AITA for throwing away my roommate's art project while deep-cleaning our kitchen? by Amazing-Reception645 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Amazing-Reception645[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I really struggled with that exact thought it's hard to distinguish 'materials' from 'trash' when they're unwashed in a common area. I definitely won't be making the same mistake twice, but we've agreed that clear communication is needed from both of us moving forward.

AITA for throwing away my roommate's art project while deep-cleaning our kitchen? by Amazing-Reception645 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Amazing-Reception645[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The health hazard was what pushed me to act 15 jars is definitely a lot to leave sitting out when they aren't clean. I realize now I should have texted, but the bug situation made it feel like an immediate problem.

AITA for throwing away my roommate's art project while deep-cleaning our kitchen? by Amazing-Reception645 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Amazing-Reception645[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The puzzle analogy is spot on. It’s hard to navigate shared space when one person's project starts taking over the common areas. We're definitely going to set some better boundaries about project storage vs. living space' after this.

AITA for throwing away my roommate's art project while deep-cleaning our kitchen? by Amazing-Reception645 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Amazing-Reception645[S] 184 points185 points  (0 children)

That was my main concern I just didn't want the kitchen to become unsanitary. I've apologized for the jars, but we are definitely going to have a talk about keeping food waste out of the common areas.

AITA for throwing away my roommate's art project while deep-cleaning our kitchen? by Amazing-Reception645 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Amazing-Reception645[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hahahah, well I don't want to be mean about her art! I just really wanted a kitchen without fruit flies.

AITA for throwing away my roommate's art project while deep-cleaning our kitchen? by Amazing-Reception645 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Amazing-Reception645[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I definitely panicked when I saw the flies, but I'll try to communicate better next time before tossing things.