Who doesn’t love a good romance? But what happens when the love nest becomes a pigsty? Our heroine (29F) finds herself in a pickle with her boyfriend (28M) who moved into her apartment four months ago. Despite her warnings about his long commute to work, he was eager to leave his parents’ house. Now, she’s juggling graduate school, teaching, and caring for her sick mother, only to return home to a mess. Let’s dive into this domestic drama…
A New Roommate Arrives

Warning Signs Ignored

Life Takes a Turn

Home Sweet…Mess? ️

The Laundry Saga Continues…

Grocery Ghost

Toilet Troubles

Excuses, Excuses… ️

A Tough Decision Looms…

Messy Love: A True Test of Patience and Tolerance
Our heroine’s life has been a whirlwind lately. Between finishing her graduate degree, preparing to teach, and caring for her sick mother, she barely has time to breathe. But instead of coming home to a sanctuary, she’s greeted by a mess, courtesy of her boyfriend. From smelly bedsheets to urine on the toilet seat, it seems he’s not quite ready to adult. And while he’s quick to cite his fatigue and financial reasons for his behavior, she’s left wondering if he’s really cut out for independent living. Is it time for him to pack his bags? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Living alone won’t necessarily teach him to clean up
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NTA: Kick him out! Give him 2-3 months notice. Good luck!

Dump his smelly a** and focus on yourself

NTA, communicate clearly and directly with your messy boyfriend

NTA, messy boyfriend causing emotional toll. Supportive but emotionally drained.

NTA. Relationship red flags and a mommy-expectant boyfriend

♀️ Cut the dead weight and move on! You’re NTA!

NTA — Kick this one to the curb.

Take back your apartment and your life!

Dump the slob! Your nostrils will thank you later.

NTA. Communicate your boundaries and help him understand your needs

NTA. Disrespectful boyfriend? Time to kick him to the curb.

Take time to reflect on the future of your relationship

NTA. Prioritizing self-care and expressing concerns about partner’s hygiene

Messy boyfriend’s gotta go! NTA.

Prepare for breakup? If you can handle it, end it!

Polite breakup advice: focus on your own life and stuff.

NTA. Set clear cleanliness standards or consider ending the relationship ♀️

Dump the man-child and find a mature partner

NTA: Take back your home from the messy boyfriend!

NTA. Messy boyfriend’s hygiene standards lower than yours. You deserve better.

“NTA! Kick him out and don’t make babies until he changes! “

NTAH. You do you. F that guy.
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NTA: Be assertive and have an honest conversation about expectations.

Curious about his living situation before moving in with her

NTA. Boyfriend needs to clean up his act. Good luck with dissertation!

NTA, messy boyfriend lacks hygiene and support, you need a partner
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Teach him to clean before kicking him out

Messy boyfriend? She’s not the a**hole for calling him out

NTA. Experience living alone is important for a responsible partner.

Don’t be his maid forever! Consider moving on. ♀️

NTA. Prioritize yourself and your goals. Communicate your needs clearly.

NTA. Gross boyfriend? Kick him out!
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Don’t settle for a messy partner! Kick him out!

Dump the slob and find your own clean sanctuary!
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Privileged guy admits messy habits, vows to change for new place

NTA – No hope for change

NTA: Messy boyfriend creates power dynamic, neglects shared space.

NTA: Cleaning up after him? Being an adult sugar pie.

NTA – Discovering your boyfriend’s true colors after 4 years
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Financial fairness in love: Splitting rent and bills

30 days. NTA. You’re basically his parent.

“NTA – He’s an adult, not your responsibility.” ♀️

NTA. Is this the future you want?

“NTA – Be kind to yourself. Don’t let stress consume you.”

Dump him!

NTA, but are you mothering him? Let him learn life skills!

NTA! Gross slob alert! Clean up or kick him out!

NTA: Kick him out or teach him how to adult? ♀️

Dump him! Don’t be stuck with a man-child forever.

NTA. Kick him out of the apartment and the relationship.

NTA. Have a serious sit-down conversation with your messy boyfriend

NTA, but give him a chance to change. Communication is key

“NTA – Kick him out and change the locks.”

Man’s adjustment to living with a woman made him cleaner

Dump the slob!

Disgusting boyfriend vs. decent men: Is it worth staying together?

Dump him! Your happiness and peace are worth it!

NTA. Ick

“Live with me and you’ll know me.” Not the a**hole, dump the motherf**ker already.

NTA: Time to clean up or kick him out

NTA. Set boundaries and give him a reality check
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Dump him! You deserve better than a messy boyfriend.

Mismatched vibes?

Real men never rest, always fixing and cleaning. Get you one!

NTA: Finding a partner, not a mommy
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Dump the messy boyfriend . You deserve better

NTA! Kick him out and clean up your love nest!

Dump the messy boyfriend!

Messy boyfriend vs. clean girlfriend: Battle of the chores!

♀️ NTA! Messy bf wants a maid, not a girlfriend!

NTA. Time to kick him out and find someone cleaner!

NTA: Dump the slob! You deserve better than a messy partner.

NTA. Messy boyfriend causing stress during mother’s cancer treatment. Reconsider relationship.

NTA. BF disrespectful & taking advantage. Incompatibility & stinky filth.
