When sharing a home with a roommate, most things in shared spaces, such as the kitchen and bathroom, are generally considered communal. Even so, it’s still a good idea to ask before using or partaking in certain things, Namely, food and cosmetics that might be valuable or expensive. As the owners of these items are […] More
There is nothing more frustrating and stress inducing than discovering you need to get out of your current living situation. Even if you know doing so is a necessity for your health and safety, it’s sadly not an easy thing to do. As there are several factors that need to come into place before you […] More
It would be great if all roommate situations were like… “The Golden Girls.” Most are not. Most can be contentious and chaotic. It’s difficult when people fight over shared space. But it’s a daily problem. Redditor Adventurous_Age_3694 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the “Am I The […] More
When it comes to sharing an apartment with a roommate, many people tend to go 50/50 with costs. Even if this isn’t always fair, with one bedroom possibly bigger than another, or one roommate using more electricity, people agree to this nonetheless, feeling it avoids drama. Some people, however, firmly feel that they shouldn’t need […] More
People who cook with cast iron swear by its properties. In some families, who gets the cast iron makes it into the will. But they aren’t like the Teflon-clad cookware most people are familiar with. At 97% iron, this cookware is susceptible to rust if not cared for properly. And bare iron will bond to […] More
Having a houseguest is always something of a mixed blessing. Even if it’s someone you were excited to have staying with you, you still need to share more of your space than you’re normally used to. Not to mention adjusting to their everyday, household habits that might be different from yours. Houseguests can be especially […] More
We all have a family heirloom or possession that holds immeasurable value. Most of the time, we always keep these possessions close to us, ensuring that nothing will happen to them, and they remain safe and secure. Sometimes, however, we might unexpectedly lose track of where we kept or left something that has meaning to […] More
Roommate situations aren’t always easy. Keeping peace and harmony can feel like an extra job. So, how do people who are so different make it work? Redditor Remote-Jello-967 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. They asked: “AITA for telling my […] More
Money makes the world go round. It can also be a real problem in personal relationships. Lending money to loved ones is often an issue. There should be open and honest dialogue. And strict parameters may need to be set when discussing financial loans. Redditor Direct_Divide_7272 to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so […] More
It can be a very delicate issue to have friends who make considerably more money than we do. As they might ask us to join them at expensive restaurants or on lavish vacations that we simply cannot afford. This does, of course, go both ways, as some people who have friends who make considerable more […] More
Splitting finances can alleviate a lot of stress in the current climate. Whether that’s with a roommate, family member… or maybe even an ex. And not all these situations are working out well. Especially the ones that involve living with exes. Redditor hoypinoy626 wanted to discuss his experience and get feedback, so he naturally joined […] More
We like to believe that those we love never truly leave us. Even if they are no longer living on this earth. But what about those whom we don’t miss terribly? In that case, we tend to try and think of them as little as possible. Even going so far as to rid ourselves of […] More
