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My friend Patti wants to move into my apartment with me. And, I'd like to have her as a roommate, believe it or not. I'm prepared for whatever inconveniences I'll experience. Knowing her, they'll be minimal things like, "Oh, she has people over and I just want to chill out and relax." I'll invest in headphones if it's that bad. The problem is, I am having a hard time convincing my dad that it's not a bad idea. The moment he heard "female" he snapped and became belligerent. I know that if I'm paying my own rent soon, and if Patti is paying half, then my dad isn't paying any of it, and thus he shouldn't have any say. But, I'm not sure when I start to work and I'll have to deal with the matter sooner or later.
But, my dad won't make a final decision without my brother's consultation. My brother Joe, who once had to live with roommates in college and even lived with his friends for a time before moving back home, called me earlier. Which is good; he was far more rational than my dad and we addressed more tangible issues than whether or not I can walk around the apartment in my underwear. I described the situation to Joe, and I stated that I'm prepared to meet the consequences, etc. and Joe will bring it up to dad. My hopes are rekindled a little bit because it seems like I convinced Joe that this isn't entirely a bad idea. I don't think it's bad at all, but this is progress with my family.
As such, I think I'll just allow Patti to move in and say screw it. If they aren't paying rent, then what say do they have in the matter? Then why am I worrying about it? Well, my dad is thoroughly insane and I'm trying to cover all bases before coming to them.
So, we'll see, I guess.
But, my dad won't make a final decision without my brother's consultation. My brother Joe, who once had to live with roommates in college and even lived with his friends for a time before moving back home, called me earlier. Which is good; he was far more rational than my dad and we addressed more tangible issues than whether or not I can walk around the apartment in my underwear. I described the situation to Joe, and I stated that I'm prepared to meet the consequences, etc. and Joe will bring it up to dad. My hopes are rekindled a little bit because it seems like I convinced Joe that this isn't entirely a bad idea. I don't think it's bad at all, but this is progress with my family.
As such, I think I'll just allow Patti to move in and say screw it. If they aren't paying rent, then what say do they have in the matter? Then why am I worrying about it? Well, my dad is thoroughly insane and I'm trying to cover all bases before coming to them.
So, we'll see, I guess.