A 27-year-old woman has sparked debate after banning her roommate’s mischievous cat from her bedroom—only for the roommate to insist the feline deserves a second chance. The woman shared the story on Reddit’s Am I the A——? forum, detailing the ongoing tension over the cat’s antics.
The Problem: A Cat Named Muffin
The woman’s roommate, 26-year-old Lily, owns a cat named Muffin—an ironically sweet name for a pet with a penchant for chaos. According to the post, Muffin frequently sneaks into the woman’s room, knocking over belongings and causing destruction.
The final straw came when the woman returned home to find Muffin had ruined a puzzle she had spent hours assembling.
“Pieces were scattered everywhere, some were chewed up, and one was lost entirely,” she wrote. Frustrated, she confronted Lily and demanded Muffin stay out of her room. Lily agreed—but then took an unusual approach to the situation.
The “Apology” Note—and the Backlash
The next day, the woman discovered a handwritten note on her desk that read, “I’m sowwy – Muffin,” accompanied by a cat treat. Though she found the gesture amusing, she stood firm on her decision.
However, Lily continued pushing the issue, making passive-aggressive remarks like, “Muffin’s just trying to make things right,” and even suggesting supervised visits so the cat could “earn back trust.” When the woman refused, Lily called her “heartless” for not accepting Muffin’s supposed remorse.
“Am I the a—— here?” the woman asked Reddit.
Reddit Weighs In: Roommate or Cat at Fault?
Most commenters sided with the original poster, criticizing Lily for not respecting boundaries.
“Your roommate needs to grow up. Not everyone wants their roommate’s pet’s hair in their room,” one user wrote.
“Muffin doesn’t feel bad—she’s a cat,” another pointed out.
Some criticized Lily’s anthropomorphizing, with one user calling it “a bit insane.”
Many advised the woman to keep her door locked to prevent further incidents.
The Bottom Line
While pets can be beloved family members, the consensus is clear: roommates should respect each other’s space—especially when a furry friend has a history of destruction.
What do you think? Should the woman give Muffin another chance, or is her roommate overstepping? Let us know in the comments.
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