It's important to keep your housemates in harmony. This can usually be accomplished with only a few simple steps: everyone needs to communicate with each other and set clear expectations for the future, leaving nothing up to chance. But what would happen if one of the roommates is unable to budge and is insistent about sticking to her schedule? Is it possible to keep the home peaceful?
The story that follows is an account of a frustrated roommate. OP shares his apartment with two female housemates. Since they took the time to talk to each other and establish clear limits and expectations, everything appeared to be going well at first. The set of house rules that were agreed upon appeared to please everyone. Keeping the sink spotless at all times was one of the roommates' primary rules. But when roommate 1—who we'll refer to as Sharon for the purposes of this discussion—left a cup in the sink, things took a sharp turn…
I won't reveal too much, but let me just say that one minor argument turned into a fantastic story! So, if you're interested in learning about what transpired, read the story below! And when you're through, don't forget to check out the story about the server that finds herself on the ground in a last attempt to selvage her tips!