My former roommate had a really strange habit. He collected dead insects and pinned them on a board in our shared room. The sight of those lifeless bugs everywhere was disgusting and terrifying. It made the whole room feel like some sort of horror movie set. I was so glad when I finally moved out.
One time my roommate would always come home late at night and stand over my bed staring at me while I was sleeping. I woke up several times to see this creepy figure just looming there. It was so scary that I ended up moving out as soon as I could.
Some people might try to confront their scary roommate. But that can be really risky. If you do decide to confront, it's better to do it in a public place or with a friend present. Another option is to talk to the landlord and see if they can do something about it. Maybe they can move the roommate to another unit or evict them if their behavior is really bad. Also, you could try to set some clear boundaries from the start. For example, if your roommate is doing something really strange like collecting dead things, you can firmly say that it's not okay to have those in the shared living space.
One of my roommate horror stories was when my roommate would never clean up after themselves. Dirty dishes piled up in the sink for days, and the whole apartment smelled bad. It was so frustrating because I tried to talk to them about it, but they just didn't care.
Once I had a roommate who brought strangers home all the time without warning. It made me feel very unsafe. And this roommate also ate my food from the fridge without permission. I had to label everything in the end just to protect my own food. It was really a horrible experience living with such a roommate.
Well, my roommate was obsessed with horror movies and would watch them all night with the sound really loud. The creepy sounds and screams from the movies would keep me awake and made me feel really scared. I was afraid that his love for horror stuff might make him do something strange. He was always in this kind of dark mood after watching those movies.
My roommate used to steal my things. I would notice my clothes missing and then find them in her closet. It was so creepy. I confronted her about it, but she just denied it. After a while, I started locking my stuff up, but it was really uncomfortable living with someone I couldn't trust.
If you have a difficult roommate, communication is key. Sit down and talk to them about the issues you're having. Be honest but also respectful. For example, if they're messy, say something like 'I noticed the apartment is getting really dirty, and it's starting to bother me. Can we come up with a cleaning schedule?'
One horror story is about a roommate who never cleaned. The shared space was always a mess. Dirty dishes piled up in the sink, and there were clothes all over the floor. It smelled bad and attracted bugs. Another is a roommate who would stay up all night making noise, playing loud music or talking on the phone, making it impossible for others to sleep.
Probably the most common is the roommate who has bad hygiene. This can range from not showering often enough, so there's a bad smell, to not washing their sheets for months. It's really gross and can make the whole living environment uninhabitable. Also, the roommate who is always late with rent payments can cause a lot of stress and financial problems for the others sharing the place.