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Living with another person isn't just pizza parties and game nights. Whether it's keeping the noise down, respecting each other's space, or taking turns with chores, you should also compromise so both can feel at home. But not everyone gets that.

To show how annoying we can be to one other, Bored Panda collected evidence of bad roommates, shared online by those who had the "pleasure" of knowing them. Some might be more lost than others, but hopefully, these pictures will remind you to pick up your socks and return the drying rack to the closet.

#1

Roommate Tossed Out My Childhood Stuffed Animal

Text conversation highlighting a conflict with horrible roommates over a missing stuffed animal.

I know I am kind of old to be having stuffed animals but it’s not like I take them everywhere, I have it next to the couch as decorations (or at least one of them, the rest are in my room in my closet).

The dude is a friend of a friend who desperately needed a place to stay and I offered it. It has been the worst month of my life. Glad I’m done with him.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am over 40, and have some of my stuffed animals (albeit at my mother's) still. Memories, nostalgia.

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    Last year, the National Student Accommodation Survey asked over 1,000 students in the United Kingdom about the most common annoying housemate habits, and the results might give us a better understanding of the broader picture. The list was:

    1. Leaving dirty dishes out (65%);
    2. Not helping with cleaning (55%);
    3. Leaving lights/appliances on (44%);
    4. Being too loud (44%);
    5. Leaving food to rot (41%);
    6. Not removing hair from plug holes (31%);
    7. Stealing food (26%);
    8. Not changing the toilet roll (26%);
    9. Leaving windows open (23%);
    10. Leaving the toilet seat up (23%);
    11. Taking long showers (22%);
    12. Moving a partner in (15%).
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    As we can see, the pictures reflect this pretty well.


    #3

    Family Member Has Cancer And No Immune System, And Is Largely Bed-Ridden. We Sanitized Her Whole House A Few Days Ago. Came To Pick Her Up And Found This. Told Her Roommate To Move Out Immediately

    Messy kitchen sink filled with dirty dishes, showcasing horrible roommates' untidy habits.

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    #4

    I Have Asked Her Politely To Stop Several Times Now And My Patience Has Expired

    Amika shampoo and conditioner bottles covered in hair, illustrating a common issue with horrible roommates.

    I’ve communicated how much it bothers me, and asked politely several times that she stop draping her fallen hairs on my products. Her shelf is always hair-free and pristine. I’m done asking, just collected every hair she left on my stuff and put in on top of her products. Petty?

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    #5

    Kicked Out My Roommate. This Was His Room, So You Can Imagine How He Treated The Rest Of The House. Really Gross, And Just Really Sad

    Messy room with trash piled high, showing the chaos associated with horrible roommates.

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    sbj
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looking at this I think maybe he was suffering from some sort of depression

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    However, building and maintaining a good relationship with your roommate isn't so straightforward. "Spending lots of time with another person makes it easy to settle into casual irritability," said Diana Partington, a licensed professional counselor in private practice and author of 'DBT for Life: Skills to transform the way you live.'

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    "We become reactive to any sign of selfishness or callousness, making it hard to live together ... Your behavior changes my behavior, and then my behavior changes your behavior. Going back and forth like this can escalate quickly."


    #6

    Roommate Crashed My Car While Borrowing It To Go To Work Then Refuses To Pay Anything Unless I Let Her Continue To Drive It In The Future

    Damaged car parked on the street, highlighting a stressful aspect of horrible roommates.

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    #7

    Left My Apartment For About A Month Because Of Covid. Came Back To Find This, The AC Set To 40 F, The Sink Running, The Back Door Wide Open And The Roommate Moved Out

    Messy room with broken guitar and damaged chairs, illustrating horrible-roommates scenario.

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    #8

    The Way My Roommates Makes Beef Jerky

    Raw meat hanging on hangers behind a door, representing strange roommate behavior.

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    Mari
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you end up with a food poisoning or maybe that roommate will make one day beef jerky out of you...

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    But we have to stand up for ourselves — if our roommate repeatedly behaves in a way that negatively impacts our life, we must bring it up.

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    The secret to talking through conflict with a bad roommate, according to Kat Cohen, CEO and Founder of college guidance company IvyWise, is calling them in, rather than calling them out.

    This means inviting our roommate into a conversation about how we can get along better rather than making one-sided accusations.

