Hotel Hijinks: When a Stranger Wants to Share Your Bed

Imagine embarking on a week-long hike with a tour group, only to find yourself in a bizarre situation on the last night. Our protagonist, a 19-year-old male, is faced with an unexpected request from a stranger. The group is staying in a hotel as a treat, and our hero has been assigned his own room with a double bed. But what happens when a stranger from another tour group wants to share the room?

The Hotel Setup

A Room of One’s Own

Enter the Stranger

An Unusual Request

The Relationship Status Saga

The Rejection

Persistent Jim Strikes Again

The Angry Outburst

The Reasoning Behind the Rejection ‍♂️

The Postscript: A Breakup Revelation

The Verdict: Did Our Hero Make the Right Call?

So, our protagonist found himself in a tricky situation when a stranger named Jim asked to share his hotel room, claiming his friend Stacy was unwell. However, our hero had his doubts about Jim’s intentions and the ever-changing relationship status between Jim and Stacy. After firmly rejecting Jim’s request, he later learned that the pair had broken up just days before. Did our hero make the right call in keeping his room to himself? Let’s dive into some of the internet’s top reactions to this peculiar predicament.

Setting boundaries is important. Don’t let anyone invade your space.

Stranger wants to share bed, commenter says NTA

Unreasonable demands and bad reactions? Definitely NTA in this situation.

Skeptical of Jim’s story, NTA did the right thing

Horror fan gives safety advice after stranger requests to share bed.

A creepy guy in Stacey’s room? NTA suggests checking on her.

Sharing a bed with a stranger during a pandemic?

Sharing a bed with a stranger? No way! NTA wins.

Solo traveler gives advice on safety and boundaries while traveling.

OP rightfully refuses stranger’s request to share hotel bed.

Stranger asks to share bed, girl says no and kicks out. NTA.

Don’t share your bed with strangers, NTA for setting boundaries

Stranger danger! Trust your gut and protect yourself

Sharing a double bed with a stranger? NTA for saying no

Beware of strangers posing as sympathetic hotel roommates

Stranger wants to share bed, commenter advises to enjoy it

Setting boundaries with strangers while traveling. ️

NTA stands up for safety when stranger wants to share bed

Sharing a bed with a stranger? NTA, that’s just weird

Setting boundaries with strangers in hotels can be uncomfortable

Sharing a bed with a stranger? No thanks!

Standing up to a creepy stranger and prioritizing your comfort

Standing up for yourself and your boundaries against potential danger

Politely checking on Stacey > sharing bed with stranger

Trusting your gut saved you from a pushy stranger

Setting boundaries: why Jim’s request was completely inappropriate

Misunderstood intentions lead to uncomfortable hotel situation

Dodged a bullet! NTA did the right thing

Setting boundaries with strangers: prioritizing comfort over politeness

Sharing a bed with a stranger? NTA, that’s creepy

Don’t let strangers guilt-trip you into sharing your bed

Unapologetic response to entitled stranger’s rude request.

Setting boundaries: why sharing a bed with a stranger is unacceptable

Setting boundaries is important, especially when dealing with creepy strangers

Sharing a bed with a stranger during a pandemic? NTA

Stranger demands room in hotel, commenter says NTA

Sometimes it’s okay to lie to strangers

Safety first! Don’t let entitled strangers share your bed

Setting boundaries: NTA for not sharing bed with stranger

Stranger asking to share bed? NTA. Stand your ground

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself, NTA

Safety first! Being “rude” is better than being unsafe

Unwanted bed-sharing request raises safety concerns

Stranger in bed? NTA for refusing. Safety first

Unwanted advances on a trip? Stay safe and ignore them.

Stranger wants to share bed, but NTA stands firm

Stranger wants to share bed, commenter says NTA with disbelief

Respect boundaries . Saying no means no, end of story.

Stranger danger! Sharing bed with unknown guy? No way!

Setting boundaries is key! You made the right call.

Stranger asks to share bed in hotel, commenters agree: NTA

Sleeping with strangers? NTA, better safe than sorry

Not the a**hole: Commenter thinks guy was sketchy