roommates

Living with roommates is no longer reserved for broke college students and recent grads. As of 2018, nearly a third of adults in the United States were living with people that aren't their partners or a dependent/university student. We can only imagine that number has grown - especially since the start of the pandemic. While it's unfortunate that so many people cannot afford to live alone, sometimes it's nice to have someone to come home to. But much of the time, the reality is far more bleak. 

Part of the roommate rite of passage is the harsh reality that many so-called adults have no idea how to treat or share a living space. This could mean that they neglect to wash the dishes. It could mean that they help themselves to food and beverages that don't belong to them. But time and time again we hear stories of laziness, entitlement and straight up griminess that turn the notion of having roommates into less of a money-saving move than a horror show. These terrible tales and photos reflect that unfortunate reality to a tee, and remind us that loneliness or living in a crappy studio in the "bad" part of town definitely beats having scummy roommates.

Good communication is important. As we grow older, we learn that it's usually best to be direct when we have an issue with a person or their behavior. Simply saying "Please wash the dishes, you're 35 years old" should impart a clear message that the oblivious or callous party can understand. Sometimes, however, these direct requests don't make it through to a person. Or you don't know them well enough to have an adult conversation. 

That's where passive aggression comes in. 

While we don't recommend taking this approach with a significant other or family member, sometimes a passive aggressive jab is what you need to a) feel better about the issue and b) get through someone's thick skull. And sometimes, these moments, notes, and signs bring amusement and levity to real problems. For everyone except for the recipient, that is. 

Ever hear a boomer talk about how they bought a house straight out of college? Of course you have! Our parents and grandparents seem to have had it much easier than we do. We're loathe to trigger anyone with these "tired millennial complaints", but the harsh reality is that many of us younger folk are forced to live with multiple roommates, which means we have to deal with an awful lot of in-home politics, and sometimes - horror stories. These tales from the roommate crypt are reminders of why we need to save money and GTFO of these living situations for good.

Whether you live with a college roommate, a spouse, or you have kids, these memes will speak to your soul on so many levels. And to those of you who are lucky enough to live alone - we hate you.

These are some serious horror stories - but we're sure you have some too!

Maybe when are parents and their parents were our age they could afford to live alone. But when you're in college or just trying to get by, chances are you can't pony up dough to live in sweet, sweet solitude. These memes are for the claustrophobic souls that have to share their space. May we get through it all together. 

Alright, this person is not someone I'd want to live with. People like this are often soaked in their own hypocrisy, and although they are obsessed with your mistakes they are totally blind to their own. Basically, after looking at two pictures on Twitter I can tell you that this person is probably an absolute nightmare irl. 

But, that aside, the sheer pettiness of this passive aggressive approach to dealing with messes in the apartment is hilarious. Like the amount of effort involved in writing these cards dwarfs what it would take to just pick the goddamn knife up.