    #10

    Flatmate Had A Couple Friends Over, Fine, But He Destroyed My Isolation Made Cheese! These Have Already Been Aging For 2.5 Moths And Were Almost Ready

    Cheese wheels on a shelf in a rustic setting, reflecting a horrible-roommates scenario.

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    zak
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh HELL no. Nobody messes with my cheese and lives to tell the tale 🤬

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    #11

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

    Pile of trash and used tissues on a carpet, showcasing typical horrible roommates' mess in a home corner.

    I will never not have this in my brain. Please help me carry this load. No pun intended.

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    #12

    I Made Dinner For Us And Then Saw This Note When I Went For A Midnight Snack ?

    Dirty sink with dishes and a note asking to wash them, highlighting horrible roommates behavior.

    I literally make meals for us at least 9x a week despite us both working the same hours. She never makes food. I am legit the main one who does the dishes because I’m typically feeding the both of us. She gets fast food majority of the time and never does them. She doesn’t have to worry about them because she’s always eating out when I don’t cook for us, but due to the dishes technically being “my fault”, they have to be done within the hour according to her.

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    Weltschmerz
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a rule in my house that if you cook, the other person washes! Although it's expected you don't leave the kitchen looking like a bomb site.

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    #13

    Roommate Let His Friend Use My Cast Iron Pan, She Ran It Through The Dishwasher, And Then He Left It In There For Days

    Rusty cast iron skillet left on stove, an example of horrible roommates neglecting cookware care.

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    "Frame this as a discussion of living policies and how to be a better roommate, and avoid criticizing your roommate's current behaviors," Cohen explained.

    “Ask him or her if there is anything he or she would like to change about your living arrangement in order to make the conversation feel more like a discussion, as opposed to a personal attack or complaint."

    #14

    I'm Tired Of "Communicating"

    Messy room with unmade bed, cluttered sofa, and scattered clothes, illustrating horrible-roommates scenario.

    This girl has had guests over at the apartment for days now and I already told her I wasn’t comfortable with guests staying over for this long. The space is small and we share a shower.

    I’m sick of “communicating” with her and nothing happening. She’s also done other stuff like leaving hair in the shower, almost never cleaning the apartment and having her audio at max volume all night.

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    VNES101
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Contact the landlord. There are rules against long term guests usually.

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    #15

    3 Weeks Ago I Replaced The Vinyl Countertop Covering Because My Roommate Ruined It By Cutting Things Directly On The Counter. I Asked Them To Please Not Do That Anymore. This Is Today

    Scratches on a kitchen countertop, possibly caused by horrible roommates.

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    Jessica SpeLangm
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could just be me, but HOW does a person cut SO hard to make those marks? I'm genuinely curious about it.

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    #16

    My Roommate Is The Worst Kind Of Person

    Pumpkin pie with the center eaten out, illustrating horrible roommates' behavior.

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    Multa Nocte
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at these other roommate stories, this is something I could live with in comparison.

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    #17

    I Gave My Roommate Money To Get A Very Specific Brand Of Toilet Paper When He Went To The Store. He Brought Back This. When I Asked Him About It He Said That They Had The Type I Asked For In Stock, But He Got This One Because It’s Cheaper. He Kept The Change

    Person holding a stained, crumpled dryer sheet, highlighting issues faced with horrible roommates.

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    By calling our roommates in rather than calling them out, Cohen believes we can make sure they feel respected and invested in making the arrangement the best it can be. By using an approachable and non-threatening tone, we can have a conversation that makes both parties feel good.

    #18

    Roommate Uses An Air Purifier 24/7 Instead Of Cleaning Her Cat’s Litter Robot. Whole House Smells Like Cat Poop

    Messy litter box area with a dirty automatic cleaner, a heater, and scattered litter, symbolizing horrible roommates.

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    #19

    What My Roommate Bought For Her Turn To Replace The Dishsoap

    Tiny bottle of dish soap humorously highlights horrible-roommates scenario.

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    Kate Jones
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    6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh I dealt with this for a year. We decided before we moved in together we'd share household expenses equally. But I always bought the regular sized things and he'd buy the travel size/cheaper things and claim he did 'his part'. So when I told him we were going to need to split up our stuff because it wasn't fair to me, he was so mad. I eventually had to lock up my stuff to keep him from using it because he kept taking it anyway. Eventually found him using dollar store dish soap as laundry detergent and it almost broke the machine. So ridiculous. But I was the bad guy, of course. We were friends for a long time before we moved in together and it totally destroyed our friendship. And, btw, he made 3 times as much as I did. He wasn't broke. He was just cheap. People like this can never see past themselves to see why it's so wrong. There were other things he did, too. Like when we'd split the rent, he'd never include the change. So I always had to pay it. And he'd take my food. Crazy.

