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Living with others can be trickier than it sounds. Even the closest friendships are put to the test when people share a living space.

Passive aggressive notes, inconsiderate noise levels, and piles of dirty dishes can lead to frustration and arguments.

To show you the lengths these things can go to, we introduce the subreddit 'Bad Roommates: Tales of Irritation.'

Sharing what they call "the gross, the annoying, [and] the psychotic," the members of this online community aim to remind us of the importance of basic decency.

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Wish I Was Making This Up. She Lays Around The House 24/7, Never Pays Rent, Always Begs Me For Free Food, Expects Me To Clean Up After Her, And Just Hides When I Try To Confront Her About It

Wish I Was Making This Up. She Lays Around The House 24/7, Never Pays Rent, Always Begs Me For Free Food, Expects Me To Clean Up After Her, And Just Hides When I Try To Confront Her About It

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#2

Roommates Illegally Practice Medicine On Me, And Leave Their Equipment Everywhere

Roommates Illegally Practice Medicine On Me, And Leave Their Equipment Everywhere

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Gémeaux jumeaux
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's always the vindictiveness with which they administer the shot that's the worst

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A survey by RENTCafé polled over 1,500 adults in the U.S. to learn what specifically defines a bad roommate, and what we can do to avoid ending up with one in the future.

According to the results, the biggest offense was not paying rent, with 20.4 percent of respondents grading this delinquency an "F."

Considering that part of the whole point of having a roommate is to cut costs, it makes sense that this would top the list.

#4

Before And After. My Roommates Were So Bad That I Finally Said, “Screw It” And Got My Own Place. My Wallet Is Hurting But My Sanity Is Intact

Before And After. My Roommates Were So Bad That I Finally Said, “Screw It” And Got My Own Place. My Wallet Is Hurting But My Sanity Is Intact

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Coming in just a hair behind at second and third place were mean or insulting behavior (20.3 percent rated this the biggest offense), and disinterest in being friends (20 percent).

"You'd think other issues would be larger," Amalia Otet, a spokesperson for RENTCafé, said. Like perhaps being late on utility bills, which was deemed the worst offense by 19.6 percent of respondents; or being unclean, the top F-rated offense by 12.1 percent.

#7

My Roommate Refused To Clean So I Planted Chia Seeds In His Shower

My Roommate Refused To Clean So I Planted Chia Seeds In His Shower

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#8

Too Many Of You Post And Complain About Such Trivial Issues. Some Of Us Live With Real Monsters

Too Many Of You Post And Complain About Such Trivial Issues. Some Of Us Live With Real Monsters

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#9

The Least Hygenic Person I've Ever Met Just Moved Out And Left This. It Is Exactly What You'd Hope It's Not

The Least Hygenic Person I've Ever Met Just Moved Out And Left This. It Is Exactly What You'd Hope It's Not

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RENTCafé's survey also discovered that your relationship with a person doesn't automatically guarantee you're going to be good roommates.

For example, 35.4 percent of women who gave their last roommate an "A" noted that the roommate was someone who already lived in the home when they moved in, while 35.2 percent found their dream dweller through an online service or social media.

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#10

Caught My Roommate Stealing From My Room, He Moved Out That Night Without Telling Anyone Once He Realized He Was Caught

Caught My Roommate Stealing From My Room, He Moved Out That Night Without Telling Anyone Once He Realized He Was Caught

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#11

Roommate Mad I Accidentally Overcharged By Six Dollars !!

Roommate Mad I Accidentally Overcharged By Six Dollars !!

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#12

You Thought Yours Was Bad? Think Again!

You Thought Yours Was Bad? Think Again!

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#13

My Brother In Law Is Living With Us, This Is His Room

My Brother In Law Is Living With Us, This Is His Room

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is an insane amount of soda. His poor kidneys must be shriveled up lil beans rasping out ... "Water..." 😮‍💨

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When it comes to compatibility, it appears that a coed arrangement works best.

Over 70 percent of men shared that they would award A’s or B’s to their female roommates, with just below 60 percent giving the same grades to males.

Men also gave below-average grades, D’s or F’s, to a larger percentage of their male roommates at over 15 percent compared to their female counterparts at just under 10 percent.

