I Crushed My Best Friend’s Dreams Of Living With Me…For His Own Good

Becoming a first-time homeowner is an exciting milestone, but it comes with its fair share of challenges and tough decisions. When I offered my out-of-state bestie, Bobby, the chance to be my roomie, I thought it would be all fun and games. Little did I know, our friendship was about to be put to the ultimate test! Buckle up, because this story is a wild ride filled with drama, betrayal, and some serious adulting lessons.

A New Homeowner’s Dilemma

The Roommate Offer

Bobby’s Love for the Neighborhood

The Perks of Having a Roommate

The Fateful Phone Call

️ Setting Expectations and Boundaries

Bobby’s Questionable Plan

Bobby’s Partying Habits

Bobby Gets Defensive

The Silent Treatment

Friendship on the Rocks: The Roommate Showdown!

Well, well, well… it looks like Bobby and I have found ourselves in quite the predicament! I thought I was doing my buddy a solid by offering him a place to stay, but it turns out he had some pretty questionable plans up his sleeve. No savings? No job? No problem… according to Bobby, at least! ‍♂️ But I’ve been down this road before, and I’m not about to let history repeat itself. ‍♂️ So, I had to lay down the law and tell Bobby to get his sh*t together before he could move in. Now, our friendship is on the rocks, and I’m left wondering if I made the right call. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!

“NTA. Bobby just wants to mooch off someone other than parents.”

NTA. Friend wanted to freeload and got mad when confronted.

Dodging a bullet? NTA for setting basic requirements for roommate

Friend wanted to move in without a job or savings. NTA.

Former attorney advises on avoiding disaster when living with friends.

Setting financial boundaries is important. NTA in this situation.

NTA, the friend is being manipulative and entitled

Friend not responsible for laziness, NTA for crushing dreams

NTA: Don’t let your friend’s financial irresponsibility ruin you

Setting boundaries and avoiding toxic relationships.

“NTA – Cutting him a break? He should pay Bobby’s bills!”

Being roommates with friends often sinks the friendship. NTA.

Watch out for Bobby’s manipulative game, NTA made the right choice.

Friend accuses OP of greed, but expects free living. NTA.

Harsh truth about friend’s financial situation ‍♂️

Formal rental agreements are important even with friends. NTA

NTA, but could have been a bit more tactful

Don’t fall for the guilt-trip, you’re NTA for setting boundaries

Friend wanted to freeload, NTA for crushing his dreams

Protecting your friendship from money issues is reasonable

Setting boundaries is tough but necessary. NTA in this situation.

Savings are key. Defensive friend? Living together may not work

Setting boundaries with friends is important. NTA made the right call

Don’t let friends take advantage of you, NTA

Friend feels entitled to live with OP, NTA for refusing

A wise and lucky decision, preventing a doomed living arrangement.

NTA and his immature behavior is a red flag

Preventing a disaster: NTA for setting boundaries with friend

Dodged a bullet! NTA for revoking the offer to mooch

NTA for not wanting a financially irresponsible friend as roommate

Renting to friends never ends well. NTA for crushing dreams

NTA. Friend moved without job, expected free rent & food. Dodged bullet.

Setting boundaries can be tough but necessary for personal growth

Choosing a roommate over a friend is tough, but necessary. NTA.

Being responsible with rent is key to living with friends.

Financial cautionary tale about living with friends or family

Rejected friend as roommate due to bad track record. NTA

Living with friends can be tricky , especially when it comes to money.

Setting boundaries for friends moving in? NTA with good advice

Protect your boundaries, get promises in writing and notarized

Don’t fall for the ‘you just want someone to pay your mortgage’ line . NTA

When a friendly favor turns into a mooching nightmare

Giving tough love to an inexperienced friend. NTA

Fair assessment of financial stability for living arrangements

Renting to friends/family can be risky and not worth it . NTA.

Setting boundaries is important, NTA. ‍♂️

Friend wants to move in but exhibits poor judgement and entitlement

NTA anticipates squatter rights retaliation with humor

Setting boundaries with friends is important for personal growth.

Being a good friend sometimes means tough love.

Setting boundaries is crucial for financial independence and healthy relationships.

Setting boundaries with friends is important for healthy friendships.

Dodged a bullet NTA did the right thing

Dodging a freeloader ‍♂️ and asking the right questions

No obligation to enable a freeloader. NTA

Friend prioritizes partying over saving for own place. NTA.

Hosting someone forever? No way! NTA for setting boundaries.

Roommate doesn’t want to pay rent? NTA, think twice

NTA son saving money to move out, unlike irresponsible ‘friend’

Good advice on setting expectations and boundaries for a tenant

Setting strong boundaries is key to avoiding disaster. NTA

24 y/o friend needs to grow up, NTA for refusing.

Friend lied about savings, expects free ride. Not a friend.

Friend lacks responsibility, OP not at fault. NTA

Don’t let friends take advantage of you

Offer to help find him a place, don’t let him freeload

Friend not TA for not supporting unemployed friend’s living expenses

Friend tried to manipulate OP into being his meal ticket

Friend accused of wanting to freelo*d; commenter NTA for refusing.

Giving tough love pays off in the long run

Don’t let a moocher be your roommate

Don’t let him freeload on you, he needs to grow up