Imagine having a cozy little house and renting out a room to a friend, only to find out they’ve been hiding a major life event from you. That’s exactly what happened to our homeowner, who had already promised the room to her coworker, Sophie. But when she discovered Sophie’s secret pregnancy, she decided to offer the room to another friend instead. Now, Sophie is left without a place to stay and our homeowner is left wondering if she made the right choice. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale!
The Roommate Search Begins
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Sophie Makes Her Move
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Sticking to the Plan
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Time Flies ⏰
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The Bombshell
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Seeing Red
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A Change of Plans
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Breaking the News
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Sophie’s Reaction
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Avoiding the Party
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The Aftermath
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Friends’ Pleas
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Who Knew?
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Legal Matters ⚖️
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Secrets, Surprises, and Roommate Drama
Our homeowner is caught in a whirlwind of emotions after discovering her coworker and soon-to-be roommate, Sophie, had been hiding her pregnancy. Feeling betrayed, she decided to give the room to another friend instead, leaving Sophie in a difficult situation. As Sophie’s friends plead for a second chance, our homeowner is torn between helping her pregnant friend and staying true to her own desires. Who’s really at fault here? And what would you do in this situation? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complicated predicament…
Disclosing a pregnancy before sharing a living space is important. #NTA

Choosing not to live with a baby is understandable. NTA.

NTA, friend’s pregnancy is a big life change, required disclosure.
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Setting boundaries as a landlord is important. NTA! ♀️

Honesty is the best policy. ESH for not communicating clearly.

NTA. Pregnancy was a big detail. Red flags everywhere

Honesty is the best policy.
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Roommate upset over hidden pregnancy, calls friend a liar.

Agreement was for roommate, not roommate and baby. #NTA

NTA for not wanting a roommate with a baby. ♀️

ESH. Honest communication is always the right path.

Living with a newborn is tough, NTA for choosing roommate.

Living and working with same person + baby = disaster. NTA.

NTA for not wanting to live with a surprise baby

Being honest about pregnancy is important in roommate situations. NTA.

Colleague’s pregnancy might not have been a secret. INFO needed.

NTA commenter sympathizes with Sophie but acknowledges her mistake.

NTA for not wanting a surprise baby in your living space

Hiding pregnancy from potential roommate is not cool

Setting boundaries is okay, don’t let anyone guilt-trip you.

No roommates, no problem. Friends won’t take her in. NTA

NTA, dodged a bullet with entitled roommate and baby ♀️

Compassionate comment defends roommate decision, acknowledges pregnancy struggles.

Insensitive comment. Let’s not judge people’s choices.
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Disclose major life changes before moving in with roommates. #NTA

Trust is key in roommate agreements, NTA for backing out

Sophie tried to sneak into your house with a baby. NTA

Sophie’s omission of her pregnancy was a dealbreaker. #NTA
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Roommate hides pregnancy, loses opportunity. NTA for declining.

Honesty is key! ️ NTA for feeling betrayed.

You’re not obligated to rent your room to her

Sophie’s hidden pregnancy leads to lost roommate opportunity. NTA.

Living together can be critical. Finding a compatible roommate is important

Roommate hid pregnancy, NTA for not wanting to live with baby.

Living with a baby? No thanks! NTA for declining.

Don’t doubt yourself, set boundaries and don’t be manipulated. NTA

Hiding pregnancy to secure roommate is shady. NTA for declining.
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Expecting roommate hides pregnancy, loses opportunity. Commenters side with landlord.

NTA, but the real question is: full-time nanny or coparent?

Communication is key in shared living spaces

Dodged a cannonball-sized bullet NTA big time!

Friend hides pregnancy, loses roommate opportunity. NTA almost snookered.

Friend lied about pregnancy, NTA for losing roommate opportunity.

Renting out a room? Disclose kids or pets. NTA.

Sophie’s pregnancy secret costs her a roommate. NTA.

NTA. Roommate’s pregnancy not your responsibility ♀️
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Living with a baby requires 100% commitment. NTA.

Legal right to refuse roommates sparks debate

Starting a relationship with a lie is a huge red flag. Dodged a bullet.

Being upfront about a baby is crucial in shared living.

Hiding a pregnancy from a potential roommate – NTA or ESH?

Hiding pregnancy from potential roommate is not cool.

Parent shares hilarious reaction to potential newborn roommate
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Roommate hides pregnancy, loses opportunity. NTA for feeling deceived.

Roommate leaves after friend hides pregnancy

Dodging a bullet . Similar story shared before. NTA.

Living with a baby is a big deal . NTA.

Confusion over timeline and baby shower etiquette. NTA.

Having a newborn is tough, not disclosing it was wrong. NTA.

Compassionate yet firm response to inconsiderate roommate’s pregnancy deception.

Honesty is key in roommate situations, NTA made right choice.

Sophie should’ve told the OP, but rescinding was a dick move

Roommate hides pregnancy, loses opportunity. NTA for declining.

Having a kid comes with unexpected responsibilities. NTA.

Honesty is key in shared living situations

Sophie hid her pregnancy, NTA for not wanting to live together.

Being honest with potential roommates is important. NTA.

NTA should have been informed immediately. Renting to coworkers risky

Renting to coworkers is a bad idea, especially with kids

Choosing a roommate is personal and practical, NTA for deciding.

Roommate upset about hidden pregnancy, NTA for feeling that way.

Choosing a roommate is OP’s right, pregnant coworker should’ve disclosed

Both parties handled the situation poorly ♀️
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Having a roommate with a kid could make sleeping worse

Friend hides pregnancy, loses roommate opportunity. Commenter says NTA.

Roommate hides pregnancy, loses opportunity. NTA for declining.

Single mother shares her experience and support for Sophie. ❤️

Not the a**hole for revoking roommate offer due to pregnancy
