Girl finds herself living with 4 other people in 2-bedroom apartment after being lied to by roommate, resulting in roommate moving out when she takes it too far: 'We're packed like sardines'

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Jul 10, 2024 7:00 AM EDT

When someone lives away from their parents, the possibility of seeing them split into two options - Either they travel to see their parents or their parents travel to see them. 

Traveling to your parents is usually not a problem. You can stay in your childhood bedroom and feel comfortable in the space in which you grew up. But when your parents come to visit you, it can get quite… tricky, to say the least. The biggest problem of all, is the sleeping situation – Where will your parents stay? Will you let them pay for a hotel, or will you make space in whatever living situation you have going on for yourself at the moment? 

One thing we know for sure is that if you have roommates, you should not make a decision without running it by them first, something that the roommate in this Reddit story failed to do, and even lied about. This led to quite a dispute when the two roommates found themselves living with 3 other people, 2 dogs, and a cat, in a 2-bedroom apartment.

Scroll down to read the full story and even some unbelievable texts between the two roommates. Once you are done, click here for a story of a resident who got back at a neighbor for not cleaning up their tree trimmings.

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    spend time with me. You are making me feel guilty for having my family spend time with us. It's the fact you told me multiple times they would not be staying with us. I'm not saying this to make you feel bad, but it is an inconvenience. Your boyfriend already lives with us practically, you have 3 extra people in our house
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    Roommate lied about her parents staying with us
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    > Hey, I love your parents and all but it's really getting to be a lot with all of us in this space. 5 people is too many. Can they try to make plans to stay somewhere else that's not our house? I don't want to make your parents uncomfortable but the lack of space and unexpectedness of all of this is getting to me since they weren't supposed to be staying here. Today 2:14 PM Couldn't get hotel till tmrw Bc my parents don't have $800 to spend every night Okay. I understand but definitely should h
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    they found out they were coming. You told me from the start they weren't staying here and I feel kind of taken advantage of/lied to I apologize and am sorry that you feel taken advantage but my dad visiting was very last minute and they are my parents, they aren't strangers. They just need a place to sleep and shower for 1 week. At the end of the month you will never have to deal with that again. My dad has never been here and I was so excited for both of them to be out here together and spend t
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    me to not say anything which is not cool Delivered Sorry dude Idk what else to say I did say they would be getting an Airbnb or something But that never happened I did lie Bc plans changed and it was most convenient to stay at our place It's not cool I'm the worst roommate ever It's a good thing I'm moving and you won't have to deal with me ever again Or my family O A Okay that is just so unfair. I love you but I think it was super inconsiderate of you. It was most convenient for you, but you di
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    For context, I (24f) live in a very desirable state to vacation. My roommate (23f) have lived together for the past 2.5 years and I would say she's one of my best friends.
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    However, her family has been overstaying their welcome in our 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 500 sq ft apt. We have 2 dogs and a cat and my roommates bf practically lives with us too.
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    Her family was supposed to get an airbnb or a hotel from the beginning and they simply have not booked anything. They've already been staying with us for 4 days and I'm at my wits ends. Roommate is
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    being very inconsiderate and not seeing my perspective. Instead, she tries to make me feel guilty about their finances, when in my opinion they shouldn't be traveling if they can't afford it. Am I being crazy?
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    Apprehensive-Fox3004 · 2 days ago Where the h is everybody sleeping?
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    Any_Location 7126 OP 2 days ago LOL! My roommates mom and dad are sleeping in her room and my roommate and her bf are sleeping on our couch. I got to eat dinner in the dark with my phone flashlight last night.
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    haleorshine 2 days ago Dude, next time just turn the light on. Make whatever noise you want, and tell her if she doesn't want that, she has to pay 90% of the rent for the month to make up for this.
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    Also, decent chance she told her parents you were cool with them staying. Mention to her parents that she lied about them not staying with you, and that you never said yes to this. If they're not uncomfortable with that... Well, that's how they raised their daughter.
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    SeaworthinessKey549 2 days ago My parents would have been out of there the moment they realized, if they were lied to. Pretty absurd of them too if they just don't address the situation either.
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    wouldashoudacoulda 2 days ago Why can't your room mate and boyfriend sleep at his house?
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    Any_Location7126 OP · 2 days ago He is military and lives in barracks. When I said "practically lives here" I was being generous. He sleeps here every night.
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    stonr_cat 2 days ago • Bills should not be split 1/2 should be split 1/3 in that case, or 1/5 if these folks dont find a hotel........
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    Chaoticgood790 · 2 days ago • Why even allow that? Why are you tip toeing around an apt you pay for? I would be turning on lights, being in common areas bc it's my home. You need to stop rolling over
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    • goober_ginge · 2 days ago . edited 1 day ago The "It's not cool I'm the worst roommate ever" and "you won't have to deal with me soon" is so manipulative. It's putting pressure on you to now make her feel better and removes any responsibility she has at being an inconsiderate housemate.
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    I've had housemates do this to me in the past where I'll agree that a friend or relative of theirs stays for a night or two and it's dragged on. They know what they're doing and are just hoping you're going to be too polite to
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    say anything while they're there and they'll deal with the aftermath later. It's immature behaviour and you have every right to be annoyed and feel taken advantage of.
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    HundRetter · 2 days ago I came to say how much I hate that manipulative would have replied "yes, you're being a roommate, thank you for taking accountability" . I
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    blues w 2 days ago . . edited 2 days ago This. The only way to discourage passive aggressiveness is to take it literally and agree. Get really good at playing dumb and at forcing them to reiterate their statements.
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    mamabear101319 · 2 days ago I'm sorry but what hotel / airbnb is 800$ a night? ②
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    Any_Location7126 OP · 2 days ago I live in Hawaii so hotels can be quite pricy but not 800 dollars a night. Problem is they booked flights for 10 days without a place to stay during the week of the Fourth of July so there aren't many options available
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    rhodav 2 days ago Ohh, you live in Hawaii? I'd imagine they never intended on staying anywhere other than your place. I'd book flights to Hawaii immediately if I had somewhere free to stay lol
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    Any_Location 7126 OP 2 days ago Oh this was 100% intentional. My roommate has done the same thing with the mom and the brother last year after saying they would also get an air b n b. Her mom already comes 1-2 times a year and
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    stays with us and her sister comes 2-3 times a year and stays with us. She lied because she knows I'm not okay with 5 people in our house at a time for 10 days.
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    Neljosh 2 days ago Tell your landlord roommate is breaking lease rules, if applicable
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    Urban_animal · 2 days ago You should go search hotels in your area on google and send them links... i found hotels for $100-150 a night in Waikiki for this coming weekend through next week, not sure where you are but $800 a night is a blatant lie and something you can vefiry.
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    Livlife2fullestt - 2 days ago How do all those people fit in a 500 sq foot apt? Like you guys would literally be in each other's faces 24:7
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    Any_Location7126 OP 2 days ago Oh we don't fit that's the problem! There's always someone in the bathroom and I've been avoiding the living room/kitchen when they are here since there is no space.
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