Housemate Havoc: When Shared Living Turns Sour

Picture this: you’ve found the perfect little nook in a charming, plantation-style house. Your living situation is idyllic, with just the right balance of privacy and community. But then, the tranquility is pierced by the pitter-patter of tiny feet and the innocent gaze of a hungry child. Suddenly, you’re thrust into a dilemma that’s as sticky as syrup on a pancake . Do you open your door and your heart, or do you stand your ground on personal boundaries? Dive into this tale of shared spaces, unexpected housemates, and the drama that unfolds when domestic lines are crossed. ❤️ ‍♀️

A Quaint Abode and New Neighbors

The Cast of Characters

Meet the Littlest Housemate

A Child’s Innocence Meets Adult Boundaries

Sounds of Childhood Echo ‍♂️

The Kitchen Conundrum

A Plea for Pancakes

A Father’s Request and A Tenant’s Refusal

Not on the Menu: Feeding the Neighbor’s Kid ‍♀️ ️

Door Knock Dilemmas and Work Woes

Setting Boundaries with a Gentle Nudge

Valentine’s Day Drama and Disappointment

Adult Time vs. Child’s Play: A Tough Call

The Heartbreak of a Pizza-Less Evening

A Landlord’s Inquiry and the Silent Treatment

The Aftermath: A Kid’s New Routine

The Pancake Predicament: A Slice of Shared House Life

In the world of shared housing, the lines between ‘mine’ and ‘yours’ can blur faster than a pancake on a hot griddle. Our protagonist found themselves in a sticky situation when the newest, pint-sized neighbor developed a taste for their cooking. With each knock on the door, the drama simmered, and when Valentine’s Day came around, it boiled over. The aftermath? A child’s routine changed, and a housemate labeled as a ‘snitch.’ It’s a tale that leaves us questioning the ingredients of community living and the recipe for personal boundaries. Let’s see what the online community has cooked up in response to this savory story…

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Boundaries set early on, but entitled dad and neglect sparks outrage

towards a**hole father. #NotTheA**hole

Setting boundaries with entitled housemate

takes courage. NTA!

taking a stand

Landlord called OP because Cody complained. Who’s the real snitch?

Assuming Cody’s responsibility for childcare? Not the a**hole. ‍♀️

Setting boundaries with housemate’s child
Not responsible, but willing to help in emergencies.

Landlord saves the day! But should Cody have made pancakes?

Calling out the audacity!

Debating caretaking responsibilities: NTA for Dean, but Cody’s behavior…

Setting boundaries with dad’s friends’ kids pays off

to work LOL!

Stand your ground. Sounds like the kid is going to be getting more attention during the day now, so it’s a win-win.

Setting boundaries and dealing with a snitch accusation – OMG!

The landlord’s response sounds promising, hope it gets resolved soon

to worry, he would talk to Cody.

Landlord drama and Cody’s entitlement – NTA for setting boundaries

to

Standing up against assumptions and unreasonable expectations

to feed and entertain a neighbor’s child.

take care of your own responsibilities

to make him a bowl of cereal himself.

No need to be the “nice neighbor lady” to cater to them.

Gender assumptions and childcare expectations lead to household tension.
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Not the a**hole for not taking responsibility of the kid

Responsible roommate refuses to parent, suspects neglect.

Dad needs to step up
and entertain his bored kid

to avoid havoc

time for some parenting

duty

dad

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries with housemate’s child

Annoying housemate situation, definitely not the a**hole

to be continued…

Pancake mishap? Tell us more about this kitchen disaster!

Setting boundaries with housemates: NTA stands up for themselves

to cater to Cody’s childcare needs? Nope. Same thing applies here.

Cody’s neglect puts Dean at risk. NTA for setting boundaries
ud83dudeaa

Firm but fair – dealing with dad’s kid, not dad’s responsibility

to stop encouraging the behavior and parent his own kid.

Sure the kid is 6 years old but it doesn’t sound like anything you said was rude. It was firm- no beating around the bush- and thats probably the best way to deal with this behavior.

You need to have a discussion with Cody. You’ve repeatedly told Dean to stop bothering you and he hasn’t. Like I said before it sounds like Cody is encouraging him to bother you.

Single parent stands up to entitled neighbor. Not the a**hole

to nanny

Firm but kind approach to helping kid in need ud83dude0a

Boundaries matter! Not your kid, not your responsibility

to feed.

Landlord called, but you’re the snitch? NTA. Cody’s problem.

Cody’s move to involve the landlord seems unfair and unnecessary

to the commenter.