We’ve all had our fair share of roommate drama, but this story takes the cake! Our storyteller, let’s call him ‘NoGoAwayDude,’ moved in with a guy named Joe six months ago. They weren’t really friends, but they needed each other to afford the rent. Fast forward to the end of their lease, and NoGoAwayDude finds a new place with his girlfriend, leaving Joe behind. But what happens when Joe shows up at their new apartment with suitcases in hand? Let’s dive into this wild tale!
The Roommate Situation

Not Friends, Just Roommates

Lease Ending and Moving Out ⏰

The Big Upgrade

Joe Gets the News

Surprise Visit

Miscommunication or Assumption?

Setting the Record Straight ❌

Joe’s Persistence

A Plea for Help

Guilt Trip Attempt

Standing His Ground

Mixed Reactions

Feeling Guilty?

The Verdict: Unwanted Roommate or Misunderstood Friend?
So there you have it, folks! NoGoAwayDude stood his ground and refused to let Joe move in, despite Joe’s attempts to guilt-trip him. But was he in the wrong? Some mutual friends think he could have helped Joe out for a few weeks, while others might argue that Joe should have clarified the situation before showing up with suitcases. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
Acquaintance shows up uninvited with suitcases, commenter says NTA.

Joe needs a reality check , you’re NTA

Roommate’s manipulative behavior exposed by NTA commenter

Sassy response shuts down guilt-tripping comment.

Clearing up misunderstandings with roommates is crucial

Clear communication is key to avoiding roommate drama

Unwanted guest with 6 suitcases tries to move in, NTA stands firm

Uninvited roommate assumes move-in, OP not responsible. NTA

Curious about how the unwanted guest found you?

Miscommunication leads to unwanted guest with suitcases

Clear boundaries are important in roommate situations

Doubting the authenticity of the story

Uninvited roommate shows up, but did he even pay rent?

Unwanted guest drama: Friend or not, boundaries are important

Unwanted guest shows up with suitcases. Is it creepy?

INFO requested on communication with unwanted guest, potential misunderstandings explored

Unwanted guest overstays welcome during pandemic. NTA made right call.

Suspicious post raises questions about unwanted guest’s knowledge.

Unwanted guest shows up uninvited with suitcases, NTA for refusing.

Roommate avoids legal trouble with unwanted guest. Not friends anyways

Curious commenter questions if OP is leaving something out

Don’t let it get to you and live your life

Roommate drama: Unwanted guest causes tension. NTA wins.

Bold move by unwanted guest, but commenter is NTA.

Uninvited roommate tries to guilt, gaslight, and crash. Stand firm.

Don’t let guilt force you into a bad roommate situation

Uninvited roommate shows up with suitcases, but OP dodges bullet

Clear communication is key. Friends can help Joe find accommodation.

Unwanted roommate drama. NTA for not letting him in
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Unwanted roommate drama: NTA for not letting Joe stay

Charity begins at home, not with other people’s resources

Roommate’s sneaky move backfires on him. NTA.
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Standing up to guilt-tripping roommate, NTA gets gold medal
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Unwanted guest tries to move in without paying or permission

Unwanted roommate shows up uninvited with suitcases, NTA shuts it down

Dodged a bullet with that last-minute ‘roommate’

Not the a**hole for not letting a non-friend stay

Don’t feel bad, he’s the a**hole

Why aren’t the mutual friends offering to help? NTA.

Setting boundaries with unwanted guests. NTA for standing firm.

Don’t risk it! Stand your ground and protect your home

Roommate’s assumption was crazy, NTA for not letting him in

Man takes in 2 strangers, agrees OP made right choice. NTA

NTA stands their ground against entitled roommate.
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Uninvited roommate shows up with suitcases and drama ensues. NTA.

Roommate refuses to take responsibility for being homeless. NTA

Friends call OP the a**hole for not hosting Joe

Don’t let him move in! NTA. Stand your ground

Evicting a roommate? NTA, but it’s never easy

Friends push to help, but why not offer to be roommates?

Unwanted roommate scammer gets what he deserves. NTA
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OP seeks advice on unwanted roommate, NTA assumed, no replies.

Roommate’s unwanted guest situation handled like a boss! NTA

Avoiding unwanted roommates and lease violations

Setting boundaries is important, NTA handled it well

Unwanted guest shows up unannounced, but OP is not TA ♀️

Uninvited guest tries to guilt trip, but OP stands firm. NTA

NTA. It’s understandable to not want an acquaintance overstaying.
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Roommate drama escalates with unwanted guest. YTA situation.
