We all have that one friend who just doesn’t get it, right? Well, one hiker found himself in a pickle when his hiking buddy kept bringing along an annoying roommate. You see, our protagonist took up hiking to escape the city life and improve his mental wellbeing. ♂️ He usually prefers to hike alone, but his friend James joined him, and they became regular hiking buddies. But when James started inviting his roommate, things took a turn for the worse.
Hiking: A Peaceful Escape

City Life Takes a Toll ️

Hiking Buddy Joins In ♂️

The Perfect Hiking Partner

Enter the Roommate

The Roommate’s Nonstop Complaints

The Roommate Returns

The Hiker’s Ultimatum

Friendship on the Rocks?

Hiker’s Dilemma: Friend or Solitude? ♂️
So, our hiker is faced with a tough decision: continue to endure the annoying roommate or go back to hiking solo. He’s frustrated with James for not standing up to his roommate, and he’s starting to resent the hikes they once enjoyed together. But is it fair to put James in such a difficult position? Or should the hiker be more understanding of the roommate’s situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Ditch the friend, it’s unsafe to bring the annoying roommate.

Enjoy your hike without annoying roommates

Friend wants to join hike but has annoying roommate NTA suggests going solo

Hiking solo is better than dealing with annoying roommates

Roommate etiquette debate sparks in hiking group.

Avoiding conflict? NTA but confronting roommate may be better

Hiking is meditative for OP, annoying roommate ruins it. NTA.

Enjoy the peace of solo hiking ♂️

Hiking solo is not safe, but big dude with dog feels secure

NAH. Hiking is your therapy, explain to friend politely.
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Friend brings hiking-hating friend, NTA for excluding him

Hikers discuss how to compromise with annoying roommate on hikes ♀️

Stand up for yourself, don’t let a ‘friend’ take advantage

Friend’s annoying roommate causes hiker’s dilemma. NTA wins.

Hiking for wellbeing, but annoying roommate ruins it. NTA.

Hiking solo for mental well-being is important. NTA.

Take a hike solo , let them figure it out

Hiking is a peaceful space, don’t ruin it for others

Hiking solo vs losing a friend

Prioritizing mental health while hiking

Set your boundaries and hike solo. Safety first!

Positive vibes only! NTA decides to cut off toxic friend. ✂️

Take care of your mental health, go on solo hikes

Set boundaries and prioritize mental health. NTA

Hiking solo is the way to go

Annoying roommate ruining hike, threatening to ditch friend. NTA.

Hiker considers ditching friend over annoying roommate’s constant complaining

Hiker chooses annoying roommate over friend. NTA or ESH?

Hiking solo for peace and destressing. No ultimatums needed.

Ditch the annoying roommate and hit the trails stress-free!

Friend’s annoying roommate ruins hikes, NTA suggests solo hikes.

Solo hikes > Annoying roommate ruining hikes
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Set boundaries and prioritize your mental health. NTA

Don’t let a bad roommate ruin your hike

Enjoy your hikes alone, NTA!

Hiker shares frustrating experience with unfit hiking companions

Sneaky solution Just ditch the annoying roommate without warning.

Short and savage. Dump the trash

The comment section is off to a slow start

Friendship on the rocks over annoying roommate

Respectful hiker ditches annoying roommate for friend’s peace

Hiker refuses to be a mediator for annoying roommate.

Hiker deals with annoying roommate on hikes, seeks advice.

Hiker prioritizes own peace, questions annoying roommate’s friendlessness

Secret hiking plans to avoid annoying roommate drama

Secretly ditching an annoying roommate? NTA, go for it!

Hiking solo is the solution ♂️

Take control of your hike ️. Don’t let anyone hold you back.

NTA: Friend’s annoying roommate is not your problem

Friend’s annoying roommate causing tension on hiking trip. NTA suggests solution.

Take control and confront the annoying roommate yourself.

Solo hiking might be the best option

Hiking solo is better than dealing with a**hole roommates

Not the a**hole, but who’s the annoying roommate?

Solo hiking may be the only option

Solo hikes > annoying roommate. We feel you

Secret hiking trip to escape annoying roommate drama

Take a hike alone , don’t sacrifice yourself for others.

Hiking friendship tested by annoying roommate. NTA for ditching.

Share the adventure, not the annoying roommate!

Enjoy the hike, not the role of camp counselor

Hiker chooses solo hikes over annoying roommate drama

Enjoy nature and leave the annoying roommate behind! #NTA

Take a solo hike ♂️ and clear your mind, NTA.

Put yourself first . Your happiness matters more than annoying roommates.
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Self-care matters! They’re the a**holes for not understanding.

Hiking with a stressful roommate defeats the purpose. NTA.

Commenter is not the a-hole, no replies yet
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Hiker threatens to ditch friend over annoying roommate . NTA! Solution: exclude roommate from future trips

Hiker considers solo hike over annoying roommate
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NTA. Short and sweet judgement with a thumbs up emoji.

Set boundaries and hike solo . Don’t be held hostage.

Enjoy the peace of solo hikes. You’re not the a**hole.

NTA, but what did the annoying roommate do?
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No fun allowed? NTA hiker threatens to ditch serial complainer friend

Commenter not at fault for roommate’s annoying behavior

Commenter not at fault, no replies yet

Hiker suggests increasing distance to ditch annoying roommate

Annoying roommate? NTA hiker gets sympathy and hiking buddy offers
