Question: “Dear Grandma Esther, I’ve been living with my roommate for two years, but she never cleans up after herself. I’m tired of picking up after her. How can I get her to change? – Fed Up Roomie”
Esther: Two years?! Darling, that’s two years too long! You’re not her maid, and she’s old enough to know better. Have a blunt conversation—‘This mess? It’s yours. Clean it.’ If she can’t handle it, tell her you’re charging for housekeeping next month or looking for a new roommate who can at least handle a mop.