Woman Who Suddenly Switches From Non-Dairy To Dairy Milk Unintentionally Causes Her Milk-Stealing, Lactose-Intolerant Roommate To Ruin Her Job Interview
The roommate didn't read the label, and now she expects someone else to take responsibility for her choices.
Since people are different from one another, having struggles and misunderstandings with a roommate is only natural. Perhaps you have classes in the morning, but this person blasts her music at night.
Maybe the roommate has a boyfriend who stays often and doesn't pay his share of the rent and all other expenses. Since people in a relationship tend to have fights, it can be awkward to be in the same space as them.
When it comes to bad roommates, it's always necessary to set boundaries. Moreover, there's a need to resolve the problems that make the living space toxic.
First of all, roommates should set ground rules at the start so that they can solve issues the moment they arise. It's important to have this conversation as soon as they move in together.
If something goes wrong along the way, they can always refer to the roommate agreement. It's also important to deal with frustrations with the roommate immediately.
Never bottle up irritations about the roommate. The longer the issue remains unsettled, the worse it can get.
Today, we're looking at a Redditor whose roommate drinks up all of her hazelnut milk without her permission. When she finally switches to cow's milk, her roommate gets upset over pooping herself on the day of her interview.
So she asked the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit if she's wrong for not letting her roommate know that she bought dairy milk instead.
Technically, the roommate is stealing the original poster's milk.
RedditThat's a bad roommate right there.
RedditThe original poster gets accused of being selfish.
Reddit
Now, the roommate is threatening to call the cops.
Reddit
The original poster consulted Reddit about the situation.
Reddit
Clearly, the roommate wasn't reading the box.
Mayalestrange
Some Redditors explained the difference between being allergic to milk and being lactose intolerant.
Waterproofbooks, Fianna9, two_lemons
The original poster isn't exactly in a situation where she can just leave.
moonbyjonghyun, Biddles1stofhername
If she has proof, she may have grounds to break the lease.
Plantsandanger
Redditors are on the original poster's side. It's the roommate's fault for not checking what she's consuming.
Plantsandanger
The roommate should be responsible enough to check what she's eating and drinking since she's lactose intolerant.
Plantsandanger
Look at how irresponsible her roommate is!
Cheeseanonioncrisps
There might be something in the contract that could help the original poster with the situation.
Geistbar
We hope the landlord listens and does something about her problem.
Impressive_Being_167
Perhaps it's time to involve the landlord.
codeverity, FairyRabbit
A mini-fridge is a good idea.
LittlelFoxicorn
There are two solutions according to this Redditor.
LittelFoxicorn
Some Redditors suggest handling the situation legally.
amlove1113
The milk had a clear label. It's her fault for not reading it.
The_Real_Scrotus
Entitled roommates make you shake your head.
ConferenceDecent4222
What's the point of feeling bad over the missed job opportunity if she can't read?
Waterproofbooks, Willbewithyousoon, Stardust-Sparkles
Beat pettiness with pettiness.
Unique-Arachnid3630
Everyone agrees that the original poster isn't in the wrong.
Initial_Number_4747
Issues with roommates are inevitable.
We don't know if the original poster set strict boundaries with her roommate, so the next best step is to look at her lease agreement. If she finds rules that work against her roommate, it's time to involve the landlord.
She might even find a way to expel the problematic roommate.
