Redditor Asks For Advice After Her Roommate Threatens To "Confess" Her Cat's Weight To Their Building Management

Okay, but has your cat transformed into a large dog?

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• April 30, 2023

Roommate relationships can be tricky sometimes. Opinions differ, lifestyles can be different, and things can just get a little complicated.

Reddit user u/Antique_Track2019 recently shared a story in the AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit about an issue she is currently having with her roommate. The OP explained that her situation is especially complex because her roommate is also her boyfriend's sister.

The OP says they moved in together around eight months ago, and at the time, the OP had a six-month-old kitten. The kitten was approved by the building management. However, their policy says "no pets over 10 lbs" are allowed.

Of course, kittens don't stay small, and the OP's cat is now a big boy weighing in at 15 lbs. The OP's roommate has become severely stressed over this and is insisting that the OP tell the building management about the cat's weight.

But the OP says it's a non-issue, and it would be crazy to create a problem for no reason. The roommate is worried that they will "get caught," and she says if the OP won't go and tell the building, then she will.

The OP told her roommate that she needs to "get her anxiety under control," but she has since complained about the OP to the rest of her family. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.

The OP asked if she's an a**hole for arguing with her roommate over the size of her cat.

She explained that she moved in with her boyfriend's sister around eight months ago, and the OP had a six-month-old kitten at the time.

The kitten has since grown to be a big boy who weighs 15lbs.

The OP's roommate is concerned that the cat is now over the weight limit and wants the OP to notify the building.

The OP says she doesn't believe it's a valid issue, but her roommate is now complaining to the rest of the family about it.

Here's how people reacted.

"Don't make an issue of it."

"Why is she making an issue over nothing?"

"Cat tax!"

"She's trying to create problems."

"You're fine."

"This is more about her anxiety than trying to cause you issues."

"No one is going to care."

"She needs to butt out."

NTA.

So, she wants you to move out?

Okay, but has your cat transformed into a large dog?

"It's a house cat, not a f***ing lion."

"It's a cat. They allow cats."

Anxiety is tough.

"They just assume cats are all 9lbs."

"Management would laugh!"

What's your take on this situation? Do you think the OP should notify the building management about her cat's weight, or is her roommate being entirely unreasonable here?

Either way, perhaps the OP could be a little more understanding of her roommate's anxiety. It may be a non-issue to the OP, but for her roommate it's become extremely stressful.

We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie