I need advice regarding a roommate.

I need advice regarding a roommate.
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Maybe if he got some assistance with his depression he would be a better roommate.
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Last Answer : answer:I feel for you, nothing worse than living with total slobs. It might be time to have a talk with the roomies and tell them, straight up, yes, confrontation that you will not tolerate their ... say or you lose all credibility crying wolf if you aren't going to actually bite. haha Good luck!