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Did I do the right thing by reacting this way?

User Profile: sad14
sad14 April 22nd, 2015

I had this problem with a roommate a few months back. I was very kind, considerate and went way out of my way to help this person while all I received in return was selfish and rude behavior. She would mess up the kitchen and bathroom (which I had to clean up all the time), and was rude to me and my friends on more than one occasion. I ignored all of this, kept my mouth shut and just went on with my work to maintain peace in the house. I rarely used the kitchen as I used to eat out but since I liked living in a clean space I would clean up her mess in the kitchen(she cooked once in 3 days) all the time. She helped clean the house just Once during winter holidays.

When it was time to move out, I cleaned the bathroom, vacuumed the living room and cleared the patio. She asked me to clean two of the stoves in the kitchen that were very dirty thanks to her cooking. I did that and left. Next day, I realized that she was mad with me as she expected me to help her clean the kitchen fully. She went on and on about how bathroom, living room, patio etc are easy to clean but kitchen is hard. I finally lost my patience and pulled her up for her misbehavior and shirking off her responsibilities. She denied everything and accused me of lying. I finally kept the phone down saying I don't want to speak to a human like you.

However, I am racked with guilt. I regret losing my temper and wish I could have been more patient. Did I do anything wrong? Any suggestions on how to move on from this?

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User Profile: AngelaKatrina
AngelaKatrina April 22nd, 2015

You are welcome to feel bad about losing your temper but I think that given the circumstances you were more than cordial and for much longer than many others would have been. Cut yourself some slack.

User Profile: PetalsOnTheWind
PetalsOnTheWind April 22nd, 2015

People react to thing's differently and everyone looses their patience from time to time. You cant change it. it's happened now so figure yourself.

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User Profile: PetalsOnTheWind
PetalsOnTheWind April 22nd, 2015

*forgive.

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