Allergic Man Stunned By Roommates Decision To Get A Cat And Simply Make Him Pop Allergy Pills

"He did ask me if I was willing to buy pills for my allergy, however I refused"

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 9, 2023

Pet allergies are a common concern for many individuals worldwide. Sneezing, coughing, and itching can turn any delightful encounter with a furry friend into an ordeal.

These allergies can severely impact an individual's quality of life, especially when living in shared spaces. A recent personal account from an individual living with roommates throws light on the complexities of navigating allergies and interpersonal relationships.

Let's talk about the story of three roommates: the writer, Daniel, and Kevin. They've been living together for about two years, and things have been going pretty well. But recently, Daniel had the idea of getting a cat for their place.

Kevin was on the fence about it, but our writer had a clear problem – they're allergic to cats. Just a few weeks ago, during a visit to another friend's place with a cat, they ended up sneezing and coughing the whole time. It wasn't the first time this had happened.

Daniel, trying to find a middle ground, suggested, "Why not take allergy pills?" OP didn't like the idea. First, that's an added expense they didn't want. And second, why should they pop pills for something they're not even keen on?

Here's where things got messy. Daniel, instead of understanding the situation, started making jokes about the allergy. What began as friendly teasing turned mean.

Comments like "Maybe we should just replace you with the cat" started flying around. It wasn't long before the atmosphere in the house became super tense.

OP asks:

OP has been living with his friends for over two years. One of them wans to get a cat. OP is allergic, so he said no

The situation was tense, heated even more by roommate saying that OP should just take pills

Op is afraid he might lash out, ruining their friendship

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

Even without an allergy, it would be perfectly fine to not want a cat. All roommates have to agree. No is a complete sentence

OP should be making plans to move out

"Put your foot down now "

OP should check the lease agreement for policy on pets.

The bottom line is:

OP posted an update. The roommate has dropped the subject after being criticized by a room full of people

In a shared living situation, compromise and understanding should be the name of the game. It's not about who gets their way but about creating a comfortable environment for everyone involved.

Daniel's approach, instead of being supportive, was insensitive and out of line. If we're sharing space, every voice matters, and every concern should be taken seriously.

It's plain wrong to put someone's health and comfort at risk for personal wants. Roommates need to remember that mutual respect isn't just a courtesy – it's a necessity.

The writer's concerns were legitimate, and Daniel's behavior was a textbook example of how not to handle shared living disagreements. To wrap it up, while pets can be great, it's always essential to consider everyone in the household.

After all, it's all about living together in harmony, right?

Damjan