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    #21

    How Is This Possible

    Melted pot on a stove, highlighting a horrible-roommates cooking mishap.

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    Jude Bennett
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wtf how long was it on there??? I am surprised the house didn't burn down.

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    However, to prevent the situation from escalating to the terrible outcomes that we see in the pictures, the late Fredric Neuman, M.D., who was the Director of the Anxiety and Phobia Center at White Plains Hospital, suggested people follow these rules.

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    Respect your roommate. It would be better if the two of you liked or even loved each other since living together puts a strain on even reasonable people. By respect, Neuman meant certain specific things, such as not eating the other person's food unless you ask first, not borrowing clothes whenever you want, and not taking the possessions of the other person without asking first.

    The wish to study or go to sleep takes precedence over someone else’s wish to play loud music or party — roommates should try their best not to wake each other up.

    Follow through on financial commitments so that one roommate does not have to ask the other for rent or payment for other bills.

    Chores should be done without having to be reminded.

    Do not keep tabs on everything you do for your roommate with the expectation that every favor will be returned.


    #22

    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

    Pizza boxes stacked high in messy room, overfilled trash, illustrating horrible roommates.

    I live with 5 other people in my flat, 3 boys (23, 20, 18) and 3 girls (19, 18, 18) including myself. 2 of them keep leaving their rubbish and pizza boxes on the side.

    This is the build up from a month. I’ve asked countless times for them to deal with it, and they never do and never respond - not taking responsibility when I know exactly who it is. Last time this happened I took them out because we had an inspection. This time I want them to own up and do it themselves before we leave for Xmas and as they’re adults.

    I do not eat pizza, especially takeaway pizza, I don’t know what to do, I’m sick of living in a filthy environment, but I don’t want to have to keep constantly tidying up after other people, since I'm also the only one who sweeps, hoovers, and wipes down counters and tables.

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    #23

    My Roommate Hasn’t Paid His Part Of The Rent In 3 Months, There’s A Weird Smell Coming From His Room That I Can’t Pinpoint, And I’m Pretty Sure He Up And Left So I Have To Clean It Now

    Messy room filled with trash and clutter, highlighting issues with horrible roommates.

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    MegDragon
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile I’m over here like: oh no there’s some crumbs on the kitchen floor. We’re going to get pests because I have failed.

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    #24

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

    Cluttered room with numerous soda cans and bottles scattered on the floor, highlighting horrible roommates.

    I hadn’t been in his room since November of last year. But I noticed a foul smell coming from the hallway and finally went to investigate. I am beyond disgusted and I don’t even know how to approach him on this.

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    YakFactory
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before you tell him to leave, give him some garbage bags to fill.

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    #25

    What Did I Do Wrong In Life To Have To Deal With This Guy

    Text messages discussing a messy shower incident, illustrating issues with horrible roommates.

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    Ben Aziza
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please let it be a pet... Just let it be a pet... And not the guy himself hiding his shits...

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    The rest of Neuman's rules were:

    No sleep-over guests should be allowed unless both parties have already agreed to it in advance.

    The inclination to be orderly or messy must be compromised with the other person’s wishes.

    If bedrooms are separate, do not go into the other person's bedroom unless they are present.

    If your roommate is of the opposite sex, assume or she does not want to enter into a sexual relationship.

    And of course, don't be rude or insulting, and do not undermine your roommate’s friendships with other people.

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    #26

    My Roommates Put Hot Glue In The Lock On My Door

    Door handle with tape blocking the keyhole, symbolizing challenges with horrible roommates.

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    #27

    Roommate Left Us A Present

    Wall damage near door and TV, possibly caused by horrible roommates.

    We didn’t own the house where we were staying; it was a family member’s house. We informed roommate that we were moving out in a month but that roommate was welcome to stay longer after we left to make other living arrangements. Roommate moved out before we did and left a parting gift. Almost 30 times. When confronted about this, roommate just said “yeah I was mad”.

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    #28

    Bro

    Overflowing trash bins with scattered food containers, highlighting horrible roommates’ mess.

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    YakFactory
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so easy to fill garbage bags, tie the top and put them in the bin. There's NO excuse for this laziness.

