Moving in with your best friend can be a dream come true, but what happens when the dream begins to feel like a nightmare? This is the story of a 20-year-old woman who moved in with her best friend, a 21-year-old man who recently discovered that he is likely autistic. The twist? His sensitivity to germs is causing a rift between them, and the battleground is none other than… the woman’s cat.
A New Home, A New Discovery

The Germ Sensitivity Struggle

The Cat Kiss Controversy

A Stand for Kitty Love

The Blame Game Begins

The Cat vs. Cutlery Conundrum

Drawing the Feline Line

The Gaslighting Accusation

The Aftermath: Apologies and Awkwardness

The Kitty Kiss Conundrum: Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong?
In a world where boundaries are blurred, and the love for a pet becomes a point of contention, who is to blame? Is it the cat-loving woman who refuses to change her feline affection habits? Or is it her best friend, struggling with his newfound autism diagnosis and germ sensitivity? This tale of two roommates and one cat has left them in an awkward standoff. With accusations of ableism and gaslighting flying around, they’re left navigating a minefield of emotions. Let’s see what the world has to say about this feline feud…
NTA: Roommate weaponizes undiagnosed condition, time to move

“He’s not in charge of his feelings” ♀️ That’s not autism, that’s everyone. NTA.

NTA. Roommate’s germ issue shouldn’t control how you interact with YOUR cat

NTA, your roommate’s germaphobia doesn’t give him control over your cat’s kisses

When cat kisses cause conflict: get your own furry friend

NTA for speaking the truth, he’s a manipulative a**hole

“NTA. Roommate sounds self centered. Red flags everywhere. “

NTA. Stand your ground and don’t let him manipulate you.

NTA. OCD vs autism debate, roommate situation, and mental health.

NTA: Cat conflict sparks debate over feline friendship boundaries

Setting boundaries and accommodating needs: NTA, but be reasonable ❤️

NTA, you’re dealing with a manipulative person. Seek professional help.

Escape the claws! Consider moving out from this difficult situation.

Navigating the complexities of living with a mentally ill friend
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Autistic cat lover embraces freedom to interact with feline companion

Moving out is the purrfect solution to his ridiculous rules

Check out this adorable cat tax!

Autistic person calls out manipulative housemate for entitlement to cat kisses

When your cat steals the spotlight and demands all the kisses

NTA. Gaslighting with a yet to be diagnosis? Not cool.
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