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If you never lived in a flat-share, were you even a student for realz? The question doesn’t really have an answer, but it shows one thing. Living with another person under one roof is a one-of-a-kind experience.

And it’s not only about leaving dirty socks in plain sight, bringing in a bunch of friends at 2 am, or borrowing chocolate biscuits with 0.001% intention to return them. Whichever side you were, or currently are, standing on, you probably feel right and the other person is most likely wrong.

But in the land of flat- and house-sharing, there are no right or wrong people, there’s only a nasty-meter that goes up every single time you put an empty pack of ice cream back to rest in the freezer. Call it an exaggeration, but god is in the details when it comes to flat-sharing.

Pssst! More 'I live with a monster' pics can be found in a previous compilation by Bored Panda right here.

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Thesis Due In A Few Days And I Don’t Need This Extra Stress Of People Stealing My Stuff From The Communal Fridge

Thesis Due In A Few Days And I Don’t Need This Extra Stress Of People Stealing My Stuff From The Communal Fridge

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The Way My Dad Puts Things Away In The Fridge. This Is A Piece Of Steak

The Way My Dad Puts Things Away In The Fridge. This Is A Piece Of Steak

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Living with someone is never easy. Whether you’re partners, friends, or random students who met by pure chance and equal need to share a flat, the truth is, a big part of the deal comes down to not-so-sweet moments. Like, noticing your biscuit bag rapidly shrinking in size, or drinking the chamomile tea and shoving in the ear plugs since your roommate is a night owl with a passion for techno.

Sometimes, though, it gets more awful than that. And when you realize your relationship has become somewhat passive-aggressive and your sticky note battle is getting out of hand, it may be too late to save your (and your roommate's, for that matter) sanity.

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My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

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Fortunately, there are some things everyone can do to make sure sharing a flat is not a one-way ride to hell. First, make sure you’re compatible from the very beginning. I know, nobody is going to marry their roommate, but being sure you have similar lifestyles, hobbies, and at least, are not immediately averse to one another is a good start.

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However, many people who have experienced a flat share can assure you that living with your best friend is not a good idea either. Even though it sounds like a dream come true, living with your BFF may reveal less savory aspects of people’s personalities (And personal hygiene.) After all, it’s not worth putting your friendship on trial just so you two can spend even more time under one roof.

The truth is, when you start living with someone you know, little things that you were not particularly keen on about their personalities often snowball into giant arguments.

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My Wife Putting This Peanut Butter In The Trash Because It’s Empty

My Wife Putting This Peanut Butter In The Trash Because It’s Empty

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is rather wasteful. What an inconvenience for her to get a knife to fish it out.

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My Husband Is Technologically Challenged

My Husband Is Technologically Challenged

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#7

When Your Housemate Uses The Living Room As His Bedroom

When Your Housemate Uses The Living Room As His Bedroom

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"Its Always So Cold In Our House. Our Furnace Sucks." -Wife Jan2020 -32C

"Its Always So Cold In Our House. Our Furnace Sucks." -Wife Jan2020 -32C

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Even though there are no existing rules governing how roommates should live with one another, psychologist Fredric Neuman suggests a couple of things to have in mind. First, it’s mutual respect. “By respect, I mean certain specific things: Do not eat the other person’s food unless you ask first. Do not borrow clothes, or pick up money lying around, or take up any other possession of the other person without asking first.”

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#10

The Way My GF "Puts Away The Groceries" Still In The Bag

The Way My GF "Puts Away The Groceries" Still In The Bag

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#11

Wife Doesn’t Pay Attention To What We Already Have When Buying Groceries

Wife Doesn’t Pay Attention To What We Already Have When Buying Groceries

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#12

My Brother Has A Habit

My Brother Has A Habit

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#13

I Married The Person Who Does This

I Married The Person Who Does This

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#14

My Mom Always Eats The Chocolate And Puts It Back In The Freezer Like That

My Mom Always Eats The Chocolate And Puts It Back In The Freezer Like That

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ewww! Is your mum keeping it for later or is someone else expected to finish it off for her?

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My Roommate Has Difficulties In Finding The Right Hole

My Roommate Has Difficulties In Finding The Right Hole

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Second, it’s following through financial commitments so that none of the roommates feel pressured. Also, chores should be done without reminding one another, so make sure to set up a schedule in the communal zone.

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How My Wife Loads The Dishwasher

How My Wife Loads The Dishwasher

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LoveThePanda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boyfriend AFTER I SHOWED HIM EXACTLY HOW TO DO IT A MILLION TIMES. I go to check the next time and he still hasn't figured it out

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#18

My Wife Ate Every Single Marshmallow In A Family Sized Box Of Count Chocula. Every Single One

My Wife Ate Every Single Marshmallow In A Family Sized Box Of Count Chocula. Every Single One

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#19

This Is How My Mom Puts The Knives Away In The Drying Rack

This Is How My Mom Puts The Knives Away In The Drying Rack

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According to Fredric Neuman, it’s best not to keep close track of everything you do for your roommate. “Weighing every action on a scale leads invariably to someone feeling disadvantaged,” he argues, so it’s best not to set your expectations too high.

