You be the judge- should my flatmate stop drying her underwear on our radiators-

**Interviewer: Can you share your thoughts on the ongoing laundry dilemma you have with your flatmate, Harriet?**

**Will:** It’s quite embarrassing, to be honest. Living with Harriet in our small flat means that there’s hardly any space for her to dry her laundry, but she chooses to hang up her bras and underwear all over the place. When friends come over, they inevitably ask, “Whose bras are these?” It’s uncomfortable, especially when I’m trying to impress someone I’m dating. I understand we’re friends, but it can get a bit awkward when I have to explain our living situation and that we’re just flatmates.

**Interviewer: How do you feel about her laundry habits affecting your living space, especially with winter approaching?**

**Will:** With winter coming, it’s only going to get worse. Harriet does laundry almost every other day, so there’s hardly any room for me to dry my things. Plus, I believe her habits are raising our heating bills. She’s been turning on the radiators really early, just to dry her clothes. I suggested we try a laundromat or even get a tumble dryer together, but she completely refuses. She insists, “I’m not paying to dry my clothes!” It just feels a bit inconsiderate to me.

**Interviewer: Harriet, what’s your perspective on this situation?**

**Harriet:** Living in such a tiny flat means we have to dry our clothes indoors. It’s just practical. I really don’t think drying my clothes on the radiator impacts how quickly the flat heats up. Plus, I can’t afford a dryer, and putting clothes in a laundromat isn’t feasible for me either.

**Interviewer: What about the concerns Will raised regarding the messiness when guests are over?**

**Harriet:** Will tends to be more concerned about appearances than I am. When we have friends over, he often tells me to stash my laundry away. I think it’s a bit silly because our friends have never commented on it being an issue. It’s completely normal to see clothes drying when you live in a small space.

**Interviewer: Reflecting on the times when you’ve moved your laundry into Will’s room, what do you think?**

**Harriet:** I thought it was pretty funny when I accidentally dried my bras in his room while he had someone over. I get it—he wants to maintain a tidy appearance and doesn’t want her to think I’m his girlfriend. But if he’s going to hang his things on the radiators too, it feels a bit unfair to call me out for doing the same.

**Interviewer: Will, what do you think about Harriet’s suggestion to dry her items in her own room?**

**Will:** She could definitely dry her underwear in her room, but when I suggested that, she mentioned how cramped it is. I understand that space is tight, but I’d rather keep my living area a tad more presentable and comfortable, especially for guests.

**Interviewer:** Given the situation, what kind of compromise would you both consider?**

**Harriet:** Maybe we could come to an agreement on using the drying rack more effectively, especially if it can be kept in his room since it’s larger. I think that would work for both of us and help maintain some order in the flat.

**Will:** Yeah, that sounds decent. I just want a little more consideration regarding my personal space, while also understanding that we have to make it work living together.