Love Triangle: Boyfriend, Best Friend, or Apartment?

Ever been caught in a love triangle? How about one with your boyfriend, best friend, and… apartment? A 24-year-old woman finds herself in a peculiar predicament. Living in a spacious apartment owned by her dad in NYC, she shares her space with her best friend, a 22-year-old woman. Things take a dramatic turn when her boyfriend of four years, who had been living with his parents, has a falling out with them and wants to move in. But there’s a catch – he wants her best friend to move out!

The Living Arrangement

The Roommate

The Boyfriend

The Request

The Conflict

The Guilt

The Dilemma

The Question ❓

The Reality ️

The Complication

The Final Thought

A Love Triangle with a Twist: Boyfriend, Best Friend, or Apartment?

Caught between her boyfriend’s desires and her best friend’s comfort, our protagonist is in a real pickle. The boyfriend, who she’s been with for four years, wants to move in after a tiff with his parents. But he doesn’t just want to move in, he wants the best friend to move out! Our leading lady is torn between her love for her boyfriend and her loyalty to her best friend. Is she being too harsh on her boyfriend or is he being unreasonable? And what about her best friend? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Don’t jeopardize friendship. He wants out, not next level.

NTA. BF lacks boundaries, but you’re open to him staying.

Boyfriend drama and free rent? NTA, but beware!

NTA. Boyfriend’s push to move in seems misguided and rushed

NTA – He’s not being fair. Take it slow and cautious.

“NTA. Don’t share a place until he’s lived on his own. “

NTA: Communication is key in relationships. Avoid assumptions and talk!

NTA. You dropped these.
Clearly.

NTA. Boyfriend being pushy about living situation, AHness overflowed.

Confused about living situation and relationship, just break up

Hesitation is key. Trust your instincts and value good friendships.

Choose loyalty over love. Don’t f**k over a friend.

NTA: Beware of the boyfriend who sees free rent as perk!

NTA. Boyfriend demands move-in without considering your needs.

NTA – Happy living with friend, no intention of asking her to leave.

Dump his a** again? Girl, you deserve better!

Dump the bf. He’s a tosser

“Did you specifically say let’s find a place together?”

Commenter wants clarification on what the OP really wants.

Gaslighting or self-centered? NTA in a love triangle

NTA for not wanting to sabotage friendship and roommate situation

NTA. Give him space, find separate roommates, alternate time together.

NAH, but clarify relationship status before worrying about apartment.

NTA – Boyfriend’s move-in proposal lacks sincerity. Watch his actions.

Gaslighting boyfriend? You’re NTA. Stand up for yourself!

Dump the boyfriend, keep the roommate!

Be cautious! Discuss rent budget and his motivations upfront.

ESH – Boyfriend wants to escape overbearing parents, but handled it poorly. Roommate displacement and rent discussion needed. Don’t judge by internet standards.

Boyfriend using you as an escape?

Engaging strategy to test boyfriend’s intentions with apartment situation

Beware of his intentions! Is he using you for rent?

Insensitive boyfriend acts entitled, but you did nothing wrong

Friendship vs Relationship: Who’s the real rat?

Avoiding mind-reading: NTA for not fulfilling unvoiced desires ‍♀️

Curious about the timeline and intentions behind moving in together?

NTA, but dad assumes subsidized apartment = future living together

NTA, don’t settle! Find someone who values you and your kindness!

YTA: Decide if you want a family or just a boyfriend.

NTA: Compromise with roommate first, trust your gut

Don’t move in! Stay with your friend. NTA.

NTA. Stand your ground and demand a better living situation!

Man questions commitment after 4 years of no cohabitation.

NTA: Boyfriend’s gaslighting and ulterior motives for moving in.

Confused about moving in together and the cheap apartment situation?

Commenter thinks OP is being unreasonable about apartment situation.

Failure to communicate about moving in together, INFO with leanings

NTA, New York buddies unite!

NTA. Manipulative girlfriend drove a wedge between brother and friend. Trust instincts.

Dumped boyfriend wants roommate out? Sounds like a red flag

Living with a friend vs. moving in with boyfriend.

Commenters bashing the boyfriend, but OP just needs advice

NTA: Your BF wants you to prioritize his wants over principles

NTA – Boyfriend wants you to give up your happy living arrangement.

“Hobosexual” boyfriend wants distance from parents, not closer to you. ‍♂️

Roommate caught in love triangle, not getting the sweet deal

Creative solution: Switch rooms with roommate for lower rent?

Not the a**hole for choosing love over friendship.

Not the a**hole for choosing love over friendship.

Boyfriend gets called out for being presumptuous by friends.

Money issues in love triangle, set boundaries and seek support

“Selfish boyfriend wants to move in with you to escape parents.”

NTA. Boyfriend wants to move in without taking responsibility. Stand your ground.

NTA, but is he becoming entitled? Don’t rush moving in!

NTA. Dump the loser! You deserve better.

Red flag alert! Boyfriend’s ulterior motive exposed. NTA, move on!

Don’t adult for two, let him figure out his living situation.

NTA. Boyfriend wants cheap apartment, not a future with you.