Roommate's Mom Lays Down the Law, but Who's Really in Charge? 😲

Diply Social Team
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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. 📚👀

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 😊

bocboc11 | bocboc11

Emily's mom gets called out as a 'nut job' 🤯

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Positive feedback for a resolved situation 👍

TIL_eulenspiegel | TIL_eulenspiegel

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 👋

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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. 👍

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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

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