Now considering all suggestions on how to deal with a thieving, lying roommate

[scrambledegg81]

2 cents:

I was an EMT for 5 years, living and working out of San Diego county. We were contracted with the VA Hospital in La Jolla to do their ambulance work, and I probably saw more cases of PTSD-related disorders than I ever had until that point in my life. Everything from attempted suicides to violent assaults to a guy who was caught by SDPD in his underwear, pulling up the shrubs in the middle of the night in front of his apartment complex. I hope you're reading this intently, PAD, because this is important:

Do NOT antagonize this guy under any circumstances.

Based on what you've written, I have to assume that the roomie is experiencing stress-related PTSD, manic-depression, or some sort of sociopathic disorder. I've seen it too many times to not know what he could be going through, and if that's the case, even a slight provocation can set him off. If the guy doesn't move out by the date you both agreed on, you might need to work with a social worker and/or the local police to determine the best way to remove him from the house. It might even be prudent to contact the VA closest to you to see what they recommend. Worst case scenario, your GF may have to relocate somewhere, because unless this guy doesn't get arrested first, there is no reason for the police to pick him up if he's not posing a threat to you or your GF. For now, just keep an eye on his activity (even make a log if you want to), and take note if he's talking to himself or if he's awake at all hours of the day. Stay safe & keep us up to date.

 

[jgln]

Too much for me to read but I have to agree with the other guy I would not like my girfriend rooming with any man, maybe her brother, but thats it!

 

[bassmaster911]

Step up and buy your girlfriend a new refigerator to keep in her locked room...after July 15 there will be an extra fridge to convert in to a fermentaion chamber, keggerator, beer fridge etc. She has food, your a good guy and you will end up with a new toy...winning!

 

[Rocky71]

If he is a veteran I'd get a bunch of brown bags or bubble wrap and just start popping them at random times when he's not looking. Always a good time if the person has been in a real war zone. Louder the better.

Laxatives are good. Also hide the toilet paper (and shower curtains) when you do it.

Could randomly go through his clothes. Borrow his things and then misplace it somewhere else in the house.

Yeah that's a great idea. :roll eyes:

 

[Homercidal]

FYI I am sure I read a few years back about a guy who was continually having his lunch eaten at work, so he rigged up some brownies with ex-lax. He found out who the guy was, and then found out that he could be charged with assault for spiking the brownies, even though the other guy was stealing his food.

So as FUNNY as this would seem to be, I would not advise it. Especially to a roommate who has certain expectations of being able to eat the food in his own apartment. And more especially when that roommate is a veteran.