March 10, 2026 at 5:23 pm

Man Politely Asked His Roommate To Stop Using His Things Without Asking, So Now They’ve Been Giving Him The Cold Shoulder

by Liberty Canlas

Man wearing headphones and eating snacks

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Most people know not to use other people’s things without asking for permission.

This man is living with a roommate who keeps using his stuff without asking. When he finally asked them to stop, they started to blame him for being dramatic.

Read the full story below.

AITA for telling my roommate they can’t use my stuff without asking?

I share an apartment with a roommate. Over the past few weeks, I noticed they’d been using my things, like my headphones, snacks, and some kitchen gadgets, without asking.

At first, I ignored it, but it kept happening.

Yesterday, I politely told them that they need to ask before using my things.

My roommate got upset and said I was “being dramatic” and “not a good roommate.” They’ve been giving me the cold shoulder ever since.

I feel like it’s normal to expect people to ask before using someone else’s belongings, but now I’m wondering if I overreacted.

This roommate needs a refresher on acceptable social behavior.

Let’s read what other people in the comments are saying about this.

Here’s a valid point.

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A fair assumption from this person.

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This one takes his side.

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This user shares some sensible advice.

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And this one offers some perspective.

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Respect roommate boundaries, keep the peace.

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