Girl Tries To Guilt Roommate Into Letting A Random Couple Crash At Their Place For Free

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Mayarey
Jun 29, 2021 3:00 PM EDT

They say, 'It costs nothing to be nice,' however, it does cost to be generous. Where is the line? Being selfless is an amazing trait, but not everyone is deserving of your care and attention. It's sad to say, but the world is full of people who will step all over you. Rather than a give and take relationship, you just keep giving, and they just keep taking. Sound familiar? We've all been through it.

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    Font - Posted by u/Mightychickenwing420 12 hours ago AITA for not wanting to help someone out by letting them crash at my place?
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    It was Reddit user u/Mightychickenwing420 who took to the, 'Am I The A-Hole' community to ask if they were in the wrong for not going out of their way to help someone by letting the crash at their apartment.

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    Font - My roommate texted me this morning with this message: "Hi. There is a local couple struggling with rent and were hoping they can stay in the apartment living room for a few weeks next month. They are quiet and don't speak much English but really good people. Is that ok with you?"
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    Without providing much backstory at this point, the OP jumps right into the text messaged they received from their roommate that morning. You can see already that this is quite the ask to present to your roommate.

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    Font - My answer is no, I don't know these people and quite frankly I don't care if they are good people. My roommate already has two dogs with large kennels that take up space. Also there's only one bathroom.
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    Font - How can I trust complete strangers? Just because she thinks they are good people doesn't mean they are.
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    Font - I feel bad though because I'm moving out in a few weeks anyway and I will be at work most of the time (so it's not like I will see them a lot). I feel like I'm kind of a shit person if I just say no....
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    Font - I also feel like my answer won't matter because she's gonna do what she wants anyway...
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    Font - Update I responded : "Well I don't really know them and our place is pretty small.. " and she replies "They are a Mexican couple and they are at work 90% of the time. Really good people. Working hard to survive "
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    Font - I feel like I'm getting guilt tripped idk Another update: Okay my roommate messaged me again saying "They are neighbors and insert her bf's name has known them for years and I have for about a year. She speaks enough to get by and we use translate if it's hard. They are good hard working people who don't want to be homeless.
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    Font - And now these people are texting me how they want to move in with her. 78 Comments 96% Upvoted
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    Font - h chickenfightyourmom · 12h Asshole Aficionado [15] NTA. That's a recipe for disaster. If your roommate won't respect your decision, then tell her you will notify the landlord that she's subletting to two strangers. That should shut her up pretty quick. You aren't responsible for other people's misfortunes. Perhaps refer them to a shelter in your area instead.
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    Font - paulStuart1 · 12h Asshole Enthusiast [5] NTA Sounds like your room mate just wants to be nice, but hasn't fully considered the consequences. Being nice is great, but its wrong to make you feel bad for saying no. 40 3 Reply Share
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    Font - highwoodshady · 12h Pooperintendant [65] NTA Do not let strangers camp out in your living room indefinitely unless you want to feel like a hostage in your own home. You don't know these people. I would not be comfortable giving the keys to my home where I have my valuables to complete strangers. If she tries to do it, tell her you will notify the landlord. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Think of it, tripping over their crap while they are sprawled out in your living room, run
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    Font - windyafternoon · 12h Certified Proctologist [22] NTA and she can't just do it anyway if it's your place and you're paying just as much rent as her lol. contact the landlord if that happens 1 16 3 Reply Share •..
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    Font - ThrillDr1 · 12h Asshole Aficionado [17] NTA stand your ground. Don't let strangers move into your place. 13 Reply Share ...
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    Font - pennywhistlesmoonpie · 12h Colo-rectal Surgeon [32] NTA. You also pay rent. Don't let her do what she wants! If she wants to play the Good Samaritan, she needs to have her own space. Reply Share ...
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