In this advice column, a woman grapples with escalating tensions with her roommate over the introduction of a second cat to their shared home. The roommate feels that the request for an additional pet is essential for her cat's well-being, while the letter writer staunchly disagrees, citing their lease restrictions and the small size of their apartment. They have different views on roommate engagement, leading to feelings of inadequacy and mistrust. As they both refuse to compromise, they find themselves at an impasse regarding their living situation, despite a mutual agreement to discuss their next steps.
Now she's saying that she thinks people who live together have an obligation to engage at all times, which I do not agree with. She says she is 'existentially against human beings acting like islands.'
I told her she should have considered all this when she adopted the cat in the first place.
She said living with me is the worst living situation she's been in since her ex-wife 'ruined her life.'
We're at a standstill because neither of us wants to leave the apartment. I've never loved living with her, but it is definitely possible.
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