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If you never lived in a flat-share, were you even a student for realz? The question doesn’t really have an answer, but it shows one thing. Living with another person under one roof is a one-of-a-kind experience.

And it’s not only about leaving dirty socks in plain sight, bringing in a bunch of friends at 2 am, or borrowing chocolate biscuits with 0.001% intention to return them. Whichever side you were, or currently are, standing on, you probably feel right and the other person is most likely wrong.

But in the land of flat- and house-sharing, there are no right or wrong people, there’s only a nasty-meter that goes up every single time you put an empty pack of ice cream back to rest in the freezer. Call it an exaggeration, but god is in the details when it comes to flat-sharing.

Pssst! More 'I live with a monster' pics can be found in a previous compilation by Bored Panda right here.

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Thesis Due In A Few Days And I Don’t Need This Extra Stress Of People Stealing My Stuff From The Communal Fridge

Thesis Due In A Few Days And I Don’t Need This Extra Stress Of People Stealing My Stuff From The Communal Fridge

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    The Way My Dad Puts Things Away In The Fridge. This Is A Piece Of Steak

    The Way My Dad Puts Things Away In The Fridge. This Is A Piece Of Steak

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    Living with someone is never easy. Whether you’re partners, friends, or random students who met by pure chance and equal need to share a flat, the truth is, a big part of the deal comes down to not-so-sweet moments. Like, noticing your biscuit bag rapidly shrinking in size, or drinking the chamomile tea and shoving in the ear plugs since your roommate is a night owl with a passion for techno.

    Sometimes, though, it gets more awful than that. And when you realize your relationship has become somewhat passive-aggressive and your sticky note battle is getting out of hand, it may be too late to save your (and your roommate's, for that matter) sanity.

    #3

    My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

    My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

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    Fortunately, there are some things everyone can do to make sure sharing a flat is not a one-way ride to hell. First, make sure you’re compatible from the very beginning. I know, nobody is going to marry their roommate, but being sure you have similar lifestyles, hobbies, and at least, are not immediately averse to one another is a good start.

    However, many people who have experienced a flat share can assure you that living with your best friend is not a good idea either. Even though it sounds like a dream come true, living with your BFF may reveal less savory aspects of people’s personalities (And personal hygiene.) After all, it’s not worth putting your friendship on trial just so you two can spend even more time under one roof.

    The truth is, when you start living with someone you know, little things that you were not particularly keen on about their personalities often snowball into giant arguments.

    #5

    My Wife Putting This Peanut Butter In The Trash Because It’s Empty

    My Wife Putting This Peanut Butter In The Trash Because It’s Empty

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is rather wasteful. What an inconvenience for her to get a knife to fish it out.

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    #7

    When Your Housemate Uses The Living Room As His Bedroom

    When Your Housemate Uses The Living Room As His Bedroom

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    "Its Always So Cold In Our House. Our Furnace Sucks." -Wife Jan2020 -32C

    "Its Always So Cold In Our House. Our Furnace Sucks." -Wife Jan2020 -32C

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    Even though there are no existing rules governing how roommates should live with one another, psychologist Fredric Neuman suggests a couple of things to have in mind. First, it’s mutual respect. “By respect, I mean certain specific things: Do not eat the other person’s food unless you ask first. Do not borrow clothes, or pick up money lying around, or take up any other possession of the other person without asking first.”

    #10

    The Way My GF "Puts Away The Groceries" Still In The Bag

    The Way My GF "Puts Away The Groceries" Still In The Bag

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    Wife Doesn’t Pay Attention To What We Already Have When Buying Groceries

    Wife Doesn’t Pay Attention To What We Already Have When Buying Groceries

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    #12

    My Brother Has A Habit

    My Brother Has A Habit

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    #13

    I Married The Person Who Does This

    I Married The Person Who Does This

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    #14

    My Mom Always Eats The Chocolate And Puts It Back In The Freezer Like That

    My Mom Always Eats The Chocolate And Puts It Back In The Freezer Like That

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ewww! Is your mum keeping it for later or is someone else expected to finish it off for her?

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    My Roommate Has Difficulties In Finding The Right Hole

    My Roommate Has Difficulties In Finding The Right Hole

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    Second, it’s following through financial commitments so that none of the roommates feel pressured. Also, chores should be done without reminding one another, so make sure to set up a schedule in the communal zone.

    #16

    How My Wife Loads The Dishwasher

    How My Wife Loads The Dishwasher

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    LoveThePanda
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My boyfriend AFTER I SHOWED HIM EXACTLY HOW TO DO IT A MILLION TIMES. I go to check the next time and he still hasn't figured it out

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    #18

    My Wife Ate Every Single Marshmallow In A Family Sized Box Of Count Chocula. Every Single One

    My Wife Ate Every Single Marshmallow In A Family Sized Box Of Count Chocula. Every Single One

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    This Is How My Mom Puts The Knives Away In The Drying Rack

    This Is How My Mom Puts The Knives Away In The Drying Rack

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    According to Fredric Neuman, it’s best not to keep close track of everything you do for your roommate. “Weighing every action on a scale leads invariably to someone feeling disadvantaged,” he argues, so it’s best not to set your expectations too high.

