Redditor Feels Bad For Not Responding To Rude Texts From Her Roommate

In this Reddit story, we meet a 20-year-old college student who is dealing with a particularly difficult roommate. The roommate's behavior has been causing tension and discomfort among the other roommates for quite some time.

The roommate has shown a pattern of being messy, rude, and inconsiderate. She not only steals their dishes and pots but also fails to clean up after herself or take out the trash. She has been especially rude to OP, even making a hurtful comment about not crying on the floor after a breakup.

Recently, the roommate decided to move out but encountered issues with her lease. She asked the remaining roommates if she could stay on the couch for a few days until her new lease began.

One of the roommates offered her a bed since she would be out of town. However, the roommate's behavior did not improve, and she continued to be aggressive toward OP.

For instance, when OP turned on a light to care for another roommate's cat, the roommate aggressively texted her, blaming her for waking her up and making it her fault that the cat got out. OP apologized, but the roommate's aggressive texts continued, expressing frustration with her and her decision not to help her move out anymore.

OP has decided to disengage from the roommate by ignoring her texts. She believes that this will help minimize conflicts and stress in their living situation. However, she also feels conflicted about whether she is doing the right thing by not responding to the roommate's messages and not helping her move out.

In this situation, it's essential to consider the dynamics at play and OP's feelings. She has endured months of mistreatment from her roommate, which has led to feelings of hurt and frustration. Ignoring the roommate's texts may be her way of protecting herself from further negativity and maintaining her mental well-being.

OP's decision to disengage may be a form of self-preservation, and that's perfectly okay.