Complete the frustrated roommate's text message to their best friend.

I cannot stand this mess anymore! I wish Dave would wash his dirty dishes for once in his life. If only I had chosen to live by myself this semester instead of sharing an apartment!

I wish Dave would wash his dirty dishes for once in his life.

We use "wish + would + base verb" to complain about other people's annoying habits and express a desire for them to change their behavior.

If only I had chosen to live by myself this semester...

We use "if only + past perfect" to talk about regrets in the past. The speaker already made the choice to share an apartment and now wishes they hadn't.