#14

Roommate’s BF Moved In And The Hallway Is Becoming An Extension Of Their Bedroom

Roommate’s BF Moved In And The Hallway Is Becoming An Extension Of Their Bedroom

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#15

This Is Getting Infuriating

This Is Getting Infuriating

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green penguin / isabelle
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

according to the og post, it's an old desk the roommate let OP have, which makes it that much worse

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#16

Just Got Back From Holiday Break To Find Out My Roommates Never Left And Didn’t Tell Me

Just Got Back From Holiday Break To Find Out My Roommates Never Left And Didn’t Tell Me

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Marie Clear
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh look, they left their pot, too. I think you have more than one reason to get rid of these losers. And how much nicotine do they need? There are loose cigarettes AND Zyn everywhere. Chewing and spitting, smoking up the house, and getting high. At least they're well hydrated.

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#17

Keep Finding These Bugs In A Room I Just Rented What Are They And Should I Be Concerned?

Keep Finding These Bugs In A Room I Just Rented What Are They And Should I Be Concerned?

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Interestingly, over 40 percent of the women surveyed gave their male roommates an A grade too, while just over 20 percent of them awarded their same-sex roommates with the top mark.

But, according to the survey, even though perfect roommates — with that cushy A rating — were the least likely to commit bad behaviors multiple times (at under 5 percent), they still showed a propensity for the annoyances.

So occasional slip-ups like forgetting to fold your laundry or leaving a sock on the floor don't cast a shadow over your reputation. It's the overall rapport that matters.

For more similar incidents, check out our first publication on the subreddit 'Bad Roommates.'

#18

Don’t Live With Your “Best Friend”

Don’t Live With Your “Best Friend”

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Data1001
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Staying with a bestie is a sure way to ruin your friendship. It is very rare that you won't butt heads eventually.

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#19

I Can’t Do This Anymore

I Can’t Do This Anymore

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#21

Roommate/Landlord Lets Her F**k Buddy Into My Room When Im Not Home

Roommate/Landlord Lets Her F**k Buddy Into My Room When Im Not Home

i’ve been staying with my parents during the holidays and started getting notifications on my security camera in my bedroom. i was shocked when i saw a half naked man, going into my room, into my bathroom, using my toilet, looking in my closet before he left. when i reached out to my roommate/landlord about it, she lied to me (see screenshot #2). Gabe is her f**k buddy and i found it unsettling to know that he has free roam of my bedroom and she can’t even keep track of when he is in my room. how would you react to this? i haven’t even approached her yet about him being in my room and how upset i am over this breach of privacy. am i overreacting?

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Brian Droste
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be getting a different doorknob with a lock on it either install it yourself or have it install professionally.

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#22

Came Across This Online And I Feel Like It Would Solve A Lot Of The Problems In This Sub

Came Across This Online And I Feel Like It Would Solve A Lot Of The Problems In This Sub

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#23

My Housemate Still Hasn’t Got Rid Of His Pumpkin From Halloween

My Housemate Still Hasn’t Got Rid Of His Pumpkin From Halloween

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#26

Thought This Would Fit Well Here. Any Brooklyn Roommate Stories Like This?

Thought This Would Fit Well Here. Any Brooklyn Roommate Stories Like This?

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Zobi123
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, but it was before social media, and they claimed I was racist because I asked them to clean up the pot of food that had been sitting on the counter in our tiny kitchen for four days. It was Bushwick though!

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#27

Being Asked To Start Doing The Bare Minimum Pushed Him “Over The Edge”

Being Asked To Start Doing The Bare Minimum Pushed Him “Over The Edge”

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#28

Just Found This Sub, Figured You Guys Might Like This

Just Found This Sub, Figured You Guys Might Like This

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Rostit.. .
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wall to wall carpeting should be outlawed. its disgusting no matter what you do. even "clean" its full of chemicals.

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#29

This Is How My Roommate Left The Counter And Sink For Months

This Is How My Roommate Left The Counter And Sink For Months

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you just not use the sink or counter for those same months? Is this person in the ICU from mold born respiratory diseases? Holy mold, batman!

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#30

Here We Go Final Update

Here We Go Final Update

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Uncanny
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely, the worst human being is the one who leaves their freakin pet behind??? Sounds like Lucky may be better off, tho. Guess Lucky got lucky and so did the remaining roomy, 🤷‍♀️

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#32

Roomate/Landlord Has Been Pissing Me Off

Roomate/Landlord Has Been Pissing Me Off

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#33

I Ran A Beach Share House For Years But Could Never Get Them To Clean Or Act Right So I Started Giving Out Gold Stars And Yuck Stickers Each Weekend

I Ran A Beach Share House For Years But Could Never Get Them To Clean Or Act Right So I Started Giving Out Gold Stars And Yuck Stickers Each Weekend

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#34

I Made Dinner For Us And Then See This Note When I Went For A Midnight Snack. She Expects Me To Do Dishes Within The Hour Even Tho She Never Even Cooks Anything

I Made Dinner For Us And Then See This Note When I Went For A Midnight Snack. She Expects Me To Do Dishes Within The Hour Even Tho She Never Even Cooks Anything

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd leave a nice passive aggressive reply "Sure! And that'll be 22.50 for the meal you consumed. Please pay in advance next time- Thanks!"

