Poll of the Day > I think my housemate had his girlfriend move in?

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Ive been away from this place for a few weeks, and just came back the other day. The house seem d oretty normal, just some sticky floors in the kitchen, and my (very hairy) housemate shed hair all over our shared bathroom like a dog, so I had to vacuum and mop that up.

They havent left the room in the entire time Ive been here.

Ordinarily, thats not a problem, but this housemate picked me up from the airport, and I had what I thought was, at the time, a really weird encounter.

girlfriend (to my housemate when I thanked them for taking the time to pick me up): Oh, its not a problem. I REALLY like long drives we dont even have to ever do anything just getting in the car and driving on the highway is enough for me

Housemate (while driving): Oh me too! I love driving on the road! But only when I can go over 60 MPH. And you cant do that on florida roads oh well I miss it I did it all the time back in my hometown

That was Saturday afternoon. And in that timeframe, they havent left the room more than 4 times. The womans shower soaps and stuff are still in the bathroom, and every time I get back, I find more long hair on my floor even though I cleaned it less than 48 hours ago.

I think yesterday they went to Chilis, but were back before I could step out. They may have been out for an hour and a half before holing themselves up again.

Maybe Im assuming stuff, but I wouldnt be surprised if he moved her in without telling us. Hes done this before.

I dont really know, or care, if theyre doing it like theyre on the Discovery channel, but I think I need to know if Im going to have to clean up after someone else who wont even pick up the crumbs off the table after they eat >_>

Time to call for a housemate meeting. Things like this need to be communicated, you should not have to wonder or guess as to whats going on.

Time to kick him out too.

I agree with the meeting, need to get rules and chores established. and if they don't comply or do things half-a$$ed, show them the door

Sonicplys posted...

Time to kick him out too.

If the roommate is moving in their GF without discussing it and getting approval, they should absolutely be replaced.

#threesome

Didnt you have a similar situation with roommates years ago?

I feel like Ive never seen a single story about living with someone that makes it sound appealing.

DukeRaouI posted...

Didnt you have a similar situation with roommates years ago?

It would make sense. He did say the roommate did it before

rexcrk posted...

I feel like Ive never seen a single story about living with someone that makes it sound appealing.

Because people dont usually talk about those stories Those stories are just part of some peoples normal lives So, if nothing abnormal or bad happens, then they probably wouldnt mention anything about it

rexcrk posted...

I feel like Ive never seen a single story about living with someone that makes it sound appealing.

i've had plenty of great experiences living with people. all depends on the roommate.

Is TC ever coming back to this topic or abandon it for weeks to find it inhabited by other topics?

Talked to him and he says shes only here for 2-3 weeks, tops. Dunno what thats about. They still havent gone anywhere together, and the girlfriend didnt go anywhere when he was at work.

Also I got covid, so timing is great!

Fist bump your AWESOME roomate who picked you up from the airport and congratulate him on his GF and be happy for em. If cleaning is a prob, just mention it to him sometime and let him know it makes you uncomfortable so could he clean it up in the future etc. Keep it light and relaxed and appreciate having a cool roomate like that.

If she does move in, split the utilities 3 ways after that (have a discussion about it) and be happy for him.

wolfy42 posted...

let him know it makes you uncomfortable so could he clean it up in the future etc.

hah, yeah

Ive lived here more than 2 years now and have had this conversation with him no less than 5 times. Hes always too tired to clean, but when he does, he takes 2 hours to clean the shower and bathroom sink, and acts like its a huge achievement even though I go and do that as part of my regular rounds.

Hes obsessed with scrubbing the walls, and talks about it all the time, but Ive never once seen him grab a hand towel and do it.

PK_Spam posted...

Also I got covid, so timing is great!

Me too!! I should have got that booster before going to Vegas for New Years.

wolfy42 posted...

If she does move in, split the utilities 3 ways after that (have a discussion about it) and be happy for him.

I think itd be four ways in the GF moves in

PK_Spam posted...

hah, yeah

Ive lived here more than 2 years now and have had this conversation with him no less than 5 times. Hes always too tired to clean, but when he does, he takes 2 hours to clean the shower and bathroom sink, and acts like its a huge achievement even though I go and do that as part of my regular rounds.

Hes obsessed with scrubbing the walls, and talks about it all the time, but Ive never once seen him grab a hand towel and do it.

I probably take longer to clean.

rexcrk posted...

I feel like Ive never seen a single story about living with someone that makes it sound appealing.

I don't think people do it for fun, it's more done out of necessity.

It's basically like saying "Oh man, I have never heard a story about a visit to the dentist that makes it sound appealing."