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    #30

    Roommates Keep Cranking The Heat To 32°c/90°f

    Thermostat set to 32°C, likely adjusted by horrible roommates, illustrating uncomfortable living conditions.

    Is this not absolutely insane? I always wake up soaked in sweat, and no matter how many times I turn it to like 21°C/71°F (which I'm pretty sure is like average temperature for an apartment in any season) they always crank it back up. It's winter, but 21°C/71°F is not cold at all. I don't understand.

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    MindNumbinglyBoringJob
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    6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would speak to the landlord. Have them set it and then lock it. Your roommate is acting like an entitled brat. He needs to learn to wear sweats or a sweater. I live in a rental and do not control the heat. I bought a portable heater and I keep it in my room . I turn it on with the door shut and it gets very toasty. The roommate may be used to living in a warm climate and is not used to wearing heavier clothes. I have seen people refuse to wear shoes and socks in mid winter because they only wear summer shoes without socks in their country. ( edited spelling )

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    #31

    I’m At My Wit’s End With This Idiot

    Text conversation displaying disputes about utility payments with horrible-roommates.

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    Jessica SpeLangm
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Send a screen shot to the landlord of this and let the landlord deal with him. If you've asked nicely 3 times, OP, then it should no longer be your problem. Let the landlord kick him out for not paying on time.

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    #32

    Roommate Threw A Party Before Moving Out & Left His Mess For Us To Clean. Found His Cooler Full Of Alcohol Months Later

    Cooler filled with melted ice, beer cans, and a wine bottle, illustrating horrible roommates' messy habits.

    The smell was atrocious when I opened it, but worst of all is that that’s not water. It’s literally a moldy, stinky gelatinous clump. Tips on how to dispose / clean this appreciated.

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    Pandarosa
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put the lid back on and throw it into the nearest volcano before it animates and destroys the world.

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    #35

    My Roommate Flushes Food Down The Toilet And Now It’s Perpetually Clogged

    Lettuce leaves floating in a toilet, illustrating an example of horrible roommates' messy habits.

    So I’ve had many issues with this lady. This is just one of them. Does anyone else’s roommate do this? Is this normal? Also we live in a historic house so the pipes are old as hell.

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    ElfVibratorGlitter
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is roommate bulimic? That's a good reason for food to be flushed. It's also how a lot of toilet and pipes get messed up too

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    #36

    Roommate Opens New Bottles Of Water Rather Than Finishing The Ones He’s Already Drank From

    Partially consumed water bottles in a messy refrigerator, showcasing horrible roommates' habits.

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    #37

    Every Day I Clean My Apartment Before Work, By The Time I Get Back It Looks Like This Thanks To My Roommate

    Cluttered kitchen with scattered items, messy countertop, showing a scene typical with horrible roommates.

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    Deborah
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't people just kick these people out or move? Serious question, I've been very lucky to never had to have roommates.

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    #38

    My Roommate Made Eggs In All These Pans Instead Of Just Washing One Pan Every Time They Make Eggs. Someone Save Me From This Nightmare

    A messy stack of pans and pots on a kitchen counter, illustrating horrible roommates' disorganized habits.

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    #39

    My Roommate Defrosts Meat In The Cabinet

    Frozen meat stored in a kitchen cabinet with bowls and plates, illustrating a situation with horrible roommates.

    So, as straight forward as it sounds: my roommate puts the meat in the cabinet in the morning, leaves for work and in the evening he uses that meat to cook.

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    Jaya
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about other countries, but food safety organisations in my country advise very strongly against defrosting meat at room temperature (and I don't live in a particularly warm place).

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    #40

    This Is Why I Keep My Stuff In My Room

    Scratched and blackened pans on a wooden countertop, illustrating horrible roommates' cookware habits.

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    TiNaBoNiNa
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either their parents never taught them how to care for cookware, or their parents never took care of their cookware.

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    #41

    An Actual Text Conversation Between My Roommate And Me After She Woke Me Up At 4 AM

    Text exchange about noise between frustrated roommates.

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    Kate Jones
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because you aren't alone in the world and you share space with humans beings and maybe you need to control yourself. And maybe I didn't want to interrupt your screaming because it's batsh!t crazy and I'm afraid I might get shanked. So How about you be a normal human being your annoying, selfish waste of space?

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    #42

    My Boyfriend Has Told His Messy Roommate Multiple Times That His Overwhelming Messes In Their Public Spaces Give Him Anxiety And Worsen His Depression. He Still Never Cleans

    Messy living room with cluttered table, showcasing the typical chaos of horrible roommates.