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#35

Roommates Left Without Notice

Roommates Left Without Notice

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Brian Droste
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well at least he left a clean room. Some one else would have left all their trash.

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#36

Squater In My Room

Squater In My Room

Came home after a few weeks to a person sleeping in my office. Boxes, and a blanket and also another person in the living room.

So not only did my roommates almost get us evicted last month but they have people using my personal bathroom & office w/o my permission

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's 'squatter' but that aside-Call the police? How did you not know people had moved into your room & office?

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#37

My Roommate Is Crazy!

My Roommate Is Crazy!

She is constantly doing things to try and make me miserable enough that I'll move out. Especially the week after I pay rent. She has been doing it to people for years but I didn't know until after I moved in. Now she has a camera facing my bedroom door so I can't even go to the bathroom without her watching me. I had to put a camera in my room before she steals and she kept going in my room while I was at work. Now she has figured out if she turns off the wifi I can't see when she's going in there. I could go on and on about the things she does but we'd be here all night.

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are you still living there? I'm so sorry, she sounds unhinged. Start documenting everything just in case you need evidence for anything legal or involving the police.

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#38

The Gag Is...she Had Already Eaten All My Hash Browns The Night Before, This Text Was Just An Attempt To Cover Her Ass!

The Gag Is...she Had Already Eaten All My Hash Browns The Night Before, This Text Was Just An Attempt To Cover Her Ass!

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Hey!
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asking forgiveness is easier than asking permission doesn't apply here. Such an hypocrite.

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#40

I Had Bought Two Bottles Of Liquor, And Told My Roomates I Didn’t Mind If They Had Some. This Is What Is Left Of The Second. I Knew She Went Through The First One, I Didn’t Know She Drank So Much Of This One

I Had Bought Two Bottles Of Liquor, And Told My Roomates I Didn’t Mind If They Had Some. This Is What Is Left Of The Second. I Knew She Went Through The First One, I Didn’t Know She Drank So Much Of This One

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Brian Droste
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

should never tell a roommate that they can have something you bought. You will never get any of it or very little of it.

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#41

I’ve Told Them Countless Times To Take Them To The Bin. They Expect Me To Do It When I Don’t Even Eat Pizza

I’ve Told Them Countless Times To Take Them To The Bin. They Expect Me To Do It When I Don’t Even Eat Pizza

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#42

So Glad I Only Have One Semester

So Glad I Only Have One Semester

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is insane. It would take more work to move around it than to just take it out to the bins!

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#43

“I’m Just Inviting A Couple Friends Over For A Little Bit” - 5 Hours Ago

“I’m Just Inviting A Couple Friends Over For A Little Bit” - 5 Hours Ago

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Annabelle
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My former landlord played music so loud my furniture was vibrating. The worst of it was that he started at 0:00 until 6:00.

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#44

New House Mate Did This To My Counter

New House Mate Did This To My Counter

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Michelle my Belle.
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The stuff you use on glass cooktops. Should work for this. But first a razor blade. Of course the person who damaged it should be the one the clean it.

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#45

Throwback To My Worst Roommate In College

Throwback To My Worst Roommate In College

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#46

My Male Roommate Who I Barely Speak To Asked Me For Sex

My Male Roommate Who I Barely Speak To Asked Me For Sex

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#47

The Condition My Ex Best Friend/Roommate Left Her Area Of The Apartment In After Moving Out

The Condition My Ex Best Friend/Roommate Left Her Area Of The Apartment In After Moving Out

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ex is right. I'm guessing they knew you'd clean it up so they just didn't bother.

