November 2, 2026 at 7:55 pm

She Tiptoes Through Late-Night Bathroom Trips to Avoid Waking Her Roommate. Her Roommate Slams Doors Anyway

by Heather Hall

Woman holding her head over lost sleep due to noisy roommate

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A little consideration usually goes a long way when you’re sharing a home with someone who’s trying to sleep.

But one woman is getting frustrated with a roommate who doesn’t seem to think about how much noise they make at night.

At two in the morning, even a trip to the bathroom comes with slamming doors.

And on top of that, the bathroom lock makes a loud clack when it pops open, making it even worse.

When she uses the restroom, she takes care to muffle the sound, so she’s wondering why her roommate can’t do the same thing.

Read on to see if you can relate.

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The clock says 2 a.m.

Roommate: Hey, I’m gonna go to the bathroom and slam the door, then go back into my room and close the door loudly.

Also, the lock on the bathroom door makes a really loud noise because it’s a press-in lock, so you push it in like a button, and when you turn the doorknob, it pops out and makes a loud clack.

Here’s what she wishes her roommate would do.

Go ahead and lock the door, but COVER the lock with your palm so it doesn’t make a LOUD AS **** noise.

I always press my palm against the doorknob when turning it so the lock pops out silently.

What happened to being quiet at night?

Oh no! That would get so old!

Let’s check out what the readers over at Reddit would do about it.

Here’s someone who kinda sees both sides.

Door Slam 3 She Tiptoes Through Late Night Bathroom Trips to Avoid Waking Her Roommate. Her Roommate Slams Doors Anyway

That’s actually a good point.

Door Slam 2 She Tiptoes Through Late Night Bathroom Trips to Avoid Waking Her Roommate. Her Roommate Slams Doors Anyway

Apparently, this reader can relate.

Door Slam 1 She Tiptoes Through Late Night Bathroom Trips to Avoid Waking Her Roommate. Her Roommate Slams Doors Anyway

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And here’s another person who’s lived with that behavior before.

Door Slam She Tiptoes Through Late Night Bathroom Trips to Avoid Waking Her Roommate. Her Roommate Slams Doors Anyway

This whole thing just sounds pretty crazy.

Either her roommate is getting back at her for being woken up, or she’s so self-centered that she doesn’t think about anyone else.

Regardless, she needs to talk to her about it instead of letting the frustration build.

Closing a door quietly at two in the morning really shouldn’t be too much to ask.

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Heather Hall | Contributing Writer, Life & Drama

Heather Hall is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in internet culture, workplace conflict, and viral customer service stories. With over a decade of editorial experience in digital publishing, Heather excels at curating trending online discussions and providing insightful commentary on the daily dramas that capture the internet's attention.

Since beginning her career in 2011, she has developed deep expertise in SEO-driven digital content, having written for a wide array of publications covering lifestyle, business, and travel. At TwistedSifter, Heather focuses on synthesizing complex social media threads into engaging, highly readable narratives that highlight the human element of viral news.

When she isn’t analyzing the latest internet discourse, Heather is a dedicated mother of three sons who takes family gaming nights entirely too seriously—whether she is dominating in Mario Kart, exploring The Legend of Zelda, or jumping into Roblox.

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