    This is all only his stuff in the dining room and living room.

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    Valerie Brillhart
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put it all in his room, throw it in a bag then open bag and dump in their room

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    #43

    My Roommate Used My Mouthwash And Replaced What He Used With Water

    Person holding a toilet bowl cleaner mistaken for mouthwash on a bathroom sink—horrible-roommates scenario.

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    KatSaidWhat
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I would actually fill it up with neat vodka next time, or possibly even silver tequila.

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    #45

    My Roommate Admitted To Using My Mixing Bowl To Soak His Feet While He Had An Ingrown Toenail

    A taped strainer handle, poorly fixed with a bandage, symbolizing horrible roommates' solutions.

    "But he washed it after!"

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    Ben Aziza
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should have asked first. I would be okay with this if he did. A simple wash like with any other use of this bowl would suffice no???

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    #46

    Roommate Moved Out Without Warning With 12 Months Left In The Lease, Taking All The Furniture, Won't Pay His Half Of The Rent, And I Just Got Laid Off Due To Budget Cuts

    Empty room with patterned chair and lamp, highlighting horrible-roommates theme.

    He's coming back for the chair tomorrow and it's my dogs favorite.

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    YakFactory
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who owned the furniture. If you, that's theft. If the landlord, that's theft.

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    #49

    Roommate Using The Air Fryer To Dry Random Sticks And Gumballs

    Air fryer filled with sticks and seed pods, highlighting horrible roommates' unusual cooking habits.

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    PataSata
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That itself isn't bad, per se, if it's cleaned afterwards.

    Craig S. (EvilSausage)
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    6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. And along those lines, I had an incident years ago with a roommate in which I used a knife for something that wasn't its intended purpose, and was going to leave a residue on it, but ( and this part is very important) I washed it afterwards. So a few days later, my roommate was hanging out with several of her friends and told them the knife story, making sure to sound very aggrieved. And she knew I was home, so she clearly wanted me to hear her. So I strode right into the room, pointed out that I'd washed it before returning it, and walked away without another word being spoken.

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    Sa Ruuu
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wouldn't have been so bad if they had lined it first with parchment paper or foil

    TruthoftheHeart
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly compared to all the others in this list this one could be tolerable just clean out my machine

    Jessica SpeLangm
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT would p**s me off. I just got a used instant pot pressure cooker from my BIL (it still works just fine, he just wanted a new one) and if my roommate did this s**t, I would be buying my own air fryer and hiding it. Roommate can use this air fryer to do whatever he wants and ruin a perfectly good machine, but he's not getting a hold of mine.

    sbj
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet it's the best tasting thing you've ever gotten out of it

    Nimitz
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lemme guess? They call themselves a witch and are using the air-fryer to prepare reagents? I had to deal with that once before. It's almost as bad as living with an evangelical Christian

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    #50

    This Is A New Low From My 40-Year-Old Man-Child Roommate That I Can’t Even Comprehend

    Shoes and bananas on a kitchen counter, illustrating signs of horrible roommates.

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    A girl
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Countering other comments. We do no allow shoes in the house. I'd break a lease if they were on the counter. Feral behavior

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    #51

    I Can’t Do This Anymore

    Messy kitchen with dirty dishes and trash, illustrating the chaos caused by horrible roommates.

    I’ve never lived this dirty since college, I ask my roommate to clean this stuff almost every day. He’ll clean up a couple chunks and call it a day, so I’ve picked up the slack for the past year.

    If you look closely you’ll see floor crumbs from the day(s) before.

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    G Bono
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't need to look closely. What's with the slop in the bowl and pot?

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    #52

    My Roommate (29 F) Puts Her Foot File With A Pound Of Dead Skin In The Bathroom Shelf. How Can I Tell Her Without Creating Drama?

    Grater with leftover food next to a toothbrush and cleaning products, illustrating horrible roommates' messy habits.

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    Mama Clare
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make some spag bol and take that out & ask if she wants parmesan with hers...

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    #53

    I Finally Got My Roommate To Move Out, But This Is What He Left Me After He "Cleaned"

    Worn wooden floors and stained rugs depict effects of horrible roommates.

    Friend from high school needed a room to rent, so I let him rent my extra room. I don’t think he ever actually cleaned his room. I hope these floors aren’t too far gone to be refinished.

