u/FriendshipMajestic60

I’ve noticed that two people can experience the exact same amount of time and somehow remember it completely differently.

For example, a 30-minute conversation can feel like 5 minutes to one person but feel like an hour to someone else. Even waiting in the same line can feel much longer depending on what you’re doing or thinking about.

Is there an actual reason our perception of time can be that different, even when the clock says the same thing?

My roommate and I share an apartment, but there’s this one thing that’s really starting to get on my nerves.
Every now and then, I’ll treat myself to some nicer snacks or drinks and keep them in a specific spot in the kitchen. I never explicitly put a big "DO NOT TOUCH" sign on them, but I always figured basic courtesy applied: if it’s not yours, you ask before grabbing it.
A few weeks ago, I noticed my stash was mysteriously shrinking. When I asked him about it, he casually admitted he’d been grabbing stuff whenever his friends came over because he just assumed it was "for the apartment."
I tried to handle it chill. I told him I really didn't mind sharing, but I just wanted a quick heads-up before he took things I specifically bought for myself. Simple enough, right?
Fast forward to yesterday: I get home after a long day, go to grab one of my favorite snacks, and it’s completely gone. Turns out, he gave the last of it to a friend who was dropping by.
I was annoyed and called him out, telling him that if he wants to play host and feed his guests, he needs to use his own food, not mine.
He flipped it on me, saying I was being "weirdly possessive" over some stupid snacks and making the vibe in the apartment super awkward over something totally minor.
Now I’m second-guessing myself. It’s not like he’s stealing expensive electronics or anything, but... am I actually overreacting here, or is it normal to want people to respect your stuff?

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