Imagine owning a house and having a friend stay rent-free in your guest room to save up for their own place. You’ve been dating your girlfriend for almost a year, and everything seems perfect. But then, your friend suddenly says they’re uncomfortable with your girlfriend coming over and wants her gone. What would you do? Here’s a story of a homeowner who faced this exact dilemma.
The Generous Homeowner

The Roommate’s Request

The Living Arrangement ️

The Uncomfortable Roommate

Searching for a Reason

The Supportive Girlfriend

The Vague Discomfort

The Girlfriend’s Perspective ♀️

The Homeowner’s Decision ✋

The Emotional Outburst

The Update: A Heart-to-Heart

The Unrequited Love

The Emotional Rollercoaster

The Resolution

The Apology and Moving Forward

Roommate’s Unrequited Love Unveiled
After a heart-to-heart conversation, the homeowner discovers her roommate has been in love with her since college, and living together has reignited those feelings. Hormonal changes and other emotional factors contributed to the roommate’s discomfort with the girlfriend’s presence. They agree on a resolution, with the homeowner helping her roommate find a therapist and making adjustments for privacy. The girlfriend will still be coming over, and they all hope for a harmonious living situation moving forward.
Roommate’s jealousy may stem from feelings for OP or GF.

Roommate may have a crush on OP, bet on it! NTA.

Commenter finds situation ridiculous, excited for potential drama.

Friend uncomfortable with girlfriend, but won’t say why

Jealous roommate? NTA. She needs to deal with herself

Roommate’s strange request: Does she have feelings for OP’s girlfriend?

Sassy NTA comment receives witty reply

Roommate’s request may have hidden motives. Investigate before reacting.

Roommate’s behavior towards girlfriend: NTA or ESH situation?

Ungrateful girlfriend causing roommate drama in shared home

Beware of jealous roommate’s motives. NTA for having girlfriend.

Roommate’s entitlement over homeowner’s girlfriend backfires. NTA wins.

Roommate uncomfortable with girlfriend, NTA suggests finding new place

NTA stands up for homeowner’s girlfriend, sparks no debate.

Roommate’s discomfort may stem from personal issues, not GF’s gender

NTA. Homeowner can do whatever they please in their own house

Roommate’s guest is depriving privacy, GF should be prioritized.

Eviction justified? Commenters agree with NTA verdict

Commenter questions obvious judgement in self-aware post

Girlfriend drama? NTA says ‘It’s your house’

Real friends don’t make shocking requests

Girlfriend not welcome? NTA, it’s your home ❤️

“Uncomfy”? Roommate’s girlfriend causing tension ♂️

Commenter’s blunt response to roommate’s unreasonable request.

Roommate’s request denied: Homeowner’s GF welcome in shared house

Give notice immediately, avoid entitlement and misery.

Girlfriend unwelcome, but no good reason given. NTA

Advice on how to address roommate’s unexpected outburst and concerns.

Roommate’s jealousy causing tension in friendship. NTA, handle gently

NTA. Commenter suggests friend’s issue is trans-related projection. Reply implies possible romantic feelings.
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Roommate’s irrational behavior towards homeowner’s girlfriend. NAH.

Girlfriend living rent-free? NTA, says commenter with laughing face.

Roommate upset about homeowner’s girlfriend staying over. NTA.

Clear communication is key

Roommate’s motives questioned in comment section

Roommate’s strange request leads to NTA’s justified reaction.
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Mystery surrounds roommate’s strange request. What’s really going on?

Don’t let her manipulate you. You’re not responsible for her.

Agree, roommate’s behavior seems suspicious. NTA for having girlfriend over.

Roommate’s love confession prompts awkward living situation

Confusion over OP’s trans lesbian girlfriend, but roommate has no say

Is the roommate jealous or is there more to it?
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Roommate jealous of girlfriend?
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Unpaid ‘roommate’ wants to control guests? Your house, your rules. NTA

Roommate’s jealousy revealed in shocking request. #NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend unwelcome, NTA for setting boundaries.

Self-reflection is key Don’t be too hard on yourself

Update brings wholesome twist to NTA comment ❤

Roommate’s dishonesty warrants eviction. NTA.

Girlfriend vs Roommate: NTA, it’s YOUR house. Roommate needs help

NTA! But what led to this shocking request?

Mystery surrounds the situation.
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Roommate’s girlfriend unwelcome? NTA says beggars can’t be choosers
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Girlfriend not paying rent? NTA, she has no say ♀️
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Roommate’s girlfriend unwelcome? Commenter says NTA for siding with homeowner.

Homeowner’s girlfriend unwelcome? Roommate gets evicted without hesitation

Commenter predicts roommate’s feelings for homeowner, happy for resolution

Being open to communication can prevent conflicts

NTA. Short and sweet, no need for explanation

NTA. Roommate’s jealousy and unreciprocated feelings require physical space.
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Girlfriend staying rent-free, NTA calls out her audacity

Your home, your rules Stand your ground!
