Redditor Moves Out And Refuse To Continue Taking Ex Roommate To Work

In 2018, OP moved in with a schoolmate and shared bills. She relied on OP for transportation. Later, OP found a better job and agreed to drive her as long as she contributed to gas costs. However, she became increasingly problematic. Blaming OP for everything, she yelled, left the apartment messy after guests, and took OP’s cat’s supplies. Despite OP’s help, he received minimal gas money. On the advice of OP’s sister, OP moved out quickly as it became increasingly problematic.

Now, the question is, was OP wrong for not continuing to drive her to work? No, OP wasn’t bad. Our living arrangement was toxic, and OP needed to prioritize her well-being. The responsibility to find alternative transportation fell on her. Leaving that environment was the right decision at that time, as most of the Redditors suggested. Scroll down till the end to read the full story.

In 2018, OP moved in with a schoolmate, sharing a place and rides to work, given she lacked transportation.

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The roommate asked to be in charge of paying for the internet.

OP got a better-paying job, and the roommate asked for rides if she applied, to which OP agreed with a gas contribution condition.

She frequently blamed OP for problems, yelled, and didn’t take responsibility, even when OP cleaned up after her guests.

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She accused OP of ignoring her calls and texts, even barging into OP’s room to yell, and using OP’s cat’s supplies.

After three months of driving her to work, OP received only $5 for gas, and she criticized OP’s budgeting.

OP wasn’t wrong for refusing to drive her after moving out due to the toxic living situation.

OP settled her payments, explained to the landlord, and covered carpet damage, while OP’s roommate found a new tenant quickly.

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The story implies the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing one’s well-being in toxic living situations. It suggests that enabling or enduring an unhealthy environment can have negative consequences, and taking action to remove oneself from such situations is a valid and necessary choice. Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article, too.

That’s true.

Turning off the internet would be the best revenge on her.

Nobody should be around someone who takes them for granted.

She should have keep her end of the bargain.

Having an uncomfortable roommate is one of the worst things to deal with.

Do you feel the same about this situation?

Moving out was the best decision OP made.

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