Hi, I've recently taken on a lodger. Lodger being the ultimate word - I was hoping for less of a housemate, and more of someone that keeps themselves to themselves.
When I interviewed him he mentioned having a TV in his room and a big comfy chair - great I thought, he'll definitely be in his room mostly.
EVERY night he's in my small sitting room. And he's been using my throw without asking me - so I felt I had to get him one to stop him using mine. I came home to him wrapped up in it watching sports on tv. He didn't once ask if I'd like to watch something else.
He makes tea every 20 minutes and uses multiple mugs - and leaves them on the side unwashed.
The worst thing though is that he sits in the sitting room and eats his food and does it with his mouth open. It makes me want to leave the room, the noise is honestly so horrible, and then he slurps his tea.
I had a date night the other night (clearly said it a couple of times) but he stayed in the sitting room whilst we had our date night!
I want to talk to him later to explain that I advertised for a lodger, not a housemate, and that I'd like him in the sitting room less.
Is that fair? and how do I go about saying it?! I don't want to be passive aggressive....
TIA.