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    #54

    My Roommate Decided To Help Himself To The Piece Of My Wedding Cake I Was Saving

    Messy fridge shelf with open food containers, illustrating habits of horrible roommates.

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    MindNumbinglyBoringJob
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a roommate that took half the gift cards I got for Christmas. When caught her response was that I had too many and she had none. We are not related. The cards were sitting on my dresser and she just helped herself to half.

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    #55

    Half Drank Water Bottles Left In The Fridge By My Roommate. I Can Not Comprehend Why He Puts Them Back If He Knows He Will Never Finish Them?

    Fridge with water bottles and a pack of hot dogs, showing typical horrible roommates' food storage organization.

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    #56

    Just Scrubbed The Stove Spotless, Roommate Immediately Does This And Leaves

    Messy kitchen stove with dirty pans and utensils, highlighting issues with horrible roommates.

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    Corwin 02
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a cat who, whenever I clean the litterbox, immediately needs to pee in it , this looks like the same behavior.

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    #59

    My Roommate Said This Is The Best Way For Space Economy

    Washing machine stuffed with laundry detergent and items, a sign of horrible roommates.

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    Hobby Hopper
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they move that stuff out every time they wash a load? Do they just put it on the floor, and then back into the machine after? Seems like a lot of extra work.

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    #60

    Every Day My Dormitory Roommate Will Leave His Clothes In The Shower And I Have To Take It Out For Him

    Clothes scattered on a bathroom floor, highlighting horrible roommates' messy habits.

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    #61

    Dormitory Deaf Roommate Used His Phone The Entire Night, Until 5 AM Before Falling Asleep, Preventing Me To Sleep For The Entire Night Because Of The Super High Brightness And His Snores

    Person in bed using a phone in a dimly lit room, illustrating horrible roommates scenario.

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    #62

    My Roommate Threw Out An Entire Pack Of Fresh Strawberries Because "One Of Them Didn’t Look Good"

    Trash bin with spoiled food and plastic packaging, highlighting issues with horrible roommates.

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    Jessica SpeLangm
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah, I'd have a problem with that. Fresh fruit isn't cheap and not always in season.

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    #63

    My Roommate Has No Concept Of Respect For Shared Property

    Dirty grill with burned food remnants, illustrating horrible roommates' cleaning habits.

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    Jessica SpeLangm
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then don't share property. It's really that simple. Let the roommate use the stuff he/she ruined.

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    #64

    Roommate Always Pays Rent In $1 Bills

    Stack of dollar bills with a note for rent payment, reflecting a horrible-roommates scenario.

    My roommate works as a bartender, so he gets loads of $1 bills. He usually keeps the bigger bills, and pays rent with the 1s.

    I’ve told him various times to please change the bills before paying, but he takes it as a joke. At first it kinda was, but now it’s just annoying.

    He’s also late on his rent payment for January. Only paid $200/500 because he has an upcoming birthday trip to Colombia.

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    Ece Cenker
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Annoying, but not the worst thing as long as they pay their dues in time, I 'd say.

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    #65

    My Flatmate Gets A New Teaspoon Every Time He Makes A Cup Of Tea

    A cluttered kitchen counter with many spoons and used teabags, depicting horrible roommates' mess.

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    Ace
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I that a pile of used teabags on the board? That's the worst sin for me; Yes, use a clean spoon each time, but it only takes half a second to rinse the used one before you drink your tea. Used teabags freak me out.

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    #67

    My Roommates (Both 30+) Refuse To Do The Dishes They Use

    Overflowing sink with dirty dishes and cookware, illustrating horrible roommates' messy habits.

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    #68

    My Flatmate Refused To Clean Up After Cooking Because "He's Super Busy For An Entire Week"

    Dirty stove top with food stains, a sign of horrible roommates and poor cleaning habits.

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    #69

    "It’s So Convenient To Just Clean Them When You Need Them" - My Roommate

    Stacked dirty dishes in a kitchen sink, illustrating a common issue with horrible roommates.

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    Deborah
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gee, I find it more convenient to clean after use so I can just take clean ones from the cupboard. This is nasty.

    #70

    Just Washing Our Extension Cords

    Tangled cables inside a washing machine, depicting horrible roommates and their messy habits.

    Not necessarily a bad roommate, but this was interesting.

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    PataSata
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It probalby will cause corrosion in the socket/plug, and that's a recipe for bad contacts and because of that, heat generation. So, could be a fire hazard in an extreme case.

