Ugh! bit of a rant...

ace175
ace175 Posts: 518 Member
edited September 26 in Chit-Chat
So I currently live with 2 girls. And they usually have their boyfriends over a lot, which isn't a big deal. But they usually smoke pot a lot...which also, I don't care. I see no issue in doing it, if you want to do it then do it, fine with me, however I don't do it due to family issues. When I first met my one roommate she said she'd never do that because of past family problems w/ it and well that has obviously changed. Once again whatever, her choice. So when they first started doing it she asked if I cared and I said no, I just don't want to smell it in my room. Well the past few weeks when they've done it (going on right now included), the smell has been seeping into my room. It's really annoying, and gives me quite a bad headache. So I just texted my one roomie basically saying if they can do it in her room (she's on the 1st floor, I'm on the 3rd, and they do it in our living room on the 2nd floor) or use something to cover up the smell because I don't like it coming into my room. I don't really expect any sort of response or it'll be made into a big deal b/c that's the kind of person she is. . Was it wrong to do this? I live here too, and am really care free, but it's now just disturbing me... so was I right in doing this? lol?

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  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    It's your home too, so if something really bothers you... be vocal about it! They should respect your wishes. I'm sure they would want the same respect.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    If she wants to stink up her room, that's her business. She has no right stinking up yours. You're well within your rights making a issue out of it.

    Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • jennro7781
    jennro7781 Posts: 208
    I would have said something too! I don't allow it in my house at all. If I have a roommate who indulges, I make it known up front that (just like cigs) they have to smoke outside. Stick to your guns girl! It's gross and I don't blame you one bit for being upset!
  • Mad_Dog_Muscle
    Mad_Dog_Muscle Posts: 1,251 Member
    Personally I think your room mates are being rude. If they want to do that, take it outside. Maybe ou should light a big fat cigar and stand outside thier door and let it seep into their room!
  • snowbaby1492
    snowbaby1492 Posts: 75
    I'd say now that you said something thru text, if it continues, start doing something that bothers her to make a point. That's what I do in my house, and it works perfectly.
  • aflane
    aflane Posts: 625 Member
    Absolutely! You pay your rent, and you have the right to breath without getting a headache. I used to have the same problem.... roomate was hooked on coconut incense, which I find absolutely nauseating. It would just permeate the entire floor of the house. Finally, I told her either the incense goes. or one of us goes. Happily, she picked me over the incense.

    My suggestion, explain your physical reaction to the pot smoke to the roomies, and ask them to smoke outside or at the boyfriends places.

    You have the right to NOT get sick breathing in your own home.
  • fitoverfifty
    fitoverfifty Posts: 192 Member
    You should not have to put up with the smell of that stuff!...They need to smoke outside.
    I would look for a different place.
  • ashleynicoleb
    ashleynicoleb Posts: 376 Member
    Stand your ground and DO NOT let them be so inconsiderate. It's your apartment too and you have every right to not put up with the smell of them smoking weed seeping into your room.
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    Personally I think your room mates are being rude. If they want to do that, take it outside. Maybe ou should light a big fat cigar and stand outside thier door and let it seep into their room!

    Hahah!!
    Snowbaby- NOTHING bothers her! She came in saying how she hates dirty kitchen etc and she has not cleaned it once!

    Lately, a lot of what they do has been bothering me (we've been together since Aug, and will be together till this coming end of july), so now I've been trying to stand up for myself about a lot of stuff, but I'm definitely not that kind of person so it's been hard for me without having so many mixed emotions lol
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    You sound like you've bent over backward to be reasonable. Now it's their turn.
  • Nemlein
    Nemlein Posts: 168 Member
    Definitely stand up for yourself about it. If they know that you don't have the conviction to stick to it, they will just continue. Hopefully they will take your text into consideration and be more respectful, but don't be afraid to follow up with them in conversation if it happens again!
  • qtpiesmom
    qtpiesmom Posts: 394 Member
    I would talk to your roomates and ask them to do it outside
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Don't feel bad at all! Maybe they don't realize how much the smell is getting in there. When I moved in with my first roommate, (I moved into her place, with her furniture etc), I was a smoker. I didn't think twice about lighting up in the apartment, sitting on her furniture and smoking, etc. Until one day when she politely asked me not to. It blew my mind that i didn't even think about it bothering her. I don't know how it never crossed my mind because i am pretty considerate person. But it didn't bother me at all when she asked. She has the right to live how she wants too.
  • snowbaby1492
    snowbaby1492 Posts: 75
    Well, if that doesn't work, use her sheets to clean up some kind of dirty mess. I have a feeling that WOULD bother her if you can't be vocal about how you feel. I'm the type of person that DOES start **** if I'm not happy. I'd gladly start some **** for you if you'd like :)
  • Nuts4play
    Nuts4play Posts: 92 Member
    Just be honest with your roommates.
    As you said, you don't care or mind what they do, but the smell gets in your room and makes your physically nauseous.
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    Well, if that doesn't work, use her sheets to clean up some kind of dirty mess.

    Wow you would really do that? ****ty.
  • snowbaby1492
    snowbaby1492 Posts: 75
    Nah, I wouldn't personally do that, but it's an idea. I do start **** by being vocal, but I've never destroyed anyone's property.
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