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Roommates. You can't live with them, but you can definitely live without them. Unless you're single and trying to pay rent in a major city that is experiencing a housing crisis. Then you sort of have to put up with roommates. We've all been there and have the war stories to prove it. The saying is true, you don't really know someone until you live with them, and we all end up experiencing this when it comes to having roommates.
Nothing is worse than signing a lease with someone you thought was super chill and friendly, only to find out after you've moved in that they're actually really territorial and passive-aggressive and act as though you're their subtenant rather than an equal member of the household. It makes for a very long and uncomfortable lease experience. So, let's take a look at 30 of the most passive-aggressive messages left by roommates. Hopefully, they'll make you laugh rather than trigger your roommate PTSD...
[post_page_title]#1 I Have a Dream[/post_page_title]
Okay, yes, this is quite the passive-aggressive note. But at the same time, you have to hand it to this person for adding creativity to their passive-aggressiveness.
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Many other Redditors seemed to find this one hilarious. No one likes a dirty sink, so hopefully the roommate on the receiving end of this found the humor in it, rather than the malice.
[post_page_title]#2 The Latest Happening[/post_page_title]
Sometimes, certain living situation topics require a little bit of delicacy when discussing so as not to get tempers flaring and that delicacy can come in the form of a cartoon.
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Honestly, if I were in this situation I wouldn't know how to address it, so a cartoon doodle of the situation is as good as any. This is also why I'm so thankful that I now live alone.
[post_page_title]#3 Romantic Surprise[/post_page_title]
Imagine coming home after a day at work to find this in your room. This is probably the most romantic way of telling someone they owe you half of the rent for the month.
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And they say romance is dead. I say otherwise. But seriously, I'm so glad that I don't have roommates anymore.
[post_page_title]#4 Always Knock[/post_page_title]
As this Redditor explained with their post, "My roommate put this on our shower door, after being yelled at for not locking it." So, what was the roommate's passive-aggressive response? This lovely little sign.
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At least he had the decency to make it rhyme. It's like a poem. And everyone loves poetry, right?
[post_page_title]#5 Do Me Gary![/post_page_title]
In every roommate relationship, there is always one person who ends up doing more dishes than the other. This either stems from a type-A personality on behalf of one roommate, pure laziness on behalf of the other, or something in the middle of the two. Either way, it can get very frustrating for the person who is doing all the dishwashing because, well, in the words of Jennifer Lopez, "I ain't your mama."
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This roommate clearly had enough of Gary not pulling his weight in the dish department so they came up with the clever, albeit passive-aggressive way of telling him that it's time to wash some dirty dishes.
[post_page_title]#6 What Even is This?[/post_page_title]
I'm all for cleaning up after yourself in the bathroom. It's a communal space. I'm also all for dividing up turns for each person to deep clean the bathroom as well. But this flow chart written by a roommate is just a bit much.
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A simple, "Hey would everyone please remember to clean up after yourself in the bathroom!" text to the group chat would suffice. Creating a complicated flow chart was probably a little too much effort for this passive-aggressive message.
[post_page_title]#7 Not Worth the Risk[/post_page_title]
When living with roommates, you quickly find out what their toilet paper preference is. You also find out whether or not they're considerate enough to change the toilet paper or if they're those monsters that just leave an empty roll for you to deal with.
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This one person got outdone in the passive-aggressive department after they left this note for their roommate, who then turned around and just won the argument.
[post_page_title]#8 The Start of World War Three[/post_page_title]
Roommates helping themselves to your food is, unfortunately, a risk when you live with people. I understand the frustration, but this note is going way too far. It's not even passive-aggressive, it's just plain aggression.
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Clearly, this is a dysfunctional roommate situation all around, and after this note, I don't see these people remaining friends or roommates any longer. Also, question, where did Susie manage to get that much cat pee?
[post_page_title]#9 The Professor[/post_page_title]
Being reminded to do things by a roommate can be a bit annoying, especially if you actually do your half of the chores. So I understand this guy's attempt at being passive-aggressive so as to get his roommate to back off.
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Also, who else noticed that "Thursday" wasn't capitalized? Was it just me?
[post_page_title]#10 Called Out[/post_page_title]
Roommates and food theft. They're almost synonymous with sharing a communal space with someone.
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And this roommate decided that they were going to call out the thievery in a classically passive-aggressive way. But, at the same time, what kind of bonehead steals their roommate's food then logs it?
[post_page_title]#11 Not Even the Roommate's Doing[/post_page_title]
Dealing with roommates is one thing, having to deal with the significant others of a roommate? That's a whole other kind of annoying.
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As this Redditor said, "I live with three other guys and this is what my girlfriend left on our dryer." Hopefully, the other roommates appreciate the concern and the fantastic drawing.
[post_page_title]#12 Subtle Reminders[/post_page_title]
When I was living with roommates, I always had the utility bills come in my name. I wanted to make sure they were always paid on time and no one ever tried to do something sneaky. It also meant that I was usually chasing down three bills worth of money at any given moment because, well, roommates.
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This guy was pretty clever in his passive-aggressive manner of reminding his roommates that they own him for the utilities. I wish I'd had the balls to do something like this. It may have saved me a small fortune.
[post_page_title]#13 This "Clean" Sink[/post_page_title]
Keeping a clean sink when you have roommates is virtually impossible. There will always be something in the sink no matter how hard you try.
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And this roommate tried very hard to hide the fact that they left their dishes in the sink. That is a lot of effort for one item that could easily have been washed and put away.