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    #71

    How To Save My Bonsai? My Roommates Had Put A Cig In My Plant For A Long Time, Despite Being Told Not To Do So

    Bonsai plant mistreated with cigarette butt in rocky pot, illustrating horrible-roommates experience.

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    Corwin 02
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry dude it is dead , let your room mates buy you a new one.

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    #73

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

    Dirty frying pan left unwashed, showcasing a typical issue with horrible roommates.

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    #75

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

    Cluttered hallway with shoes scattered, illustrating horrible roommates' messy habits.

    Moved into a 4bed in BedStuy NYC and have had no issues with anyone until one (22F) roommate’s boyfriend moved in with us. She never spoke to any of us about it. I can empathize with someone who needs a place to stay but it felt very inconsiderate for her to not even mention at all.

    My main issue is that between the two of them they probably own 50+ pairs of shoes. Our very narrow hallway is becoming an extension of their bedroom and every pair of shoes you see belongs to the two of them. The black dresser is full of shoes. The wall cubby too.

    I want to tell them to find space in their room or get rid of shoes. My bedroom door opens right up to their black dresser and their shoes are on both sides of my door now. Am I making a mountain out of a mole hill or should they be more considerate of common space?

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    Jessica SpeLangm
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the boyfriend wasn't mentioned or agreed upon by all, then he needs to be kicked out until all the actual tenants (that ARE on the lease) DO agree to him moving in. Then there should be a discussion of rules and boundaries and how the shared spaces are going to look.

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    #76

    Asked Roommate To Flush The Toilet After The Countless Times That She Has Left It

    Text exchange highlighting issues with horrible roommates over a toilet flushing dispute.

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    _-DungeonKeeper-_
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My friend died and I'm crying in my bed" and then OP says she's been laughing on the phone for hours?? How dumb can one get

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    #77

    Every Single Time Roommate Wants A Hotdog, They Buy A New Pack

    Packages of frozen hot dogs scattered on a wooden floor, highlighting a common issue with horrible roommates.

    I even told roommate last night that there was like 5 lbs of dang hotdogs in the freezer. Their reasoning was "But they're frozen! I don't want to wait for it to defrost!"

    Didn't bother taking out a pack last night so they could defrost overnight. Still went out and bought a new pack today. Still boiled the brand new hotdogs. Saved maybe 2 minutes of boiling time, wasted 20 minutes to go to the store, wasted another $7 on hotdogs and added yet another half a pack to the mountain of hotdogs in the freezer.

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    #78

    I Asked My Roommate To Feed My Fish While I Was Away And Came Home To This

    Top view of a fish tank with plants and rocks, symbolizing the chaos of horrible roommates.

    I told him 2-3 pellets a day, and was gone for 4 days. A quick look at the directions on the food canister would have told him the same thing. He also didn't clean the cat boxes and came home to the house reeking of cat pee.

    I'm furious because he has been jobless for over 6 months and does nothing but play computer games.

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    Abraxas59
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God mckenzy can u shut the hell up with ur pathetic comments and please do not have kids or pets !

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    #79

    Our Vacuum Robot Ran Out Of Cleaner Solution. My Roommate Thought It's Fine To Just Use Dawn Dish Soap And Water Instead

    Robot vacuum overflowing with soap suds, illustrating a typical horrible roommates scenario.

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    #80

    Roommate Is Using My Hulu To Watch The Game Making Me Not Able To Watch It, I Never Gave Him The Log In

    Error message on Hulu screen due to limit reached, highlighting a potential issue with horrible roommates managing accounts.

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    #82

    My Wife And I Have Roommates. This Is The Lint Trap After We Were Gone For A Few Days. This Was Also The Lint Trap The Last Time We Were Gone. And The Time Before That

    Lint trap overflowing with dust in poorly maintained room, a sign of horrible roommates.

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    Nuku Nyara
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My roommate also has this problem. He doesn't clean his lint out of the trap and just runs the dryer with it this thick and I end up cleaning it because I need the dryer.

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    #84

    My Roommate's Dog

    Scattered trash on green patterned rug, showing the mess left by horrible roommates.

    For starters, I do like my roommate as a person and I do care for her dog. Moving in the one and only boundary I stressed is train your dog. Her dog is huge and is constantly tearing up the trash and has torn up at least over $500 worth of my items as well as my grief journal I’ve written to my dead fiancé in for the past 5 years.

