Pregnant Roommate Left High and Dry: Was it Justified?

Living with roommates can be a challenge, especially when they don’t pull their weight. But what happens when the situation escalates and your roommate becomes pregnant and financially dependent on you? One person found themselves in this predicament and decided to take drastic measures by moving out without warning. Was this the right decision or a heartless move? Let’s dive into the story.

The Roommate Situation

Holly’s Pregnancy

Failed Attempts to Talk

Expecting More Help

Time to Move Out

New Apartment Found

The Big Move

Talking to the Landlord

Holly’s Situation

Rent and Security Deposit

Ignoring Holly’s Calls

Holly’s Struggles

Accusations of Abandonment

Refusing to Reconnect

Conflicting Opinions

The Great Roommate Debate: Who’s in the Wrong?

So, our protagonist found themselves in a tough spot, with a pregnant and financially dependent roommate. After failed attempts to talk it out, they decided to move out without warning, leaving Holly to fend for herself. Friends have mixed opinions on the situation, with some suggesting a conversation could have resolved the issue, while others believe our protagonist was justified in their actions. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say…

NTA for not warning roommate, but ESH for lack of communication.

ESH. OP had the chance to be the bigger person, but chose to screw over the roommate. Roommate was also taking advantage of OP.

Roommate conflict escalates due to lack of communication. ESH.

ESH. Roommate was a mooch, but OP should have communicated better.

ESH. OP was unkind in not giving more notice, but Holly also needs to grow up.

OP is deemed YTA for ghosting her pregnant roommate without any prior notice or conversation.

Expecting too much & lack of communication led to issues

OP is the a**hole for not communicating and leaving roommate stranded.

Moving out without telling pregnant roommate: Asshole move? ESH

Pregnant roommate left high and dry, but who’s responsible?

Roommate used OP, but OP left her in a bad spot. ESH

Roommate’s delusion caused chaos, but communication could have helped.

Pregnant roommate treated OP like parent and partner, NTA for moving out.

Roommate takes advantage, OP not at fault. NTA

Commenter calls out OP for cowardly behavior towards pregnant roommate.

Roommate bailed on pregnant roommate without notice. YTA.

OP accused of being a coward for terminating lease on pregnant roommate. ESH

Pregnant roommate left high and dry: Fair or not?

NTA. Roommate took advantage, you’re not responsible for her pregnancy.

Roommate was a mooch and expecting you to help. NTA

Roommate’s manipulative behavior calls for setting boundaries. ESH.

Is the pregnant roommate taking advantage of her?

Stone cold move: YTA for not having a conversation first.

Don’t let guilt-tripping roommates control your life. NTA

Roommate drama: Lazy freeloader or wimpy pushover?

Roommate situation is ESH. Lack of communication and abrupt departure.

Roommate’s decision to leave pregnant roommate was not justified

Communication is key! Both parties could have handled better

OP left pregnant roommate homeless without warning. YTA.

Avoiding drama: Standing up to social manipulators

Both wrong: pregnant roommate relied too much, but sudden leaving unfair.

Both parties need to learn to communicate and not take advantage.

Don’t monkey around, it’s NTA – not her problem

Friend takes advantage of pregnant roommate, commenter says NTA

Roommate taking advantage, but ghosting not the best solution.

ESH for Holly’s behavior, but also for not setting boundaries.

Roommate shirks responsibilities, pregnant or not, OP not obligated. NTA.

Roommate moves out while pregnant, but was it justified?

Confrontation with a slippery roommate leads to escalating demands. ESH

Roommate conflict leaves pregnant woman homeless. ESH, but boundaries needed.

Blindsided pregnant roommate: ESH, but communication could’ve helped

Roommate not responsible for pregnant roommate’s situation.

Leaving a pregnant roommate jobless during pandemic – ESH

Both parties are at fault, but communication is key

Roommate’s pregnancy drama: NTA not the baby’s daddy

Communication is key! ESH should have given notice.

Setting boundaries is important, even with pregnant roommates. NTA

Conflicted commenter calls out pregnant roommate and defends OP.

Roommate situation gone wrong, both parties need to communicate better

Single pregnant roommate criticized for depending on roommate’s support.

Pregnant roommate drama: Both sides at fault ‍♀️

Roommate left high and dry: commenter thinks OP should have handled it better. YTA

Roommate used manipulation, but leaving without notice wasn’t ideal. ‍♀️

Enabling a pregnant roommate’s bad decisions – ESH. ‍♀️

Op ghosted pregnant roommate, ESH but op is bigger a**hole

Both parties share the blame for the messy situation

Enabling vs. Boundaries – Both roommates share the blame