Homeowner refuses to rent out rooms in new house so his entitled friends could stay with him, friends accuse him of being stuck-up: ‘You think you're too good now’

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Jun 2, 2025 7:00 AM EDT

Anyone who has ever lived with roommates has had the moment when they had to promise themselves that they will never live with roommates ever again. Even if you love the people you live with and genuinely enjoy being around them, living with other people can be quite tiring. To have the freedom of living alone and enjoy the privacy of your own home – nothing can be its match.

So we all, at one point or another, reach this breaking point where we decide that the next time we move, we move to a place of our own, and we don't share that place with anyone else. Once you do that, you can never go back to living with roommates again (unless it is a romantic partner, which is a whole different story).

But what would you do if, once you finally got your own place, a friend of yours came to you and asked to stay there with you? Do you give in and give up on your privacy? Or do you stand firm and refuse to help a friend in need?

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  • The homeowner in the story below chose the latter option and put his privacy first. His friends, those who asked to rent a room at his new place, did not appreciate this decision, and they were not afraid to tell him that.

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    "Sorry, I don't want roommates"
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    AITA for not renting out a rooms in my house for friends

    I bought my first home not too long ago and have been enjoying the privacy. Prior to purchasing my home I was living with roommates. For some history when I was looking for a new
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    place to stay back in the day i had asked a few of my friends if I could rent a room where they were at but they all had their reasons for not being able to.
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    Well the shoe is on the other foot now and a couple of friends have asked if they can rent my spare rooms. My spare rooms all have a purpose. One is my office, one is
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    a fully outfitted spare bedroom (for visiting family), and the other is a music room. It's not just that the rooms can't be adjusted to accommodate a roommate. I've been having a active dating life
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    and I want to be able to use all parts of my home without having to worry about anyone else being around. I was honest and told them having roommates is not what I
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    want and it will mess with my personal life too much. They kept trying to convince me but I held firm. One of them got pied and made the comment that I think I'm too good now. Honestly when
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    I think about it I probably got turned down for the same reason a few years back. Regardless I dont want roommates and enjoy my current setup. AITA?
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    jasperjamboree Isn't one of the biggest reasons of buying your own home is to have your own privacy and space without others dictating how you should use it? The entitlement of your friends. NTA
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    Chatanue OP I'm so enjoying the privacy. It's the best feeling ever. Also being able to walk around in my birthday suit without a care is nice.
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    FragrantDragonfruit4 Why do they want to rent so badly from you? They expect a huge discount?
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    Chatanue OP We never got to that part because I said no. There would not be a discount anyways.
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    FragrantDragonfruit4 Probably best to not know anyway. LOL Sounds like they would be trouble if they're moved in anyway if they're so angry now so best to keep them out.
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    LANNY119 You are not obligated to them. Enjoy your home unabashedly!!
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    Vast-Marionberry-824 NTA. It's not like you owe anyone any favours for having rented you a room when you needed it! Hold firm. Not that you need to justify yourself to them but you're using all rooms and want to live on your own.
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    When one of my best friends and her husband divorced some years ago she asked me if he could rent my spare bedroom. I said no, that although I would like to be able to help them out my need for privacy wins out. Our friendship didn't last long after that. I don't regret it.
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    cgrobin1 There comes a time in a person's life when they can afford their home and they don't need roommates and and are ready for their own privacy..
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    AuntieFox Never ever rent rooms to or with family/friends. Its a disaster waiting to happen.
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    Dana Marie 75038 NTA. When I was single I swore I would never have a roommate if I can help it. I like my privacy
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    LAC_NOS NTA They already showed disregard for your opinion and preferences. If they moved in, they very likely would disregard your house rules.
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    So if anyone continue to beg, or be mean, tell that "you already are arguing about my decision, I don't want to invite someone into my home who does not respect my decisions.
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