Living with roommates can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when it comes to setting the thermostat. One person shares their story of a roommate who took things to the extreme, cranking the heat up to 90°F on a 75°F day, and claiming it was due to a medical condition. The situation escalated, leaving everyone wondering who was in the right. Let’s dive into the heated debate… ️
The Thermostat Saga Begins ️
Temperature Creep ️
Confronting the Heatmaster
90°F: The Breaking Point ️
The Medical Condition Excuse
A Never-Before-Mentioned Condition
Dangerously Hot? ️
Mockery and Sensitivity
Third Roommate Chimes In ️
The Need for Discussion ️
Compromise Reached?
Tension Remains
Feeling Insane
Update: Moving Out!
Staying with a Friend
The Great Thermostat War: Who’s Right? ️
In a house of three 21-year-olds, the thermostat becomes a battleground. One roommate, S, cranks the heat up to a sweltering 90°F on a 75°F day, claiming a medical condition requires it. The other roommates are left sweating and wondering if they’re the ones being inconsiderate. After a heated confrontation, a compromise is reached, but tensions remain high. Eventually, the thermostat warrior decides it’s time to move out. So, who’s really in the right here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this fiery situation… ️
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