A man in Melbourne, Australia, is receiving significant online support for his frustrations over his roommate’s early morning smoothie routine, which begins at 5:30 a.m. According to a Reddit post, the 30-year-old often finds it disruptive, especially since he shares a townhouse with the roommate and his girlfriend, who have set “quiet hours” from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
In an attempt to find a solution, the frustrated man suggested getting a portable mixer for his roommate to use in his car, but the roommate’s girlfriend criticized him, accusing him of meddling with their food choices. The couple downplayed his concerns, insisting he just needs to adapt, claiming if he can’t handle it, their roommate might “go hungry.”
In a follow-up, the man shared that previous attempts to discuss the matter earnestly had been brushed off, sometimes with the assertion that his roommate was already asleep by 7 p.m. He expressed his irritation, writing, “He wakes me up at 5:30 a.m. with a mixer, but by 7 p.m. he’s too tired to talk.”
He’s now considering relocating due to the couple’s unsatisfactory responses to his complaints. In his post, he mentioned purchasing a portable blender to maintain peace while searching for new living arrangements.
The Reddit community largely sided with him, with one commenter asserting that a clear quiet time was established and should be respected. Others chimed in, suggesting that they wouldn’t use a blender before 7 a.m. to avoid disturbing anyone nearby.
Some also pointed out alternatives for the roommate when running late, like grabbing a protein bar or some toast, emphasizing that there are quieter options available. A few, however, defended the roommate’s early routine, stating that rising at 5:30 a.m. is fairly standard, and suggested the use of earplugs or white noise for better sleep.
“The 5:30 a.m. mixer is more than just breakfast prep. It’s the alarm clock no one asked for,” one commenter noted.
However, some asserted that since this noisy breakfast preparation only occurs occasionally, it shouldn’t be a significant issue. Lisa Mirza Grotz, an etiquette expert, emphasized that noise consideration is vital in shared living situations and advised addressing the issue face-to-face to prevent further escalation. On the other hand, some suggested that if the two can’t find common ground, looking for different living arrangements might be the best route.