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I Live With Monsters

I Live With Monsters

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#21

Less Than 2 Days After Moving In, One Of My Roommates Scratched My New, Non-Stick Pan With Metal Utensils

Less Than 2 Days After Moving In, One Of My Roommates Scratched My New, Non-Stick Pan With Metal Utensils

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#22

Live With A Girl They Said, Things Will Be Clean They Said

Live With A Girl They Said, Things Will Be Clean They Said

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#23

This Is How My Boyfriend Leaves The Sink After He Shaves

This Is How My Boyfriend Leaves The Sink After He Shaves

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Ryan Deschanel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The amount of disgusting-ness also depends on what he shaved exactly. I call it "the beard-to-crack scale".

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Sarah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone that inconsiderate doesn't belong in a relationship. Run. Run now.

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Aisling Badsha
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ex used to do this, and usually right after I had cleaned the bathroom it drove me nuts

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Jo Choto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would actually break up with someone if they persisted in this.

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James016
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I put toilet paper in the sink when I shave using my electric razor. Makes cleaning it much easier.

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Natalia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have him clean it. Otherwise is like encouraging that behaviour.

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Mary G----no
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's what my stepson does. Made him clean up the mess several times and it seems to have gotten better. men can be such lazy bastards

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CincyReds
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh how I hate this...I would tell him jyst put a towel over sink and then no mess!

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Steve in Denver
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bring him over and tell him the issue in no uncertain terms. That is disrespect: he doesn't care about anyone else. He may not even be conscious he does it.

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Carol Roeder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would leave a sponge and cleaner in the middle of the sink every night until he got the message you won't tolerate that crap!

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Gabunya Matata
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my bf washes the sink very good after he shaves BUT leaves the place in front of the mirror covered in hair... we keep our toothbrushes there lol

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Inclusion2020
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had to come home from my stressful days at work to this, I'd go absolute psycho.

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Barbara Burnett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give him "his own" scrub pad and cleanser and show him how to use it (once).

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Daniele Ribolla
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

same my wife with hair, and longer than beard, clogging the drain, soooo disgusting to clean out!

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Mónica Elisabeth Sacco
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make a pre marriage experiment: leave your downbelow hairs in the same sink. He runs, you run. He stays, you stay. And both clean.

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Jeannie Carle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's when you don't touch it for a week. Eventually (please God) he WILL get disgusted himself and clean it.

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Peter Spencer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get a more considerate boyfriend, this one is obviously a brainless pig

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Martha Higgins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell him his mother doesn't live with you and he must clean up his own messes.

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Sandra Llewelyn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gather it all up and dump it in his underpants, pretty sure it will be very itchy

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MAKtheknife
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya - lived with a guy for 35 years that did that, also left spit in the sink after he brushed his teeth. He is now my Ex!

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rascalphoto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scoop up a bunch and put them in his underwear. B-mod works.

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Ken K
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is his passive-aggressive response for you saying you didn't want him to grow a beard.

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Mary Hurst
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Ex often left the sink like this. Notice he is my “Ex”

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Anamaria Mazer de Toledo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now wax your legs, armpits and the bikini line and toss the used wax strips on his pillow .....

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Elena Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The “cause” of this in my home is the first to complain if he sees a strand of my hair in the sink after I brush.

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Jane Dorothy Warner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ex-husband used to do this. When I asked him to swill it out he said that was my job. This is just one of the many reasons he's my EX!

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Leslie Burleson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eeeewwwww I will have been married for 25 years in May. The secret to a successful marriage is his and hers sinks in the bathroom

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband does this too. I usually say, "hey sweetie, will you come help with me with something in the bathroom" when he walks in he just sighs and says "I was going to clean that up if you'd just give me some time"..... not true lol

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Nancy Whetstone
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my ex would do this I used his bath towel to clean the sink. Not nice but it gave me a sense of pleasure.

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Fixin'Ta
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, that's my son! I told him someday he was going to be married and his wife would hate it, and he just shrugged and said, "Well, I'm not now." (Granted, he was the only one using that sink, but EWWWW!)

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Hope in Jesus with Olivia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband puts the trash bin in the sink when he shaves and doesn't make a mess.

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So Dou
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read once that you can compare how your husband leave the bathroom after shaving to the respect he has for you!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never understood this. I always find it satisfying to wash it down the drain and totally inconsiderate to leave it there!

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Dio
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can relate. Doesn't bother me too much though. It's just hair. Could be worse. :)

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InfectedVoice
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was one of my mum's pet hates, between me, my dad and my 2 brothers, she had it rough cause we were all guilty of this at one point.

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K Tigress
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly at my house its minutes after I just cleaned the sinks and counters, its not long after, it gets recovered with hair, fingerprints and other bodily leavings. 😛🤦‍♀️

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Randy van Veen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought you had a little speckled pattern on your sink, until I read the caption... Now I wish I hadn't!

