*FINAL UPDATE* WIBTA if I changed my locks after agreeing to let my friend and her boyfriend move into my home?
First thank you to everyone who pointed out that my chronic people pleaser was showing. I followed your advice and dusted off my spine and cracked a few of the kinks out of it while I was at it, glowstick style.
Last I left off I'd gotten the locks changed. Thank you again to everyone who stressed how important this was. I'm also installing cameras because it's stupid for me not to.
Received my totes back and put away my Christmas decorations.
Then found out Ana's silence was due to her complete lack of knowledge regarding the situation.
Anywho, on to the update!
I HAVE MY HOUSE BACK!! They're 100% moved out. It seems that even after our conversation at the house that Alex still had much he'd kept Ana in the dark about.
It seems their relationship might be a bit more precarious all of a sudden...however that's not my story to tell.
So after our brief conversation I began working in the shadows. I compiled a detailed timeline with receipts of costs, broken agreements, breakdowns in communication, and where exactly he had begun to take advantage.
I typed this up and sent it first to her with a brief message at the top stating that idk what she has been aware of or not but here's the facts as I know them, then again I sent the same message to him. With read receipts to prove they've seen them.
I gave them until April 30th to remove all of their belongings. She apologized profusely and stated he had much to work on and that she would be more present in the lines of communication going forward, since that is clearly one of his opportunities.
He also apologized, but in a sort of back handed way that didn't really feel like an apology, and said he'd make it up to me as it was his responsibility. Lesson to anyone else eating crow. Maybe don't use the term "to your standards" in any capacity when "apologizing". It doesn't feel sincere.
We agreed on a date and time of pickup. They showed up with a moving truck while Ken(he really is a godsend of a friend) was working on some repairs for me and collected everything they had at the house. It's gloriously empty now, I never thought I'd empethize so much with the quiet now, but the shadows are welcoming.
Oh, and it's in writing. He's paying me every penny he owes me, or they'll be facing legal action.
Ken and I will be going for a much deserved sushi, sake, and massage, paid for by me, as a much deserved treated break from this chaos.
Thank you everyone. Sometimes the people pleaser in me needs to remember that myself and my peace of mind is worth defending too!
Posted May 4, 2025, 4:40 PM UTC