house mate problems

Trying to arrange a student house for next year. We are planning to get an 8 bedroom house. I get on with everyone except one. Its obvious he's always had a problem with me, we've never really got along, and I find him difficult to talk to. He insults and bullies me on occasions. Naturally I dont want to live with him, but I do want to live with the other people. The other people get along with this guy, so its not like theres a consensus against him, its just me. I'm planning to talk it over with him, but if this doesn't work i'm not sure what to do. There aren't any other groups I know well enough to move in with...

Reply 1

Snowfall

Well if you haven't got anyone else to live with, I'd grin and bear it. What with there being 8 people in the house, I doubt you'll be spending all your time always together anyway.
Sure you can talk to him and try to clear they air but try not to make the situation worse by saying things like 'I don't like you/ I don't want to live with you/ you are a bully'...pretty obvious stuff I guess...and DON'T ask 'What's your problem?' because that just pisses people off. More 'have I done something to annoy you?' sort of thing.

Reply 2

john171

Ignore him. Be realistic, there's no way you can get on with everyone in life.

Besides, he's probably an ******* anyway and everyone else is thinking what you are.

Reply 3

Lizj

Is it going to be easy to get an 8 bedroomed house? I suspect it may not be, and you will end up splitting into smaller groups. If so, make sure you aren't in the same group at this guy.

Reply 4

Snowfall

Lizj

Is it going to be easy to get an 8 bedroomed house? I suspect it may not be, and you will end up splitting into smaller groups. If so, make sure you aren't in the same group at this guy.

Indeed, I was thinking there aren't many 8 beds around! Had trouble finding 5.

Reply 5

pikaboo

I've seen a big 7 bedroom house before...it had two attic rooms so it is possible.

Talking things over with people is good. Either its his personality in which case the others have just got used to it and grin and bear it, or the insults are really just a different form of teasing and you're overreacting! :smile:

hope things work out.

Reply 6

Spleh

You will survive - I'm moving out halfway through this year because my housemates are sods and tried to break up me and my girlfriend. If only duelling was still legal, I'd give 'em the what for.

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