Q: I rented out one of the rooms of my house to a seasonal worker, and now it seems that he is under the mistaken belief that we have a “relationship.”
Although we have done things together socially over the summer, there has been no physical aspect to our relationship past a couple drunk kisses here and there.
His work season is over, it is time for him to leave, but this mistaken belief that I am his girlfriend is getting in the way of his getting on. What can I do to make this problem go away?
A: I realize that you do not consider this man to be your boyfriend, but in his mind he is, therefore there is only one practical course of action. You need to break up with him.
Since he is your roommate, and I presume he is near the end of his seasonal rental agreement, now is a good time to mention that you are not at a place in your life where you want to settle down with one guy, and it is uncomfortable for you to date others with him in the household, so he has a month (thirty days) to find a new place to live.
Be gracious, do not bring home other guys prior to the end of the month. Keep it civil. Bring home boxes to make it easy for him to pack. Start sorting your items out of any co-mingled items. It is always a good thing to have your name imprinted on everything you own, little return address stickers make quick work of this task.
If there is a discrepancy as to who owns what, realize that the $15 you are losing in the DVD is a cheap price to pay for no longer having the stress of the unwanted roommate – just let him have it.
Make arrangements for a replacement roommate to show up on the first of the month, preferably female. If he is reluctant getting out the door, stop by the courthouse on your way home from work and fill out the forms to make the eviction legal.
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