    I drew the line when the dog started going into my room when the door was closed, so now the dog is kenneled when no one is home. She does not clean up after the dog like she should. The floors are constantly covered in dirt and my rug is covered in dog hair. The dog got into the trash when I was sleeping and now I get to wake up to this mess.

    Not sure what to do excepted just move out when my lease ends in April.

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    Deborah
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Move. This person should not have a dog. A properly trained dog is not going to do this type of damage.

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    #85

    My Roommate Never Pushes The Chair Back Under The Table But Leaves It In The Middle Of The Room Every Time Until I Push It Back. It Isn't Something Big, But Mildly Infuriating

    Chair misplaced away from table, illustrating horrible roommates' behavior.

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    #86

    My New Roommate Seems To Think This Is The Appropriate Vessel For Yellow Hand Soap. My Ruined Dinner Thinks Otherwise

    Oil bottle with sunflower design used as soap dispenser, showcasing horrible roommates' quirky habits.

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    #87

    My Roommate Won’t Let Me Peel Off The Protective Plastic On The Microwave Panel. It’s Been This Way For At Least A Year

    Broken microwave with cracked display and control panel, showcasing typical horrible-roommates scenario.

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    #88

    Roommate Leaves The Stove On Twice

    Text exchange about discovering stove left on, highlighting horrible roommates.

    It is late and right before I was ready to call it a night, I decided to go to the bathroom. Immediately upon opening my door, my nose is hit with a strong scent of gas and I panic. I check the stove and I can see that the stove is on but not lit.

    This is the second time my roommate has done this and I’m laying in my bed seething about this. If I hadn’t gotten up surely I would’ve died overnight, yeah?

    I genuinely cannot wrap my head around this. How does one even handle something like this?

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    Ariadne Toms
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like an innocent mistake to me....a dangerous one, but we do all make mistakes

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    #89

    I’ve Always Been The One Replaces The Toilet Roll, So I Stopped To Test Something. After A Week, Both My Roommates Still Haven’t Replaced It

    Empty toilet paper roll left on the holder by horrible roommates.

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    #90

    Roommate Had A Piece Of Pie

    Half-eaten pie with a price tag, illustrating horrible roommates' habits.

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    Jaya
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, it's funny how uncomfortable this feels. And when you think about it, there's no real reason why you couldn't cut it like this. It's easier to cut similar sized pieces for everyone if you cut it the normal way. But if that's not a concern, then there objectively speaking isn't a reason not to cut them like this, it's just that we're so used to the other way.

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    #91

    This Girl Took Her Roommate's Mercedes On An 86+ Hour Roadtrip

    Text post about borrowing a roommate's car and driving cross-country, leading to a dispute.

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    Deborah
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was so wrong. Depending on where you are in Maryland, the beach is only a few hours away. The entitlement of this person is insane. She should not just apologize, but pay for gas and oil and wear and tear. How much would it have cost to rent a car for a trip like that? That's what she should pay.

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    #92

    Roommate Accidentally Melted The Microwave Splatter Guard Onto My Favorite Cast Iron

    Green and black moldy dish in a pan, possibly left by horrible roommates.

    Apparently the wrong burner was turned on for 10 minutes before she realized.

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    6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you not see something melting right in front of you?

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    #93

    Roommate Kindly Put My Broth In The Fridge For Me, Which I Had Cooked For 5 Hours

    Unappetizing meal with shredded meat and wilted greens in a pink container, highlighting horrible-roommates.

    She drained about 3 l down the drain.

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    #94

    Roomate Used My Birthday Candles Without Asking, Tossed The Ones They Used And Left Me 5 Out Of 20

    A hand holding an empty pack of Betty Crocker birthday candles, fitting the theme of horrible roommates.

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    #95

    Some Of Us Live With Real Monsters

    Microwave with unreadable display, illustrating common horrible roommates' habits with appliances.

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    PataSata
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    doesn't want the bee-beep at the end, totally undestandable on my part, especially when used at nighttime, and want less risk of waking others in the flat

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    #96

    Am I Right To Be Annoyed That My Roommate Leaves The Floor Of The Bathroom Soaked After His Shower

    Wet bathroom floor with dark blue rug, illustrating issues with cleanliness and horrible roommates.

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    #97

    Every Time My Roommate Changes The Toilet Paper He Puts It In Backwards. Why? Is He A Psychopath?

    Toilet paper roll installed backwards, a classic sign of horrible roommates.

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    A girl
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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. This would totally be a lease breaker. The ONLY reason you hang it mullet is if you have cats.

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