Roommate’s Shocking Confession Puts Liquor Cabinet in the Spotlight

When two roommates moved in together, they discussed their drinking habits and agreed on a six-month lease. However, as one of them stocked up their liquor cabinet, the other roommate became increasingly uncomfortable. It wasn’t until a shocking confession that the truth came to light: the roommate was a recovering alcoholic. Now, the roommate with the liquor cabinet is faced with a difficult decision: should they move their alcohol out of the apartment or find a middle ground?

The Lease Agreement

Discussing Drinking Habits

Hindsight is 20/20

The Initial Conversation ️

Stocking the Liquor Cabinet

Roommate’s Reaction

Wine with Dinner

The Shocking Confession

Considering a Middle Ground

Weighing the Options ⚖️

A Delicate Dilemma: Support or Stand Ground? ‍♂️

The roommate’s confession about their struggle with alcoholism puts the other in a difficult position. They must decide whether to move their alcohol out of the apartment or find a middle ground, like keeping it in their room. While they want to be supportive, they also feel that their roommate should have mentioned this need earlier. As they weigh their options, the question remains: what’s the right thing to do? Share your thoughts and reactions.

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Recovering roommate bravely offers to pay for storage. NAH.

Supporting a recovering roommate with alcohol addiction

Daily drinking is serious and can lead to alcoholism

Different definitions of “serious drinking” cause misunderstanding

Compromise on liquor cabinet placement to accommodate roommate’s addiction.

Respectful roommate advocates for himself, OP should remove liquor cabinet

Recovering alcoholic defends NTA verdict on liquor cabinet dispute

Daily drinking is serious drinking, but NAH. Roommate should remove liquor.

Debate over roommate’s drinking habits sparks discussion on substance use.

Roommate’s alcoholism addressed with respect and understanding

Having an extensive drinks cabinet doesn’t make you a serious drinker . Roommates need to communicate better

Hide the booze from your roommate to avoid temptation

Communication is key for avoiding misunderstandings

Clear communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings

Recovering alcoholic accuses roommate of jeopardizing their own recovery.

Empathetic response to roommate’s alcoholism sparks compromise

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Compromise reached with unreasonable roommate over liquor cabinet

Respect your roommate’s boundaries when moving in together

Suggest compromise and avoid being TA with a mini fridge

Navigating a roommate’s request for a dry household

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Compassionate approach to a roommate’s alcoholism

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To move or not to move the booze? That is the question.

Compromise is key in roommate’s alcohol addiction recovery journey

Move the liquor, don’t be an a**hole

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Roommate questions drinking habits, but OP insists they’re consistent

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Roommate uncomfortable with nightly drinking, but could have communicated better.

Misunderstanding about drinking habits leads to awkward conversation

Roommate uncomfortable with alcohol in house, compromise suggested

Secure your liquor and keep the peace with a lock

Roommate’s vague requirements cause liquor cabinet controversy. NTA.

Compromise is key in roommate’s request to avoid alcohol

Roommate fails to communicate expectations, demands changes six months in. NTA.

Be considerate of your roommate’s recovery and find a compromise

Keep the peace and your wine safe with a compromise

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Recovering alcoholic roommate asks for support, gets ridiculed instead