People are sharing their stories of the worst flatmate they’ve ever had

From dirty dishes left in the sink to late rent or unpaid bills, sometimes sharing a house can be a nightmare.

People have been sharing their stories of the worst flatmates they’ve ever had, with problems way beyond the typical cleaning arguments.

Journalist Gene Demby started off the conversation on Twitter, sharing the story of a roommmate who had been taking rent money for a cult group.

Here are the best stories of awful flatmates, which may just make you grateful for the person you’re living with.

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