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By sullry - 25/12/2019 05:00

Today, I had a talk with my roommate that last semester my grades took a bit because he stays up late every night playing video games. And then asked him about playing less, so I can get more sleep. Today also, he gave me a pair of ear plugs and asked if they would solve the problem. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/09/2022 07:00

Today, I was woken up at 2 a.m. by my roommates throwing a party down the hall. I put some earplugs in so I could get some rest for my 8 a.m final. They worked really well, so well in fact that I didn't hear my alarm and woke up at noon. FML

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Patience

By lovehaterelationship - 10/03/2014 18:43 - Austria - Graz

Today, I had to study for an important test but I could barely focus because my roommate had his music blasting at full volume. Since we get along well, I decided to put up with it. I just found out he forgot to turn it off and left over 6 hours ago. FML

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Time for tinnitus

By Anonymous - 11/11/2022 18:00 - United States - Cecil

Today, my roommate shouted his entire part of the conversation at the dinner table. He refuses to get his hearing checked, nor lower his voice, so now my ears hurt for the rest of the evening. FML

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So clever. Wow.

By Tree - 02/02/2018 19:00

Today, my boyfriend found some noise-canceling headphones that he forgot he had. Once he adjusted them and put them on, he sat down and asked me to tell him about my day. FML

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By shutup shutup shutup don't wanna hear it - 08/11/2016 00:43 - United States - Charlottesville

Today, my roommate told me that she was studying in the library. Turns out, she didn't feel like going to the library and just spent all afternoon studying in a friend's room because she didn't think I was capable of shutting up for long enough to get any work done. Our other friends agreed. FML

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I CAN HEAR YOU

By Anonymous - 21/11/2020 14:02 - United States - Pittsburgh

Today, as usual, my flatmate is so loud when talking face to face that my ears and head rattle. I can't say anything because how dare I suggest there's anything wrong with my roommate's hearing. Yet nobody else talks this loud. FML

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By shadowsorel - 30/08/2012 20:34 - United States - Chicago

Today, I have a cold, and was stuck sleeping in bed. My roommate decided to wake me up by sticking headphones in my ears and playing heavy metal on full volume. This is the third time this week. FML

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My man

By Anonymous - 29/04/2021 05:01

Today, my man complained about having to listen to my "emotional problems for hours." Yeah, we did talk for two hours, 90% of which was him asking for my advice on which new mattress to buy for his bed. FML

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Zombie

By Night Owl No More - 13/08/2022 04:00

Today, I had to explain to my gaming friends that I can't be a night owl anymore because of a major health scare where I was suddenly unable to sleep at all. I now have to take sleeping pills every night and abide by a strict sleeping schedule. My friends are bummed out, and I feel bad for them. Fuck insomnia. FML

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By keimA - 23/06/2019 12:30

Today, my new roommate, who seemed to get along with me just fine up until now, has requested to switch to a different room. Apparently, I was making racist comments in my sleep. FML

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LadyRen 20

Wednesday 25 December 2019 5:29

Did earplugs not work before? If possible try them and a sleep mask if the light from the TV is bothering you. Or try and find a new roommate if possible. If in a dorm, talk to the RA about this.

Sady_Ct 37

Wednesday 25 December 2019 19:41

It’s called compromise. They both live there they both have a right to decent sleep and consideration from each other. As a gamer, I think this gamer is being rude, they can’t expect their needs to be all that matters. Both housemates need to sit and have a considerate chat and try to find a solution together.

Comments

jc1015 25

Thursday 26 December 2019 8:03

so you think he should compromise when you're not willing to?

J15237 25

Thursday 26 December 2019 20:28

If your roommate is doing their part (paying half the rent or what ever arrangements) you are living in then you have no room to complain. Seriously for playing video games? You probably didn't sleep because you are stressed. Obviously your work is very important to you, but damn don't make excuses.

AmbrosiaFan 18

Saturday 28 December 2019 14:38

Sounds like a good idea. He shouldn't have to limit his time in his room ...

julfunky 29

Sunday 29 December 2019 11:30

If you were struggling from the lack of sleep why the hell would you wait an ENTIRE semester to talk to him about it? You’re an adult, act like it. Not saying YDI but damn dude, grow up and use your voice.