Everyone knows that living with a roommate can be challenging, but what happens when two roommates have completely opposite needs? In this story, we have a young woman who works a physically demanding outdoor job and is sensitive to heat. On the other hand, her roommate is in recovery from anorexia and is extremely sensitive to cold. As temperatures rise, so does the tension between them. Can they find a middle ground, or will their living situation become unbearable? ️❄️
The AC Dilemma ️
A Sweaty Awakening
The Heat’s Impact on Work
The Roommate’s Cold Sensitivity ❄️
Offering to Help with the Bill
Blankets and Sweaters?
Anorexia Recovery Comes into Play ️
Finding Middle Ground?
Accusations of Ableism
A Shared Struggle
Clarifying the Situation ️
The Roommate’s Stance
A Heated Roommate Standoff ❄️
In a clash of opposing needs, one roommate is desperate for relief from the heat after a long day at work, while the other, in recovery from anorexia, is extremely sensitive to the cold. Despite attempts to find a middle ground, the anorexia-recovering roommate demands the AC be turned off completely, leaving our heat-sensitive protagonist feeling frustrated and angry. With accusations of ableism and insensitivity flying, can these roommates find a solution that works for both of them? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated situation…
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Last Updated on February 5, 2024 by Diply Social Team
