Ever had a roommate who lived a life of luxury, only to pass on the bill to you? Meet our main characters: a practical couple and their roommate, Ethel, who loves her comforts. The couple, preferring to keep things simple, have their own space and chores sorted. Meanwhile, Ethel, with her large, boundary-less dog, hires help for everything – from mowing the lawn to cleaning the house. But what happens when Ethel can’t foot the bill?
The Living Arrangement
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The Luxurious Roommate ️
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The Hired Help
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The Cleaning Conundrum
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The Financial Feud
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The Unpaid Dues
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The Accusations Fly ️
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The Unwanted Visitor
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The Driveway Dispute
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The Final Stand
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The Ultimate Verdict ️
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The Unpaid Bills Showdown: Who’s the Real Villain Here?
In a world where everyone’s trying to live their best life, our practical couple finds themselves in a sticky situation. Their roommate, Ethel, is living a life of luxury on someone else’s dime. With hired help for everything, from mowing the lawn to cleaning the house, Ethel’s lifestyle is a far cry from the couple’s simple living. But when Ethel can’t foot the bill, she turns to the couple for financial help. The couple, however, refuses to pay for services they never asked for. This leads to a heated argument with the lawn guy and a driveway dispute that leaves everyone questioning: who’s really in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Not your circus, not your monkeys.

“NTA – You owe no one NOTHING. Your roommate sounds like a total a**hole.”

Engaging in a petty argument ruins an otherwise clear situation

ESH for not paying, but OP was a shitty human being

NTA. Stick to the contract, but watch out for retaliation

ESH. Unpaid landscaper accuses OP of theft, leading to conflict.

ESH for rude reply to gardener, roommate should find alternatives.

Ethel and the landscaper need to back off

NTA. Stand your ground and let Ethel pay for her choices.

ESH vs Ethel: Unpaid bills, demeaned work, and ignored problems

“What’s up human. Growl. But not like *at* you. Maybe.”
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Sharing a house doesn’t make you responsible for your neighbor’s bills. NTA

NTA, but watch out for those passive-aggressive jabs

NTA. Landscaper guy lied about verbal agreement. Set boundaries firmly.

Roommate refuses to pay for unwanted luxuries and expects me to foot the bill. Not cool!

NTA: Roommate’s entitled behavior over unpaid bills is infuriating
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YTA for disrespecting the yard maintenance person. Check your privilege!

NTA. Let Ethel and the landscaper handle their own drama!

Unwanted luxuries and unpaid bills? Definitely NTA in this mess!

NTA. You stood your ground and avoided unnecessary expenses

Don’t pay for her luxuries or lend her money! You owe her nothing

ESH: Drama over dog poop and belittling the landscaper.

Unpaid bills, job belittlement, and unwanted interference. Drama ensues!

NTA. Stand up for yourself and involve the landlord and police!

Op stands up against harassment, no need to show respect. NTA

Stand your ground and don’t let Ethel ruin your life!

Roommate drama escalates as unpaid bills strain relationships.

Roommate drama over landscaping bill. ESH, but she’s worse.

Roommate drama: Unpaid bills and resentment over chores. ESH.

NTA: Roommate’s financial choices are appalling and need addressing

Unpaid bills and job shaming? Drama alert!
