Roommate Drama: Kid vs Dogs Who’s the Real A**hole?

Living with roommates can be a delicate balance, especially when children and pets are involved. Three friends, Amy, Chelsea, and our storyteller, have been sharing a house with an agreement that Amy’s son would only be around once a week. But when Amy’s ex joins the military, she suddenly has to take full custody of her son. Now, the roommates are at odds over whether to re-sign the lease, and the blame game is in full swing. ‍ ‍ ‍ Let’s dive into this drama-filled story!

The Original Agreement

Kid-Free Living

Smooth Sailing… Until Now ⛵️

Time for a Change

One Night vs Full Time ⏳

Amy’s Struggle

Tough Decision Time ⚖️

Blame Game Begins

Pointing Fingers

Sympathy vs Responsibility

Who’s the Real A**hole Here?

Our storyteller and Chelsea are torn between their sympathy for Amy’s situation and their desire to maintain a child-free living situation. With Amy struggling to find a new place, the pressure is mounting, and the blame game is intensifying. Are they really the a**holes for not wanting to live with a child full time, or is Amy being unreasonable? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this complicated situation…

Roommate’s lifestyle choices are not your responsibility. NTA

Roommate blames OP for her problems, NTA. Curious custody situation.

Roommate refuses to live with child, not responsible for ex-husband’s expenses. NTA

Choosing not to live with someone’s kid doesn’t make you a**hole

Roommate’s kid vs dogs: NTA for not wanting to risk it

Respecting boundaries: NTA for not wanting to live with children.

Dog is family too. NTA for not rehoming for roommate’s sake.

Fair enough. Planning ahead is key

Roommate’s guilt trip makes her TA, NTA for having dogs.

Mother should find suitable accommodation for her and her child

Roommate changes arrangement, 2/3 unhappy. NTA for not accommodating.

Setting boundaries with roommates can be tough, but NTA for standing firm.

Dog vs Kid drama, who’s at fault?

Choosing not to live with kids is a valid choice

Roommate drama: NTA stands their ground against manipulative roommate.

Responsible dog owners prioritize child’s safety

Roommate’s immaturity and child’s nature discussed in NTA comment.

Choosing safety over guilt: NTA’s responsible suggestion

Mother defends roommates’ decision to prioritize child’s safety

Don’t let her guilt trip you into signing another lease

Roommate’s kid overstaying welcome, commenter not the a**hole.

Single mom finds co-parenting roommate after lyin’ cheatin’ ex-husband.

Roommate not responsible for someone else’s kid. NTA

Military parent roommate drama, NTA for not wanting a kid

Child-free roommate not at fault for dog vs kid conflict

Dogs over kids? NTA! Your home, your rules

Dog owners take responsibility and move out. NTA.

Single adults prefer child-free roommates. NTA for setting boundaries.

Helpful advice on military housing assistance for struggling roommate.

Not responsible for her or her kid. NTA

Choosing not to live with a child. Fair or not?

Mom defends OP’s decision not to live with roommate’s child

Pets over kids? This commenter says NTA ❤️

Roommate drama resolved with empathy and communication

Roommate blames kid for dog issues, but OP is NTA

Setting boundaries with a guilt-tripping roommate

Amy’s priorities questioned after roommate’s dog vs. child incident.

You’re not responsible for your roommate’s problems. NTA

Roommate’s kid doesn’t fit non-kid friendly lifestyle. NTA.

Roommate’s guilt trip fails, dogs stay. NTA wins

NTA stands their ground against roommate’s sudden rule change.

NTA, it’s not your responsibility to subsidize Amy’s housing

NTA. Dogs and kids don’t mix. Roommate needs to move on.

Stand your ground! ‍♀️ Let them sign the lease. NTA

Compassionate response to roommate drama and child safety concerns

Putting safety first for dogs and kids. Amy disagrees. NTA.

Dog vs Kid: Safety first. NTA seeks help for solution.

Putting yourself first is important! NTA

Former roommate suggests moving out is reasonable, questions dependence.

Parenting is hard, but roommates shouldn’t have to sacrifice. NTA

Empathetic advice for a struggling roommate situation.

Single mom entitlement? NTA says no, handle your responsibilities.

Roommate wants help with kid, guilt-trips over dogs. NTA.

Concerned commenter questions parent’s decision to live with unsuitable dogs.

Roommate in denial about kid moving in, commenter NTA

Choosing between child and dogs is a tough call. NTA!

Suggesting assistance options to struggling friend. NTA

Being prepared is key. Suggest finding new place.

Responsible pet owners agree: finding new place is best solution.

Dog owner has the right to remove roommate from lease

Defending the dogs and standing up to guilt-tripping roommate.

Dog owner prioritizes child safety, NTA in roommate drama

Roommate with child violates agreement, NTA for wanting to leave

Controversial comment on parenting and abortion sparks no replies.

Roommate implies OP should have planned for unexpected child, NTA wins.

You have no obligation to renew your lease. NTA