Imagine living with a roommate who not only shirks their share of chores, but also expects you to pick up their financial slack. Now, add a pregnancy into the mix. This is the predicament our protagonist, who we’ll call ‘Reluctant Hero’, found themselves in. Our tale is one of friendship, responsibility, and the struggle to set boundaries. Let’s dive into the drama.
Roommate Troubles Begin
The Pregnancy Announcement
Expectations Rise, Tensions Mount
The Escape Plan ♀️
The Big Move
The Aftermath ️
The Pleas for Help
The Accusations Fly ️
The Friends Weigh In ️
The Final Stand ✋
An Unexpected Exodus: Was it Justified or Just Cold? ❄️
Our ‘Reluctant Hero’ found themselves in a bind. Their roommate, Holly, was not only shirking her share of chores but also banking on them for financial support, especially after becoming pregnant. As Holly’s expectations grew, so did our hero’s discomfort. The solution? A stealthy exit, leaving Holly to fend for herself. Now, with a wave of voicemails and a chorus of friends offering conflicting advice, our hero is left questioning their decision. Was it a necessary act of self-preservation or an act of heartless abandonment? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this… ️
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“NTA. Roommate’s manipulations and entitlement led to a messy situation.”
ESH. OP could have handled it better, but roommate is awful.
ESH, roommate relied on OP, but OP lacked clear boundaries.
ESH. Lack of communication and mooching led to a fallout.
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ESH. Roommate relied on OP, but OP’s actions were s****y
YTA for ghosting your roommate without any communication or notice
Unmet expectations and lack of communication lead to mutual blame.
YTA for not having an adult conversation about it ❌
Moving out without telling pregnant roommate: ESH
“YTA. She deserved to know in advance. Now she’s screwed.”
ESH. Roommate used OP, OP didn’t communicate properly, both at fault ♀️
ESH: Roommate expects too much, but a little communication helps.
“YTA you acted like a coward and royally screwed her over.”
“NTA, overall. Former housemate is TA. Your friends, ESH.”
“NTA – She thought you were an easy mark. Don’t feel guilty. She put herself in this situation.”
YTA for leaving a pregnant roommate high and dry
Roommate bails without warning, leaving pregnant roommate in the lurch
NTA: Unfair situation worsened by emotional manipulation and unrealistic expectations.
Commenter calls out OP for being a coward and heartless
NTA- Roommate was a mooch and expecting you to continue helping with her baby. You owe her NOTHING.
NTA. You’re not responsible for her financial and household burdens.
ESH. Grow a backbone. Don’t let manipulative people control you.
She’s taking advantage of you. Encourage her to seek support
Last Updated on November 7, 2023 by Diply Social Team