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Alison
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh that's my pet hate with my partner too, I gather them up and put them on his key board. He WILL learn

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Efaye Liu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tough that was those type of aesthetic rocks at first sight.. im feeling a little furry in my stomach

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ERIN W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AGAIN! I DONOT SHARE MY PLACE WITH ANYONE! NO ONE! This is just partially why!

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Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a split second of thinking, "Why are there tiny insects... OH MY G---! That's his whiskers!".... Recommend he wax, maybe?

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giku T
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pick them up.let them dry.then sprinkle all of it to his face as a "good morning" surprise

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Michelle C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just dust it off with his toothbrush a few times and he'll learn to cleanup after himself

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Jazmin
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my dad does this but then tells me to stop leaving the sink "covered in toothpaste" when its actually just some green/blue rust around the rim of the tap. he also somehow gets it on the mirror too

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LoveThePanda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 18 & 13 y.o do this, not to mention they have long, long hair

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Plane Lover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg my dad does that!!! When he isn’t shaving in the mirror of his truck of course. Don’t ask. Just don’t.

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Simzabandz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not nice!!! How about you vacuum it out onto his clothes so he itches the whole day at work or something!! That will teach him to stop!!

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Ripley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Save it up in a bad and then empty it into his undies drawer.

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My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

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#25

I Went To The Fridge To Get Milk For My Cereal But Someone Put The Milk Back With This Much

I Went To The Fridge To Get Milk For My Cereal But Someone Put The Milk Back With This Much

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This should be common sense, but you’d be surprised how many roommates actually don't comply with not going into your roommate’s bedroom unless they are present. Setting boundaries before starting to live together is a great way to make sure everyone is one the same page.

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Day 6 Of Living With A Roommate For The First Time. I’m Looking For A New Place

Day 6 Of Living With A Roommate For The First Time. I’m Looking For A New Place

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Sarah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gotta wonder...who exactly do they think is going to clean this up? Oh, right...Mommy.

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My Roommate Can’t Read

My Roommate Can’t Read

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Kanishka Patel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can imagine how annoying it must be living with bad roommates. My aunt had one in college and the roommate was so lazy. My aunt then got tired and she said she would not cook for anyone anymore.(And yes, she also did that for the roomate). So, my aunt was a hardworking person and she would make dinner early and go off to work. Then, the roommate would eat her dinner and she would e hungry. Also, she wasn't very rich back then and the roommate was a monster, in my opinion.

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#28

How My Girlfriend Takes The First Piece Of Freshly Baked Brownies

How My Girlfriend Takes The First Piece Of Freshly Baked Brownies

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#29

We Are A Family Of Four

We Are A Family Of Four

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

either somebody has a secret family or they have ghosts with great hygiene

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My Damn Family

My Damn Family

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This Is How I Cut My Pizza To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni. My Girlfriend Said To Post It To The Internet

This Is How I Cut My Pizza To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni. My Girlfriend Said To Post It To The Internet

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My Sister Opens Them Up To Check The Flavor And Puts It Back If She Doesn't Want It. The Flavor Is Also Printed At The Bottom Of The Wrapper

My Sister Opens Them Up To Check The Flavor And Puts It Back If She Doesn't Want It. The Flavor Is Also Printed At The Bottom Of The Wrapper

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#36

I Love My Wife Dearly, But This Is How She Leaves The Ice Cream After Getting Some For Herself

I Love My Wife Dearly, But This Is How She Leaves The Ice Cream After Getting Some For Herself

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen this before. Why did she need to destroy half the carton?

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#37

How My Girlfriend’s Mum Stores The Washing Liquid

How My Girlfriend’s Mum Stores The Washing Liquid

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#38

The Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

The Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

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#39

My Stuff Is Circled. The Other Stuff Is My Sister's

My Stuff Is Circled. The Other Stuff Is My Sister's

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Kanishka Patel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how I am. I need to change before I go off to college or it will be embarrassing for me

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#40

My Roommate Left A Surprise In The Kitchen, While I Was Outside

My Roommate Left A Surprise In The Kitchen, While I Was Outside

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#41

The Cord For My Wife’s Vacuum

The Cord For My Wife’s Vacuum

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#43

My Girlfriend Doesn't Zip The Resealable Bag Closed And Puts The Bag In Upside Down

My Girlfriend Doesn't Zip The Resealable Bag Closed And Puts The Bag In Upside Down

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LoveThePanda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's my bf but will swear he doesn't know who did it. I know my kid's didn't do it, I can bet my life that my kid's wouldn't do it

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My Kids Are Trying To Give Me A Stroke

My Kids Are Trying To Give Me A Stroke

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Erin Womack
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they are brushing their teeth. Get scared when it’s not maliciously warped and they promise to have clean teeth

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#45

How My Step Dad Decided To Close A Box Of Cereal After Eating Edibles Last Night

How My Step Dad Decided To Close A Box Of Cereal After Eating Edibles Last Night

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#49

Things You Find The Morning After Your Australian Housemate Got Hammered

Things You Find The Morning After Your Australian Housemate Got Hammered

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#50

My Girlfriend Opens Cereal Like A Neanderthal

My Girlfriend Opens Cereal Like A Neanderthal

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