Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy roommate drama on our hands! Meet our 20-year-old protagonist, living with her brother Cole and his boundary-pushing GF, Grace. Our girl’s got some past trauma that makes her room off-limits without permission, but Grace just can’t seem to respect that! ♀️ From borrowing hair supplies to pulling “pranks,” this rent-free roomie is pushing all the wrong buttons. Now, the question on everyone’s mind: Is getting a lock taking things too far, or is it time to put her foot down? Let’s dive in and find out!
Roomie Drama Alert!

Knock Knock… Who’s There?

All I Ask Is… ️

Bro Gets It, GF Not So Much ♀️

A Simple Text Could Do…

️ Just Chillin’… On Her Phone

️ Shopping Trip Surprise

Figurine Fiasco

“Prank” Gone Wrong

Eye Roll Central

Whatever…

️ The Jury’s Out

️ To Lock or Not to Lock? The Roommate Showdown!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of roommate drama! Our girl’s just trying to protect her personal space, but Grace seems determined to push those boundaries at every turn. From unauthorized borrowing to questionable “pranks,” this rent-free roomie is really testing the limits. Now, the million-dollar question: Is getting a lock the right move, or will it just make things worse? The jury’s still out on this one, but one thing’s for sure – this situation is more tangled than a pile of hair extensions after a wild night out! ♀️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this roommate showdown!
Privacy is important and so is paying rent. NTA.

Buy the lock and put an end to roommate’s entitlement

Protect your space and mental health, consider a lock

Roommate boundaries: 1, Violator: 0

Respect boundaries, trauma or not. NTA

Sarcastic advice on how to handle a violating roommate.

Lock is a bandaid, Grace needs to respect boundaries ♀️

Lock your room and stay away from toxic people

Get a lock and camera for your room to protect privacy.

Get a lock for your room ASAP! Brother should have helped
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Roommate violates personal space; commenter advises getting a lock and moving out.

Respectful suggestion to get a lock and confront roomie politely

Setting boundaries and discussing living arrangements with roomie

Boundaries are reasonable, get a lock to avoid violations
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Roommate’s girlfriend violates space, NTA to get lock and demand respect.

Respecting boundaries is key! Locking the room =

Roommate violating personal space, NTA suggests moving out

Locking your room is key to setting boundaries. NTA.

Get a lock and new roommate, she’s crossed a boundary
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Protecting privacy is key . Move out and get a lock.

Doorstop alarms or petty revenge? NTA stands firm.

Protecting your space with cameras, NTA has your back!

NTA, but why is she staying rent-free? Get a lock

Landlord may evict for non-lease tenant. Discuss with brother.

Privacy matters. Don’t mess with your roommate’s belongings. NTA
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Set boundaries and get a lock! You deserve privacy.
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Roommate freeloading and violating space – set glitter trap!
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Get the lock! Friends wrong, privacy important. NTA

Stand up to bullies and set boundaries. NTA

Set boundaries and get a lock! ❌ NTA

Locking the door and splitting rent fairly. Good advice! NTA

Set boundaries, get a lock, don’t give her satisfaction

Install a lock and start saving for the move. NTA

Get the lock and kick her out, prioritize your mental health

Grace is the a**hole for violating boundaries and trying to sabotage.

Set hard boundaries with entitled roommate who disrespects your privacy.

Lock it up! Roomie’s untrustworthy and enjoys the reaction. NTA.

Lock your door and split the bills. NTA

Lock your space and move her stuff? Not the a**hole!

Respect boundaries and locks – NTA takes action

Protect your space , have a talk about expenses .

Grace seems like a bully, brother needs to leave her.

Practical advice on dealing with entitled roommates.

Respect for consent is important in every circumstance ✌️

Confrontation enthusiast suggests taking revenge by moving roommate’s stuff around

Lock it up! Roommate not paying rent? NTA for sure.

Locks on bedroom doors in shared living spaces are essential

Roommate takes advantage, commenter suggests getting a lock. NTA.

Privacy is key, and Grace can’t respect it. Lock up!
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Get a lock, prioritize your privacy
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Lock it up! NTA stands up against disrespectful roommate.

Get a lock or get violated: Roommate drama ♀️

Buy the lock and live your life

Lock your room – NTA. Grace is freeloading.

Lock it up! Taking control of your space is important.

Roommate violates personal space, gets called out for bullying. NTA.

Protect your personal space, get the lock, NTA

Brother’s GF is bullying roommate. NTA for getting a lock.
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Change the locks and keep your space safe! ♀️
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Get the lock and protect your space from antagonistic roomie ♀️

Lock it up! NTA. Grace sounds like a difficult roommate.

Setting boundaries is key. NTA for taking necessary action

Protect your space and sanity with a lock

Get a lock and kick her out. NTA

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for protecting your space ♀️

Living with a roommate who violates your space? Lock it up!

Setting boundaries is basic decency. Roommate’s gf should pay rent. NTA

NTA Roommate violating boundaries, kick her out with landlord’s help ♀️

Assert your space! NTA for limiting access to room.

Secure your privacy. Get a lock without any hesitation!

Taking charge of personal space with a lock and camera

Respect is a low bar, entitled roommate contributes nothing

Sassy advice on dealing with jealous roommate and buying locks.

Roommate boundaries: when to draw the line?