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#48

My Roommate Dumped An Entire Salad Down My Sink, So I Pulled As Much As I Could Out, Put It In Her Sink Since I'm Not Cleaning Up Her Mess

My Roommate Dumped An Entire Salad Down My Sink, So I Pulled As Much As I Could Out, Put It In Her Sink Since I'm Not Cleaning Up Her Mess

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#49

Living With A Hoarder Is Crushing My Mental Health

Living With A Hoarder Is Crushing My Mental Health

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Lee
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is nothing, just empty boxes. My grandmother was a legitimate hoarder. 2 bedrooms filled floor to ceiling. We both slept in the living room.

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#51

I Asked About Roommates BF Paying Rent

I Asked About Roommates BF Paying Rent

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Ken Beattie
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he's been there the whole month, then yeah he should be paying rent...

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#52

I Guess My Latino Culture Triggered My Roommate

I Guess My Latino Culture Triggered My Roommate

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No Clue
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Calladito estás más guapo carepicha. (That's directed toward the roommate who wrote that btw).

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#53

I’m 22 Living With A 30 Y/O Married Couple Who Leave Messes Like This

I’m 22 Living With A 30 Y/O Married Couple Who Leave Messes Like This

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Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Compared to most of these, this is just tame. Like a single meal not tidied up after.

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#54

My Roommate Leaves A Trash Bag Full Of Her Trash On The Floor While It’s Leaking Everywhere, She Said The Trash Chute Doesn’t Fit It

My Roommate Leaves A Trash Bag Full Of Her Trash On The Floor While It’s Leaking Everywhere, She Said The Trash Chute Doesn’t Fit It

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Rebelliousslug
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then she needs to find somewhere to dump it? Is she just planning on keeping the trash and taking it with when she moves out?

#55

My Roommate Took All Of My Dirty Dishes Out Of The Dishwasher Then Put Her Dishes In The Dishwasher

My Roommate Took All Of My Dirty Dishes Out Of The Dishwasher Then Put Her Dishes In The Dishwasher

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#57

My Roommate Has A Plethora Of Allergies;

My Roommate Has A Plethora Of Allergies;

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#58

How My Mom’s Best Friend/ Roommate Left The Room She Stayed In All Because Her Current Boyfriend Really Wanted My Mom. Oh, She Also Had Him Piss In Her Sink

How My Mom’s Best Friend/ Roommate Left The Room She Stayed In All Because Her Current Boyfriend Really Wanted My Mom. Oh, She Also Had Him Piss In Her Sink

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#59

This Is How My (22f) Roommates (35f, 37m) Left The House For Move-Out Day

This Is How My (22f) Roommates (35f, 37m) Left The House For Move-Out Day

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Brian Droste
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was you moving out to? If not you got some free food. The other two pictures is another story.

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#60

My Sister’s Squatter Texting Her This While She’s In Critical Condition In The Icu. She Hasn’t Paid Rent In 4+ Months (In Manhattan)

My Sister’s Squatter Texting Her This While She’s In Critical Condition In The Icu. She Hasn’t Paid Rent In 4+ Months (In Manhattan)

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#61

Roommate Is On A Carnivore Diet (Eats >20 Scrambled Eggs A Day) And Leaves Every Pan I Own Like This

Roommate Is On A Carnivore Diet (Eats >20 Scrambled Eggs A Day) And Leaves Every Pan I Own Like This

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Natasha Arruda
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As Ramsay would scream "You're cooking in a cold pan, you donkey!" But yeah, warm the pan before putting the eggs in and yes, use some sort of butter, oil or spray oil to ensure nonstick. Though when the pan is already like that, heat it up with some water in it and basically deglaze it, use some dish soap if it's really stuck.

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#64

Newest Roommate Likes To Leave Fat Stinkers In The Toilet For Everyone Else To Deal With

Newest Roommate Likes To Leave Fat Stinkers In The Toilet For Everyone Else To Deal With

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#66

You Guys Might Have Bad Roommates, But Do You Have 'Please Make Your Bed' Bad Roommates?

You Guys Might Have Bad Roommates, But Do You Have 'Please Make Your Bed' Bad Roommates?

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BatPhace
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alternately what are you doing making your roommates bed? That's their bed. The fan I get if nobody's in there, making the bed is creepy

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#67

“Don’t Use The Bathroom You Pay For To Take A Shower In The Morning. I Threw Up All Over It.”

“Don’t Use The Bathroom You Pay For To Take A Shower In The Morning. I Threw Up All Over It.”

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The.Butterfly.Effect.530
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they were actually sick or if this is a one off I dont see this being a huge issue. At least they warned you before you were subjected to the mess. (No I did not go and read the op.)

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#68

Living With Homeless Men

Living With Homeless Men

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