[post_page_title]#14 Roommate Shaming[/post_page_title]
Living with people gives you quite the insight into who they are after a night of drinking. Sometimes, it's not always fun.
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Also, these people are so lucky that the pizza didn't cause a fire because that could have ended quite badly.
[post_page_title]#15 Dishes for Dummies[/post_page_title]
It's incredible what a little knowledge of Photoshop can do for your passive-aggressive campaign against your roommates.
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This Redditor was quite pleased with their handiwork and wrote, "Quick bit of passive-aggressive photoshop I threw together tonight for my housemates." Texting the group chat would've probably saved them time.
[post_page_title]#16 Welcome Home[/post_page_title]
Having roommates' significant others almost always creates a power struggle as the couple usually feels they have strength in numbers and can rule the roost.
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Clearly, this person's roommate decided to assert her dominance and let the significant other know that they're not really welcome. This is more blunt than passive-aggressive.
[post_page_title]#17 Let's Play a Game[/post_page_title]
Clean dishes and fresh toilet paper - most of the passive-aggressive roommate wars that rage at any given moment usually revolve around these two issues.
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As this passive-aggressive Redditor shared about their roommate situation, "Roommate rarely contributes, decided to keep my TP in my room and see how long this stays."
[post_page_title]#18 Well This Just Got Intense[/post_page_title]
From the looks of this note, it sounds like Sara might be living with a sociopath. I get the frustration of Sara not washing her dishes but this is really intense.
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Not only is this roommate throwing out Sara's unwashed dishes, but then they decide to use Sara's clothing to mop up their blood? Going into Sara's room is very much crossing a line no matter how upset you are.
[post_page_title]#19 Just the Tip of the Iceberg[/post_page_title]
Can you imagine finding this note from your roommate? Talk about passive-aggressive.
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There is no need for this, just tell them in the group chat to please pick up after they're finished in the kitchen. It's the less jerkish way of doing it.
[post_page_title]#20 Hot Wax[/post_page_title]
What do you get when you have a roommate with trust issues plus hot? The ultimate theft-proof seal.
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I have to hand it to this passive-aggressive roommate. They definitely are not leaving anything to chance.
[post_page_title]#21 Got Milk?[/post_page_title]
I never, ever shared food items with roommates because I wanted to avoid the anxiety of always having to remember to replace them once we went through them. That is why I always bought my own bread, milk, and butter so that if I ran out, I only had to be annoyed with myself rather than have someone else be annoyed at me.
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Clearly, this roommate will probably thing about getting his own milk after this rather than communal milk because as they wrote, "This is how my roommate tells me we need more milk." I couldn't take that level of passive-aggressive.
[post_page_title]#22 Stalemate[/post_page_title]
Two wrongs don't make a right. These two need to sort their issues out with an actual adult conversation rather than just leaving post-it notes.
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Besides, the best way of dealing with this sort of roommate issue is communication. And no, writing notes doesn't count as good communication.
[post_page_title]#23 A Roommate's Valentine[/post_page_title]
Apparently, those little heart candies that are so popular at Valentine's Day also serve a secondary purpose. They can be used to try and get your roommate to do the dishes.
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While this is all quite passive-aggressive, it's creative. I will give that roommate six points for creativity.
[post_page_title]#24 There's No Limit to Personal Safety[/post_page_title]
This Redditor shared this little bit of creative passive aggression, writing, "Someone I'm my girlfriend's house keeps leaving the front door open. she asked me to write a passive-aggressive note." This one really bothers me, not because of the note, but because personal safety is not something to take lightly. I've listened to too many true crime podcasts to not lock my door because of three words: Richard Trenton Chase.
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Unfortunately, when you share a space with someone, they don't always think of these things. I wish I'd had this note when I woke up several times to find my roommates had left the apartment door unlocked overnight.
[post_page_title]#25 Art Critics[/post_page_title]
Sharing a space with roommates can be a bit tricky when it comes to decorating. While you're happy to share wall space, sometimes roommates can get territorial and only want their decorating touches going up around the apartment. That is why I am so thankful I live roommate-free now, so I can put up artwork without being subtly criticized for it.
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This Redditor seems to have a similar situation. They wrote: "My roommate says I have no taste in art. Let's see what she thinks of this." Well, guess that is one way to assert your right to put up pictures that you like. I wonder if the off-center picture is part of the passive aggression?
[post_page_title]#26 Hair Art[/post_page_title]
This Redditor wrote: "My roommate is always leaving passive-aggressive notes about what she does around the house. Thought I'd join in." It looks like the two of them have just started a war with one another.
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The hair art is a pretty gross way of making your passive-aggressive point, so I think it's safe to say this roommate might have won this battle? Though I doubt the other roommate will let them win the war.
[post_page_title]#27 This Long Note[/post_page_title]
I am going to be honest, but I didn't fully read this note. However, judging from the length, it's got to be pretty passive-aggressive.
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This Redditor wrote: "I woke up to find this morning. The best passive-aggressive note from any roommate ever." I assume that it was quite the statement.
[post_page_title]#28 Eye Serum is a Serious Issue[/post_page_title]
Thankfully, I've never had a roommate take my personal hygiene items. At least, not that I know of. But it looks like this person has a bit of an issue when it comes to keeping their roommate away from their eye serum.
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It must be some really good eye serum to get them to go through the trouble of writing this note. Hopefully, their thieving roommate gets the hint and leaves it alone.
