Imagine living with your partner during a pandemic lockdown, only to find yourself locked out of a room in the house. That’s what happened to a woman who’s been staying with her boyfriend for almost a year. After accidentally spilling nail varnish on something important, she found herself locked out of her boyfriend’s office. Now, the couple is at odds over whether it’s fair for the man to claim the house as solely his. As the drama unfolds, we’re left wondering: whose house is it anyway?
The Beginning of the Lockdown Stay

A Nail Varnish Incident

Apologies and Agreements

The Office Lockdown

The Girlfriend’s Reaction

His House, Her Home?

The Moral Dilemma

The Update: Moving Out

The Friend’s Intervention

A Surprising Discovery

How It All Began

The Lockdown Arrangement

The Map Room ️

The Aftermath

No More Drama

Whose House is it Anyway? A Tale of Love, Lockdown, and Locked Doors
So there you have it, folks. A man locks his girlfriend out of his office after a nail varnish incident, leading to a heated debate about whose house it is anyway. As the story unfolds, the girlfriend decides to move out, and the man discovers some shocking secrets about her. As the dust settles, he’s left with mixed feelings, glad to have his space back but also disappointed in the person he thought he knew. But in the end, it’s all pretty quiet, and life goes on. What do you think about this situation? Share your thoughts in the comments! ️
Locked out girlfriend: NTA debate sparks. Whose house is it?

Dating doesn’t make your stuff hers. NTA

️ Communication is key! Discuss boundaries and expectations together.

Curious commenter eagerly awaits update on this spicy situation!

Respect boundaries. Relationship may not be healthy.

When does a guest become a resident?

Comment section is off to a sarcastic start

Setting boundaries in relationships: who pays the bills?

Asserting dominance in relationships: healthy or harmful?

Clear judgement: Not the a**hole in this situation.

Commenter warns OP of potential red flags in girlfriend’s behavior

OP’s hobby deserves respect, check out r/imaginarymaps ️

Sassy reply shuts down debate on whose house it is

Setting boundaries is important in any relationship.

Trust issues? Commenter thinks girlfriend is snooping. Time to go?

Supportive comment to OP, predicts possible escalation.

Unclear comment, no replies to engage with.

Asserting ownership: NTA locks girlfriend out of office.

Balancing control and space in a relationship
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Not the a**hole, but why lock her out?

NTA. The couple needs to have a serious conversation about boundaries.
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Empathetic reply supports OP’s passion and calls out girlfriend’s behavior. ❤️

GF called out for lying in AITA post

♀️ Beware of red flags in relationships, educate yourself

Stand your ground! NTA for locking her out.

Respect boundaries in relationships. NTA

Boundaries are important. If you can’t resolve them, reconsider relationship.

NTA. Lack of communication led to undesired outcomes. Seat and talk.

NTA, but concerns about relationship and lack of commitment.

♂️RUN, FOREST, RUN! Commenter advises girlfriend to leave NTA partner.

Private office or secret dungeon?

Clear communication is key for defining relationship boundaries

Curiosity piqued: an update on the office lockout?
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NTA for setting boundaries with girlfriend who’s assuming too much.

♀️ NTA and run! The girlfriend’s behavior is concerning.

Locking girlfriend out of office sparks debate: NTA or red flag?

Commenter warns against disrespectful girlfriend, sparks agreement from others.
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Asserting boundaries: Man’s house, girlfriend’s a guest. NTA.

NTA. Girlfriend ≠ wife. Boundaries are important in relationships.

Supportive comment advises leaving toxic relationship. ❌

NTA but don’t move in just for quarantine hookups.

NTA, but communication is key for mid-long term plans.

Setting boundaries during COVID sparks debate. NTA or ESH?

Setting boundaries in relationships sparks debate: whose house, whose rules?
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Respect boundaries to earn respect. Locking the door justified.

Communication is key Discussing boundaries is important for relationships.

Does girlfriend contribute financially? Living situation unclear. Communication needed.

NTA. Locking up your hobbies is fair game.

Is this relationship doomed for the long term?
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Did she do it on purpose?

NTA locks girlfriend out of office, commenters support his decision.

A blunt and controversial comment with no replies.
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Moving into your partner’s house: navigating boundaries and comfort levels.

Setting boundaries in relationships

Commenter changes judgment after reading girlfriend’s version of events.

Comment suggests girlfriend should move back to her own place.

Curious commenter awaits update on intense office debate

NTA for locking girlfriend out, but relationship needs discussion.

Curious commenter seeks clarification on ‘the map’ ️

NTA stands his ground and gives relationship advice.

Partner complains about office access, gets told to leave.
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Don’t mess with OP’s office! Commenter kicks out entitled girlfriend.

Asserting ownership of the house and office, NTA wins.

NAH. Communication is key to setting boundaries and expectations.
