I've only ever liked one roomie out of the 3 Lovesband and I have experienced for an extended period of time. I hear that women sometimes get catty, and that can cause problems, honestly, BFF was the best roomie ever. EVER. We lived together, and are STILL BMFFF. That should say something.
Maybe it's the mindset. Women (esp. married ones) like to keep a decent home. We run it, it is ours. We are used to shit being done the way we do it, help is only okay when it is done the way that we usually have it done, otherwise it's a pain.
For example- if all of the things in your kitchen are suddenly in new places, if your cups are put away upright, if things are melted in the dishwasher, if your laundry is in rumpled piles, your fridge is stockpiled with beer, your microwave smells like Taiwainese farts (and so does everything you cook in it), Your furniture is wet and smells of beer (often)... just to name a few.
BFF and I didn't/don't always get along, but we love and respect eachother. Something that, at times, has taken some work and pain honing in correctly; so we get over those things, tweet, and make up.
The male roomies we have had generally have no respect for anyone what-so-ever. Hell, not even themselves.
I'm tired of it. Each day is like putting my head in a blender.
I get that men are forgetful, that isn't the problem.
"Hey, there were a bunch of cans in the trash, I rinsed them out for recycling"
What SHOULD have happened "Oh, sorry! I forgot" (no biggie)
What Happened
"Why?"
"Because we recycle"
"Yeah, but you didn't have to dig them out"
"Yes, I did. What else was I going to do?"
"Leave them there"
This happens with EVERYTHING!!!! Seriously, everything. It's a headache. From Motorcycle safety, to beer taste, to facts, EVERYTHING is some kind of debate. The worst part is that we can never just drop it, he has to bug, like it's going to solve something. IT NEVER DOES!
Lately, I just ignore him. I don't answer his planted questions. They are ALL planted.
"How should I start an essay?"
"I usually start with a relevant quote"
"Fuck that, I don't want to look shit up, this essay is stupid, why write an essay about why I want to continue my education?"
Seriously? YOU ASKED! Now you want to argue?
Ugh.
So, he's moving back to the barracks.
I am hoping it eases the friendship. I do want to remain friends, and have him over often.
DH feels bad, and I don't. I feel disrespected, and this is the second place he's been that hasn't worked out for him.
Most of all, I am tired of worrying about his irresponsible behavior. Getting trashed by himself on a Monday night, Driving his motorcycle after a few beers (and with little PPE). I worry too much to watch the downward spiral.
I'll be glad for the calm.
I've come to the conclusion that I don't much like people. Usually they are ignorant, self-centered, malevolent, rude, or all of the above. I'm going to have to be happy as a hermit. I expect decency out of people. That is far too much.
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