Meet Emily and her roommate, both 21-year-old college students sharing an off-campus apartment. While Emily's parents pay for her half of the rent, her roommate covers her own expenses. But there's a catch: Emily's mom has some strict rules for the apartment, including a ban on boyfriends sleeping over due to religious reasons. Now, Emily's roommate is facing a dilemma - should she stand up to Emily's mom or just play along? Let's dive into the story. 📚👀
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The Roommate Situation
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Emily's Parents Pay Her Share
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Mom's Rules
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Emily's Secret Rebellion
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A Visit from the Parents
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Emily's Stance
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A Justified Rebellion?
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Mom's Opinion
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Seeking Outside Opinions
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EDIT: A Father's Perspective
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UPDATE: The Parents Arrive
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FINAL UPDATE: The Rules Discussion
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Political Tensions
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The Unexpected Resolution
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The Verdict: Who's the Boss? 🤷♀️
With Emily's roommate caught in a power struggle between religious rules and personal freedom, the internet weighs in on the situation. As it turns out, Emily's dad is more understanding and doesn't really care about the rules. In the end, Emily herself puts her foot down and tells her mom to drop the subject. So, who's really in charge here? It seems like the roommates have found a way to navigate the tricky waters of shared living. 🌊🏠
Roommate's overbearing mom gets put in her place by commenters.
borntolose1 | borntolose1
Follow-up requested by multiple commenters on NTA's situation.
Thia-M | Thia-M
To avoid conflict, it might be better to grin and bear it 😐
Legal-Biscotti3049 | Legal-Biscotti3049
Polite yet effective clapback earns praise from commenters 👏
kitkatkate83 | kitkatkate83
"Delightfully quaint" response shuts down roommate's mom's request 😂
sarahdavek | sarahdavek
Navigating roommate conflicts when mom pays half the rent 😕
lkvwfurry | lkvwfurry
Standing up to roommate's mom may be pointless and not worth it 😐
AdInteresting8032 | AdInteresting8032
Establish dominance by inviting BF over while she's there 😉
camthedestroyer | camthedestroyer
You're in charge of your apartment, not your roommate's mom 💪
SavageInkStudios | SavageInkStudios
Avoid confrontation with roommate's narcissistic mom by staying away. 😕
archeofella | archeofella
Stand your ground and assert your independence. 💪
metalasfck | metalasfck
The Three F's Rule: A new way of life 😎
bulletsbadboy | bulletsbadboy
Stand up for yourself and your autonomy! You're NTA 👏
SSH16 | SSH16
Stand your ground and take a break 🙌
serenechaos32 | serenechaos32
Stand your ground, you're not the a**hole in this situation.
Moon-Queen95 | Moon-Queen95
NTA but keep your lips zipped to protect your friendship 🙌
RazMoon | RazMoon
Stand your ground and assert your independence! 💪
Weskit | Weskit
Roommate's entitled mom gets shut down over rent payment. 💯
oranges214 | oranges214
Stand your ground! Roommate's mom overstepping boundaries. 🙌
The__Auditor | The__Auditor
Stand up for yourself and your independence. NTA 💪
rich-tma | rich-tma
Set boundaries with roommate's mom or find a new roommate. 💪
ShesGlobal | ShesGlobal
Setting boundaries with a disrespectful roommate's mom. 🙌
GreekAmericanDom | GreekAmericanDom
Pagan roommate suggests trolling homophobic mom, but it's risky 🤔
Bubbly-Kitty-2425 | Bubbly-Kitty-2425
Stand your ground! Roommate's mom can't dictate your apartment 💪
hideaway367 | hideaway367
Roommate's mom overstepping boundaries? Shut her down like a boss 🤯
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Take charge of your living situation! 💪🏼💰
SpiritOne | SpiritOne
Tenant stands up to overbearing roommate's mom. 💪
lilalbis | lilalbis
Stand your ground and play the broken record game 👊
VallisGratia | VallisGratia
Keep it to yourself and live your best life 😎
tersareenie | tersareenie
Roommate's mom oversteps, but Emily's sneaky plan may backfire 😲
SevsMumma21217 | SevsMumma21217
Roommate's mom oversteps boundaries; assert independence with respect. 😎
deadlyhausfrau | deadlyhausfrau
Avoiding roommate's mom like 🙈, NTA takes charge.
digfor_fire | digfor_fire
Establish your independence respectfully and save future headaches. 🙌
orinloki88 | orinloki88
Polite but firm response to roommate's mom's unwanted rules. 🙌
PAUL_DNAP | PAUL_DNAP
Set boundaries with roommate's mom, you're NTA. 🙌
caffeine-and-emotion | caffeine-and-emotion
Stand up to the roommate's mom and bring the boyfriend over 😎
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Equal say in apartment, respectfully refuse unreasonable requests. 👍
KURAKAZE | KURAKAZE
Stand your ground! 💪 You're an adult and in charge.
iraddney | iraddney
Assert your independence! Don't let her control your space 💪
pienoceros | pienoceros
Roommate's mom oversteps boundaries, fight back with rules 💪
frodosbitch | frodosbitch
Roommate's mom overstepping boundaries? NTA stands up for themselves 🙌
No-Jellyfish-1208 | No-Jellyfish-1208
Set boundaries politely but firmly with roommate's religious mom. NTA.
Morrighan1129 | Morrighan1129
Commenter warns about potential camera installation by intrusive mom.
Crazy_Comment_Lady | Crazy_Comment_Lady
Stand up for yourself! Being polite but firm is key 💪
Walktothebrook | Walktothebrook
Polite refusal is key to being NTA in this situation 😊
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Emily's mom gets called out as a 'nut job' 🤯
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Positive feedback for a resolved situation 👍
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Navigating a delicate situation with a controlling roommate's mother 🤷♀️
AnicetusMax | AnicetusMax
Clear the bad vibes with Sage? Let's discuss 🤔
TreeCityKitty | TreeCityKitty
Standing up for yourself in shared living spaces 💪
naranghim | naranghim
Curious commenter seeks full list of rules 🤔
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Roommate refuses to follow rules without rent payment 👋
Bobert9333 | Bobert9333
Stand your ground and own your space! You're NTA 💪
Sharkdiving | Sharkdiving
Navigating roommate's parents' rules: who's in charge? 🤔
super-sad-potato | super-sad-potato
Asserting your independence with a touch of sass 😎
20Keller12 | 20Keller12
Your apartment, your rules. Emily's parents don't live there. 👍
peely_gonna_stealy | peely_gonna_stealy
Sneak out and enjoy the day with a park visit 🌲
EmberrCat | EmberrCat
Don't let your roommate's mom control your living situation. 🙌
nobody_nemo_nobody | nobody_nemo_nobody
Respectful communication is key to avoid losing your roommate.
Blackandorangecats | Blackandorangecats