Roommate Is Too Noisy at Night

The problem: your roommate watches TV late, plays music, has phone calls, or gaming sessions that keep you awake — and they don't realize how much sound travels.

Start by assuming good intent. Many people genuinely don't realize how thin the walls are or how much sound carries.

Agree on specific quiet hours — say 10pm to 7am on weekdays, midnight to 9am on weekends. Write it into your house rules.

Practical solutions: suggest headphones for late-night entertainment, a white noise machine for your room, or moving their setup away from shared walls.

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