amandalouise ....
I wrestled with your comments last night and most of today. What comes to mind is that "WAS" "so me" to just not make waves. Always be nice. Do the right thing. Don't make others upset. Maybe they just had a "bad" day . I'm bigger than that. I can handle it. Just don't make waves and things will settle down. We must never upset anyone or make them angry. We must tiptoe. Never make noise. I don't bother you, then you won't bother me. God forbid if we make anyone angry. Even if they invade our boundries... Say nothing. We know better than to invade other's boundries. We have "NO" rights, feelings or wants...Did you notice I said that "WAS" the me. Well, that isn't me anymore.

You said "what it all boils down to we all have our faults and kwerks that bother other people". Yes, this is true... But the problem with the renter isn't "quirks". When I was putting up the Christmas tree, he said I was making too much noise.. He complains my dog barks too loud. He complains my tv is too loud so he comes down stairs and stands there with folded arms, tapping his foot, expecting me to immediately turn the volume down. He walks around like he is the "landlord". That we comply to whatever he wants. This, in my opinion, doesn't fall under "quirks" as it does someone that deliberately tries to get under my skin.. AND you think I should wash his dirty dishes.. NO WAY. I even told him that if he wants to get along and have a peaceful environment to lay off my back.. He has chosen to be a "troll"

You said "unfortunately you cant control what other people do, think or say. its just part of being human and having the rights to make our own decisions"... Hello, needless to say, I have "rights "too. I am "human" too...

Bottom line, I now resent those who impose on me for their benefit.... Those who impose "their" rights on my "territory"........SO for a test, I washed the few dishes he left the other night. My stomach started to burn, I started to feel ill...So this is my reward for not "making waves" and making the environment peaceful. Well then, who does it benefit should I wash the renter's dishes. It benefits him, not me. I feel "used". Why? Because I am the one stuck at the sink washing his dirty dishes, stomach churning while he is laying on the sofa watching TV. Seems to me he should be doing his own dirty work.. Not me..

I do appreciate your comments.. Although I don't agree, I do respect your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to respond..