Why Should I Pay Half on the Rent Im Just Your Roommate.
Why Should I Pay Half on the Rent Im Just Your Roommate.
Im writing this because I really need some advice. My brother who is one of the kindest people you could ever meet is dealing with a messy situation thats draining him mentally and financially.
It started a few months ago when his old prison buddy lets call him Tim came to him asking for a place to stay. Tim said he had nowhere else to go because his girlfriend had kicked him out of her house. At first I felt bad for the guy. He told my brother that his girlfriend threw him out because she didnt want him there anymore. But after hearing the full story I cant say I blame her.
From what I understand Tim had been living with her for a while but wasnt contributing to anything. He didnt pay rent didnt help with the bills and didnt even buy groceries even though he was eating most of the food she brought home for herself and her kids. None of the kids are his by the way but she was his girlfriend and he was living under her roof. After she got tired of him freeloading she told him to leave.
Fast forward to now and Tim is living with my brother. My brother was just trying to help him out but its turning into the same situation all over again. Tim doesnt want to pay rent or help with any bills. He keeps saying Why should I pay half Im just your roommate. Hes eating the food my brother buys using the electricity and just sitting around like its his right to live there for free.
My brother isnt the kind of person to complain but I can tell this is wearing him down. Hes already struggling to cover his own expenses and now he has to carry Tim too. When I brought it up to him he said he feels guilty about kicking Tim out because they go way back and because he knows what its like to need help.
Meanwhile Tim doesnt see a problem with what hes doing. He actually seems mad at the world blaming everyone else for his problems. He keeps saying hes tired of people treating him unfairly and doesnt understand why everyone keeps kicking him out.
I dont know what to do. Ive told my brother that he needs to put his foot down but hes worried about how it will look if he puts Tim back out on the street. At the same time its not fair for him to keep carrying someone who refuses to take responsibility for himself.
What should my brother do. Should he give Tim a deadline to move out or is there a way to get him to see that he needs to step up and contribute. I know my brother wants to help but at what cost.
Id really appreciate any advice on this situation. Its getting out of hand and I dont want to see my brother get taken advantage of anymore.
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He would have to go because he’s selfish and unthoughtful it seems.
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