Frustrated by Roommate's Numerous Morning Alarms, Redditor Takes Revenge and Trains Him to Ignore Them All Unconsciously

Some roommate conflicts are minor, like who keeps stealing the good coffee. This one was different. An OP was getting up early for their day, while their roommate was living like it was a late-night gaming tournament, complete with a whole orchestra of morning alarms.

The OP said they tried talking it out and even tried multiple fixes, but nothing stuck. Every morning, those alarms would go off, and the roommate would hit snooze through them like it was a sport. So the OP started watching the exact alarm routine, then decided to change the game by setting their phone to ring an hour earlier, effectively training the roommate’s brain to sleep through the chaos.

What sounds petty at first becomes a full-on “consequences” experiment by the end.

The Original Story:

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The OP Explained They Had Problems with Their Roommate:

The OP Tried Multiple Times to Solve It but to No Avail:

Right after the OP realized the usual attempts to fix it were going nowhere, they started clocking the roommate’s alarm schedule like a science project.

This scenario highlights the common frustrations that arise in shared living situations, particularly regarding personal routines.

The OP Was Getting Up Early in the Morning While His Roommate Tended to Play Video Games Until Late into the Night:

So, the OP Decided to Do Something and Started Observing the Roommate's Numerous Morning Alarms:

Then, the OP Set Exact Alarms on Their Phone, but an Hour Earlier Than the Roommate's Alarms:

Then they set their own alarms, timed exactly an hour earlier than the roommate’s, because apparently subtle timing is the real weapon.

Moreover, the act of 'training' a roommate's brain to ignore alarms reflects deeper issues related to control and respect within the relationship. A study from Stanford University suggests that feelings of powerlessness often manifest as retaliatory behaviors, particularly when individuals feel disrespected. Recognizing these emotional dynamics can help individuals navigate their interactions more effectively.

Feeling disrespected can lead to a cycle of negativity that further exacerbates conflicts in shared spaces.

This is similar to the roommate whose partner kept eating their snacks without asking.

Eventually, the OP Managed to Train Their Roommate to Sleep Through All the Alarms:

And It Worked:

Excellent Experiment

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The roommate kept dismissing the earlier alarms, and that’s when the OP’s plan started working in the most annoying way possible.

Strategies for Healthy Roommate Interactions

To address conflicts over shared living spaces, open communication is vital.

It's a Proven Method

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"I Actually Used to Do the Same as Your Roommate"

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He Learned His Lesson the Hard Way

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Eventually the OP managed to “train” their roommate to sleep through all those morning alarms, and the gaming routine didn’t have the same soundtrack anymore.

Furthermore, engaging in regular check-ins can enhance communication between roommates.

Everyone has their own waking-up routine, and it's perfectly fine as long as it doesn't disturb others. But if their routine bothers other people, it's time for an open conversation.

Since the conversation didn't solve the OP's problems, they decided to take matters into their own hands and taught their roommate a lesson the hard way.

In the realm of shared living, particularly in a dorm setting, the incident reported highlights the pressing need for effective communication and mutual respect among roommates. The frustration stemming from a roommate's incessant morning alarms reveals deeper psychological dynamics that often go unaddressed. Rather than resorting to revenge tactics, engaging in open dialogue about one another's habits could pave the way for a more harmonious coexistence.

Now the roommate’s alarms are just background noise, and the OP is left wondering who actually learned the lesson.

Want more roommate retaliation drama, like when a roommate got banned from cooking after setting off fire alarms twice? Read the AITA about banning the roommate from cooking.