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Living with a friend is a quintessential part ofgrowing up.

But no pair of roommates is immune to having conflicts, even if theyve beenfriendsfor years.

Below, youll find the full story, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared.

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And even if you dont hit it off, having a roommate can teach you many valuable life skills.

Another common conflict that roommates fight about is borrowing things without asking.

Having guests over all the time can be another big problem for roommates.

Two women lying on a bed, smiling and holding hands, reflecting on roommate and boyfriend issues.

When you share a living space, you have to respect the other people who live there as well.

Many commenters pointed out that the behavior he exhibited through his test was very concerning.

First, its not a good sign if someone always wants their way or the highway.

Text about roommate’s boyfriend trying to move in without contributing to rent or bills, leading to conflict.

Making demands then being unable to compromise or hear another point of view is a red flag.

If someone always wants to be the center of attention, that might be a sign ofcontrolling behavioras well.

Check out the results:

Text reads about a woman confronting her roommate regarding her boyfriend living there.

Man in an orange shirt sits on a blue couch, eating from a red bowl, highlighting roommate dynamic issues.

Text about roommate’s boyfriend testing living suitability in the kitchen.

Text screenshot of a woman discussing unreasonable roommate demands and her refusal to let boyfriend move in.

Text conversation about a woman’s refusal to let her roommate’s boyfriend move in after testing her.

Two women having a heated discussion at home, expressing frustration and disagreement.

Text screenshot of a woman questioning if she’s wrong for refusing to let a roommate’s boyfriend move in after his “test.

Roommate argument, one woman frustrated, the other covering ears, illustrating tension over moving in disagreement.

Woman in a gray sweater looking skeptically at a man in a white shirt, highlighting roommate and boyfriend tension.

Text exchange on boundaries with roommate’s controlling boyfriend trying to move in and set rules.

Reddit comments discussing ethical roommate behavior and challenges in shared living spaces.

Reddit comments discussing a roommate’s boyfriend moving in disagreement.

Reddit comments discussing a controlling boyfriend and feeling gaslighted in a roommate situation.

Reddit comment advising not to let roommate’s boyfriend move in without paying rent and to manage shared utilities.

Text comment on roommate’s boyfriend issue about boundaries and control, with over 651 points on a forum post.

Reddit comment discussing roommate issues and relationship conflicts.

Screenshot of a humorous comment discussing a roommate’s boyfriend no longer being welcome.

Text exchange showing a woman refusing to let roommate’s boyfriend move in and discussing lease rules.

Comment screenshot questioning a roommate’s boyfriend moving in, mentioning issues with guests.

Text screenshot about refusing a roommate’s controlling boyfriend from moving in.

Text screenshot of a discussion about a roommate conflict over relationship rules and living arrangements.

Comment discussing refusal of roommate’s boyfriend moving in without consent.

Text message discussing a woman’s refusal to allow a roommate’s boyfriend to move in, citing safety concerns and controlling behavior.

Text comment on a forum by user StephLuxee stating: “HE IS A RED FLAG”.