We all have our quirks, but what happens when a roommate’s need for privacy clashes with a group of friends’ curiosity? One guy, who we’ll call Party Master, loves to throw parties, while his roommate Red, who’s autistic, prefers to avoid the limelight. To accommodate Red’s needs, they created the Forbidden Room – a cozy, locked sanctuary where Red can escape during parties. But when Party Master revealed the room’s purpose, their friends were not happy.
The Roommate Agreement

Introducing the Forbidden Room

The Two-Key System

The Secret Revealed

Friends Get Furious

Demands for Entry

Compromise Attempt

Red’s Side of the Story ️

Trust Issues

The Forbidden Room Debate

Overnight Attention

Clarifications

Staying Strong

Red’s Response ️

Feeling Less Crazy

The Great Forbidden Room Standoff
After revealing the purpose of the Forbidden Room, Party Master’s friends are furious, demanding access to the room and accusing him of enabling Red’s social distance. Despite their anger, Party Master stands his ground, refusing to compromise on Red’s safe haven. Red, grateful for the support, feels less ‘crazy’ for needing a place to escape. But is Party Master in the wrong for keeping the Forbidden Room exclusive? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Friends disrespect roommate’s needs and preferences, OP is NTA

Respectful roommate stands up for introverted friend

Friend defends their right to use their own room.

NTA for creating a room for introverted friend
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Creative solution for introverted roommate sparks rude demands from friends

Defending a friend with autism against disrespectful house guests

Protecting your roommate’s needs: NTA. Friends need to back off

Advocating for acceptance and accommodations for individuals on the spectrum

Respect Red’s privacy and autonomy. Friends should talk to him directly.

Rename the forbidden room to something less tempting

Setting boundaries is key
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Stand your ground and shut down the AH friends

Party plans on hold, but NTA’s solution for room dilemma praised

Creating a safe space for a friend with social anxiety

Supportive friend defends controversial decision.

NTA roommate creates safe space for autistic friend

Defending Red’s privacy against entitled friends
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Roommate’s choice is being respected, friends are entitled and rude

Friends try to invade private space, commenter defends homeowner’s rights.

Creating a safe space for a friend with social anxiety
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Supportive comment defends friend’s privacy and boundaries.

Respect your friend’s privacy and your own property

Putting red above all else makes commenter NTA

Friends outraged by mysterious forbidden room, commenter defends couple’s decision.

Your house, your rules. Friends need to respect boundaries.

Friends outraged over entitlement to forbidden room access
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Privacy is key . NTA for setting boundaries.

Friends post forbidden room pics online without permission, get banned

Roommate praised for being understanding and respectful towards friend’s needs

When your comment speaks volumes on its own ♂️

Setting boundaries is key

Hosting parties during pandemic? YTA. Not hosting? NTA.
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Roommate praised for protective actions

Supportive comment defends Red’s right to privacy and autonomy

Roommate not a toy or pet. NTA. Friends being entitled.

Commenter calls entitled friends out, sparks outrage

Friend finds perfect solution for parties, gets called NTA
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Respectful friend defends his safe space, sparks outrage among friends

Friends outraged over need for alone time in forbidden room

Confusion and disbelief over mysterious room in article

Friends misunderstand autism, Red needs room for security. NTA

Friends demand host discomfort, commenter says NTA

Friends demand access to room for roommate with social anxiety

Set boundaries and ditch immature friends, NTA comment section.

Respectful friend enforces boundaries for autistic friend, but friends disrespect them

Roommate asks if they’re TA for accommodating autistic friend

Friends’ lack of understanding towards autism sparks outrage

Friendship goals! A wholesome comment section with no drama

Red’s room, Red’s rules. No controversy here!
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Autistic commenter praises friends for having a safe space

Friend’s noble act sparks admiration among commenters

Language struggles unite us all

Being a good friend and housemate deserves a standing ovation

Educating friends about autism – NTA comment wins hearts

Couple prioritizes safety and privacy, friends outraged.

Respect Red’s autonomy and choices. NTA for setting boundaries.

Creating a Forbidden Room is a thoughtful solution for introverts

Friends outraged over mysterious forbidden room, but OP not at fault