    #21

    Less Than 2 Days After Moving In, One Of My Roommates Scratched My New, Non-Stick Pan With Metal Utensils

    Less Than 2 Days After Moving In, One Of My Roommates Scratched My New, Non-Stick Pan With Metal Utensils

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    #22

    Live With A Girl They Said, Things Will Be Clean They Said

    Live With A Girl They Said, Things Will Be Clean They Said

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    #24

    My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

    My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

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    #25

    I Went To The Fridge To Get Milk For My Cereal But Someone Put The Milk Back With This Much

    I Went To The Fridge To Get Milk For My Cereal But Someone Put The Milk Back With This Much

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    This should be common sense, but you’d be surprised how many roommates actually don't comply with not going into your roommate’s bedroom unless they are present. Setting boundaries before starting to live together is a great way to make sure everyone is one the same page.

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    For some people, common sense may vary, and letting everyone know you’re not comfortable with anyone visiting your room without you present is a simple way to avoid miscommunication.

    #26

    Day 6 Of Living With A Roommate For The First Time. I’m Looking For A New Place

    Day 6 Of Living With A Roommate For The First Time. I’m Looking For A New Place

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    Sarah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta wonder...who exactly do they think is going to clean this up? Oh, right...Mommy.

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    #27

    My Roommate Can’t Read

    My Roommate Can’t Read

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    Kanishka Patel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine how annoying it must be living with bad roommates. My aunt had one in college and the roommate was so lazy. My aunt then got tired and she said she would not cook for anyone anymore.(And yes, she also did that for the roomate). So, my aunt was a hardworking person and she would make dinner early and go off to work. Then, the roommate would eat her dinner and she would e hungry. Also, she wasn't very rich back then and the roommate was a monster, in my opinion.

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    #28

    How My Girlfriend Takes The First Piece Of Freshly Baked Brownies

    How My Girlfriend Takes The First Piece Of Freshly Baked Brownies

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    We Are A Family Of Four

    We Are A Family Of Four

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    El muerto
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    either somebody has a secret family or they have ghosts with great hygiene

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    My Damn Family

    My Damn Family

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    #33

    This Is How I Cut My Pizza To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni. My Girlfriend Said To Post It To The Internet

    This Is How I Cut My Pizza To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni. My Girlfriend Said To Post It To The Internet

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    My Sister Opens Them Up To Check The Flavor And Puts It Back If She Doesn't Want It. The Flavor Is Also Printed At The Bottom Of The Wrapper

    My Sister Opens Them Up To Check The Flavor And Puts It Back If She Doesn't Want It. The Flavor Is Also Printed At The Bottom Of The Wrapper

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    #36

    I Love My Wife Dearly, But This Is How She Leaves The Ice Cream After Getting Some For Herself

    I Love My Wife Dearly, But This Is How She Leaves The Ice Cream After Getting Some For Herself

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen this before. Why did she need to destroy half the carton?

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    How My Girlfriend’s Mum Stores The Washing Liquid

    How My Girlfriend’s Mum Stores The Washing Liquid

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    #38

    The Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

    The Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

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    #39

    My Stuff Is Circled. The Other Stuff Is My Sister's

    My Stuff Is Circled. The Other Stuff Is My Sister's

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    Kanishka Patel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how I am. I need to change before I go off to college or it will be embarrassing for me

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    My Roommate Left A Surprise In The Kitchen, While I Was Outside

    My Roommate Left A Surprise In The Kitchen, While I Was Outside

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    #41

    The Cord For My Wife’s Vacuum

    The Cord For My Wife’s Vacuum

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    My Girlfriend Doesn't Zip The Resealable Bag Closed And Puts The Bag In Upside Down

    My Girlfriend Doesn't Zip The Resealable Bag Closed And Puts The Bag In Upside Down

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    LoveThePanda
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my bf but will swear he doesn't know who did it. I know my kid's didn't do it, I can bet my life that my kid's wouldn't do it

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    #44

    My Kids Are Trying To Give Me A Stroke

    My Kids Are Trying To Give Me A Stroke

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    Erin Womack
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they are brushing their teeth. Get scared when it’s not maliciously warped and they promise to have clean teeth

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    How My Step Dad Decided To Close A Box Of Cereal After Eating Edibles Last Night

    How My Step Dad Decided To Close A Box Of Cereal After Eating Edibles Last Night

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    #49

    Things You Find The Morning After Your Australian Housemate Got Hammered

    Things You Find The Morning After Your Australian Housemate Got Hammered

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    My Girlfriend Opens Cereal Like A Neanderthal

    My Girlfriend Opens Cereal Like A Neanderthal

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