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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Best Friend and I Lived Together Happily for Years. Now I've Made a Decision That Has Totally Disrupted Our Domestic Bliss.

I am a man in my late 20s, and I have rented the same three-bedroom house with my best friend, "Gail," since we graduated college seven years ago. Gail is a woman, but she is gay, and there has never been anything between us. The landlord likes us since we are quiet and clean. He has barely raised the rent.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: My roommate jokes about my hobby, and now I'm embarrassed

Move messy pottery to a separate, appropriate space and set clear boundaries to protect the hobby while maintaining respect and shared-home harmony.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

You be the judge: should my housemate stop brushing her teeth at the kitchen sink?

Roommate's habit of brushing and rinsing teeth outside the bathroom creates hygiene concerns and ongoing conflict in a shared living space.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Harriette Cole: My roommate's annoying Post-its are affecting my peace of mind

Ask your roommate to have a household meeting. At the meeting, point out that you have noticed the many notes all over your home with your roommate's requests for work to be done. Push back. Explain that you do not appreciate the notes. You prefer having a direct conversation about the delineation of duties in your shared space. Acknowledge that the two of you have different standards,
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fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Roommate Just Admitted She Has Hated Me For a Year. Her Reason Is Nonsensical.

Roommate disagreements can arise from different expectations regarding companionship and responsibilities, leading to significant conflict in shared living situations.
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