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amethyst_popping_bottles

 I think I need to lay down some universal truths about living with others/living in close quarters that some of y’all’s roommates can’t accept
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Anonymous 4d

Walls are thin and existing makes noise. You can’t force others to not flush at night because “I’m a light sleeper”. If it’s really that bad get ear plugs

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Anonymous 4d

This one is a bit specific, but you can’t use your previous place as storage/a dumpster when you move. Take all your stuff with you or risk some precious/expensive items being sold or trashed because your old roommate didn’t agree to keep them.

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Anonymous 4d

Communal items aren’t just free to use, you have to chip in for them from time to time or you’ll end up having to pay for your own

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Anonymous 4d

Don’t spread lies about your roommate in an attempt to get a single. Just pay the damn fee

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Anonymous 4d

In general, you are gonna have to compromise on some things. You can’t have your way all the time.

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Anonymous 4d

If you leave your clothes in laundry machines for an extended period of time, especially in machines meant for an entire floor/building, your clothes are getting moved if not stolen. Get your stuff in a timely manner.

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Anonymous 4d

When you live with another person, you can’t just kick them out at all hours so you can throw parties or what have you.

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 4d

Hey! I made a post before this one about a situation like this and I would like your insight!

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4d

Is there anything specific or do you think you can resolve it just from removing said item from the common area and refusing to buy them more?

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 4d

Not really specific but its just the one roommate out of the four of us. I don't want us to start "removing" things that we really do use and like to keep in communal areas and feel like we are being punished over one roommate's shortcomings but I am not sure if we should outright call her out on it or keep trying to throw hints. They've been doing kinda annoying things lately and we kept "calling her out" for it on the gc so i don't want it to seem like we are trying to be bullies

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4d

I think it’s gonna look like “bullying” no matter what based on numbers alone. Your best bet is to sit them down in a roommate meeting sort of way and explain to them what y’all’s issues are with them and what they need to change. If you’re in a dorm I’d recommend even getting the RA involved so they can’t go running to them claiming bullying.

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 4d

We don't live in dorms thankfully but a meeting sounds like the best option rn. We haven't had one since we moved in so maybe it might actually get through to her head

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