Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Dear Uncle Trey Pound: Roomless Roomie

Dear Uncle Trey Pound:

My roomie's boyfriend is always hanging around our apartment. He doesn't actually live there, but he might as well, since he's always there. He eats our food, washes clothes here, she even keeps men’s toiletries in the bathroom for him. What should I do Uncle Trey Pound?

Signed,

Roomless Roomie

Dear Roomless:

What it sounds like you've got is a boarder who's not paying rent. Casually ask your roommate if her boyfriend will be moving in soon. Since you didn't mention how you actually feel about him, I'm going to assume you have no problem with him personally, just the living situation. Mention how much easier things would be on everyone if someone else was splitting the rent. Be honest with her about how he's eating you out of house and home and it's starting to bother you. Don't let your resentment for the situation turn into resentment for your roommate. Regardless of whether or not this guy stays or goes, you've got to live with your roomie.

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