 🙄
Sw3d3n90 | Sw3d3n90
Dodged a bullet! 🎯 Setting house rules is totally reasonable.
Sudkiwi1 | Sudkiwi1
Friendship on the rocks over house rules - NTA wins
sammiedodgers | sammiedodgers
Fair house rules, no rent charged - NTA wins friendship feud 👏
kayu996 | kayu996
Living rent-free with rules is fair, NTA.
Cocoasneeze | Cocoasneeze
Setting house rules can strain friendships, but honesty is key 👍
JenicBabe | JenicBabe
Share this thread and dodge friendship bullets 💥
MilesMeow95 | MilesMeow95
Friendship on the rocks over house rules? NTA has reasonable expectations 😊
Miss_Lilydale | Miss_Lilydale
Friendship on the rocks over house rules? NTA says it all 👍
DifferenceDistinct62 | DifferenceDistinct62
Ungrateful roommate gets what she deserves 😒
Amegami | Amegami
Fair house rules for paying friend, but furniture rule flexible 👍
Hartleydavidson96 | Hartleydavidson96
Dodged a bullet 💣 NTA stands her ground against unreasonable house rules.
bucetilde | bucetilde
Setting basic rules for a roommate. NTA 👍
YourNiceLabStudent | YourNiceLabStudent
Thankful for dodging a bullet with those controlling house rules 🙏
0drag | 0drag
Setting boundaries is important, not controlling. NTA 👍
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Dodged a bullet with hilarious outcome! Not the a**hole.
Jetztinberlin | Jetztinberlin
