Ever had a roommate who invited their significant other so often, it felt like you gained an extra, uninvited roommate? Well, you’re not alone! Meet our storyteller, a 27-year-old woman who shares an apartment with Alice and Janet. Janet’s long-distance boyfriend, Josh, visits once a month, staying for 5-8 days each time. His presence, however, is causing some serious tension in the household. Let’s dive into this tale of roommate drama, shall we?
Unwanted Guest Alert!
Josh: The Phantom Roommate
Noisy Neighbors, Anyone?
Work Calls in the Living Room?
Too Close for Comfort
Privacy? What’s That?
The Roommate Summit ️
The Proposal
The Counter-Argument
The Rejection ❌
The Aftermath ️
The Dilemma
The Impact ️
Roommate Rumble: The Verdict ️
So, is our storyteller out of line for wanting to limit the frequency of Josh’s visits, or is Janet’s insensitivity to her roommates’ discomfort the real issue here? The tension is palpable and the stakes are high. Let’s see what the world wide web has to say about this predicament…
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NTA. Roommate’s boyfriend should contribute to rent and utilities.
NTA: Josh should pay for her ticket to fly there
Accommodating more than most, but is it time to set boundaries?
Roommate moved boyfriend in without permission, chaos and consequences followed
Janet’s refusal to compromise causes tension with her roommates
NTA. Majority rules. Hold a vote on the issue. Majority wins. ✅
NTA: Uncomfortable with frequent boyfriend visits, but is it fair?
NAH – Roommate drama over guests, noise, and boundaries. Compromise needed.
NAH. Roommates need to discuss boundaries and find a compromise.
“Flying in to see her? Yeah, YTA.” – Roommate Drama ✈️
Terry Cloth Robes: the solution to roommate drama!
Engaging in roommate drama: noise complaints and normal conversation ️
Compromise and communication are key in roommate living situations.
NTA: Moving in for a week is not the same as staying over a couple of nights. Offered alternatives, she needs to make other arrangements.
Unwanted guest overstays welcome, tenant should pay rent. NTA
Roommate’s freeloading boyfriend overstays welcome, time for a talk
NTA. Unwanted guest causing discomfort. Janet needs her own place!
NTA. Stand up for your comfort and boundaries at home!
Stand your ground! Don’t let their inconsiderate behavior ruin your home
NTA: Should Josh pay for her travel expenses at least half the time?
NTA. Firm stance on unwanted guest and valid alternatives offered.
Creative solutions for roommate’s overnight guest and privacy concerns!
Unwanted boyfriend visits? NTA suggests reasonable alternatives, gets shut down.
Navigating roommate drama can be tough. You and Alice did your best!
Roommate stands up for themselves against entitled boyfriend.
NAH, if you’re sensitive to noise, maybe living alone is better
Paper-thin walls and unwanted guests: YTA gets called out
Check your lease for visitor rules to resolve the situation ✅
Roommate wants quiet, but got a normal roommate instead.
NAH
Roommate finds couple’s visits harmless, calls OP petty. ♂️
“NTA. Josh should’ve tried to bond with you two.”
Curious about the dynamics of having guests? Leaning towards YTA.
YTA. You’re being a controlling toxic bully
YTA for not respecting her reasonable request for her partner.
Stand your ground and set boundaries. You’re not the a**hole!
Light YTA, but consider noise machine or headphones for peace
“YTA – Relationships can’t just be on mute.”
Roommate tensions escalate over shared living space and boundaries.
Roommate drama: Intimacy vs. Quiet Hours ♂️
NTA. Roommate’s responsibility to fix discomfort; consider finding new place.
NTA. Tenancy agreements can limit guests, try resolving it amicably
NTA wants Josh to foot the bill for alternating flights ✈️
NTA – Josh’s living situation is less comfortable for a couple
Supportive housemate understands the need for personal space ❤️
Tbh, you sound pedantic, but the guest situation is excessive. NTA
NTA: No a-hole here. What’s the drama all about?
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Hold Josh accountable for his fair share of the rent!
Uncomfortable with roommate’s boyfriend? NTA, Janet should understand ♀️
Roommate has long-distance boyfriend visit often, causing distractions and tension. ESH.
YTA. Set boundaries or find a new roommate.
Double standards in relationships? Paying for love?
Guest staying 8 days a month, loud but not THAT bad ♂️
Opposing opinion: YTA (You’re the a**hole)
Lease violation? NTA for not wanting unwanted guest!
Partners’ presence: INFO on frequency and impact in your house?
Is your boyfriend overstaying? You might be the a**hole.
Unwanted guest or unreasonable request? YTA – Janet’s home, her rules.
ESH. Roommate drama? Set boundaries or find your own place!
Remote job? Work from anywhere and travel! ✈️
