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I know communication is key. But how do I tell my roommate nicely we don’t have to do everything together.
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Anonymous 3w

SAME

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Anonymous 3w

Just tell her “I need a little bit of space right now”

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Anonymous 3w

My old roommate (now bestie) had “quiet hours” so we could have our alone time. Also, sometimes it’s ok to just say “I need to take some time alone to recharge my social battery”. I found that telling my roommate straight up worked best for our relationship

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Anonymous 3w

Facts.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

It’s so annoying. I like her but omg. I’ve had enough.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

Me too and mine falls asleep listening to YouTube BUT DOESNT USE HEADPHONES. Currently sitting here about to crashout over how loud it is

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

I feel so bad for you that’s ridiculous

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 3w

As bad as this sounds I’ve just kinda started to ignore her. Like. I’ve needed so much space and she doesn’t receive any “criticism”. So I’ve just started doing things myself and she’s started to get the hint but will still get a little mad if I leave without telling her. IM AN ADULT. bruh gets me so heated.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 3w

so i just need to start leaving and not saying a word?

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 3w

because I really need my own space and would rather go and eat by myself at this point like i want to be alone i don’t want to feel like i have to do absolutely everything with her. i think she thinks we have too and i didn’t think this would have been a problem I should have been more careful about it but i didn’t think it would get this bad where she would think we have to do everything together.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

It’s definitely hard bc I like my roommate most of the time but just have such a low social battery. It’s taken me three years but it’s gotten to the point where I will leave when Ik she’s in class to busy and hang out by myself. I love my alone time tho. She does not like it when I try to communicate with her so I’ve given up. She started to get the hint over time but it’s definitely taken a bit. But I’d rather protect my peace than hers. Yk what I mean? I don’t want to be rude but…

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

thank you 😭😭

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