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I need advice it’s urgent! My best friend is getting kicked out and she asked if we would let her live with us. I am not sure…

So my best friend just texted me now saying she’s getting kicked out she asked how much would we charge her rent? She said she WILL pay rent and she is begging me to live with her and said, “You wouldn’t let your best friend live out in the streets would you. This may work out for the best because will finally get to be roommates.” I mean I don’t want her out in the streets. I would have to ask my dad because I still live under his roof and it’s his house. I don’t want her out in the streets. My dad says he doesn’t want anymore people staying at his house. She should have really thought about all this before she moved back. She was living with her family. She should have gotten a job and saved up first. She doesn’t have any money. Poor girl.
Busybee333 · 31-35, F
Just the fact that you are doubting your friend's credibility shows you the answer.

It is your dad's house - he has the last word and it should be respected - and that is not under your control, hence you cannot be blamed for it.

Help her find a community shelter or a place with cheap rent so that she will not have to be on the streets but will not have to be in your home either. You can help her in many ways even if you cannot shelter her.

The fact that your friend is pulling on your friendship feeling strings as of now foreshadows that she may guilt trip you for any future inconvenience or when you cannot meet her needs.. which is not cool at all.

If you really want to take her in and your dad agrees.. set a moving out date from the start and sign a legal contract with conditions that have to be met and consequences when these needs are not met. Aka if tenant did not find a job within x amount of days after signing the contract, tenant must leave. If tenant did not pay the rent on time, they cannot continue to rent the place.

Maybe decide on taking her in for exactly a time that you and your family agree.. 1,2,3 days..or a week tops? I have heard some people shelter friends for a cheaper price if they do all the housework.. that could be an idea.

Friendship is important but if you think your friend is irresponsable, she may drag you in a downward spiral of her choices.. both of you will suffer from it.

This is all my own viewpoint.. maybe I just don't trust people.. and that is why I think your doubt is reasonable.

Be kind to her but also careful and clear about your boundaries.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@Busybee333 Thank you. I do Wanna help her but her staying with us wouldn’t be a great idea. Plus she is looking for other places to stay at. She said she may have to move in with her cousin but she isn’t giving up just yet. She is stubborn but very strong willed and doesn’t give up easily.
PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F
Are you seriously THIS stupid? How can somebody with no job pay rent? Well I normally say let her stay with you but after her getting kicked out and stuff I wouldn’t let her. Even if she’s your best friend you still don’t know that much about her. I can’t believe how I clueless and naive you are. This is a straight up said that to her. For my honest opinion, I don’t think you’re really are a best friend if you can’t be straightforward with her.
CactusJackManson · 46-50, M
If she got kicked out by her own parents there's little chance your dad would want her around.
CactusJackManson · 46-50, M
@ElizabethBabe1994 Somebody here is crazy, and it's not me.
PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F
@CactusJackManson Youre not crazy I know that. She doesn’t wanna except the truth is she’s very dumb
CactusJackManson · 46-50, M
@PetiteJulie01 Thank you, dear.
updown2020 · 61-69, M
Well does she work maybe talk to your dad and make it a three month thing but she has to find work I mean as you see life is not free and you need rules . Or just leave it
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@updown2020 No she has no job but she is going to college. I know he said in the past that he is not letting anyone stay at his house but she’s getting kicked out soon.
She should have stayed with her family.
TexChik · F
She shouldn't put you in this bind. She is not your responsibility, and you live with your father. Her issue is not your issue, and she is trying to change that. Tell her you are sorry but your dad said no.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@updown2020 My best friend would never lie to be!
updown2020 · 61-69, M
@ElizabethBabe1994 Well you know her we do not but you have your answer from your dad do not push this and make him upset with you.
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Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
She has to make up with her parents. They will take her back in. Does she know that your sad says , No way? Your friend needs to know its your dads place. Not yours
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@Eddiesolds well her parents are not in the best minds right now. Should I have to talk to her family and make up with them or go back with them. I don’t even know right now. I don’t want her living in the streets but she should’ve really thought about it before moving back here.
Please keep us informed of the DISASTER that ensues when she moves in and can't pay the rent (or her share of the food or utilities.....)
updown2020 · 61-69, M
Why is she getting kicked out? Maybe tell her to apologies,
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@updown2020 I don’t know. I know they said they have fights and all but i’m asking her right now.
updown2020 · 61-69, M
How will she may rent if she goes to college.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@updown2020 I don’t know. She said she’s looking for a job. She would NEVER take advantage of me. I know my best friend. If I had my own place I will let her stay in a heartbeat. But it’s my dads place and he has the final say.
No job but says she can pay but seems unable to pay for rent anywhere. True friends won't try to emotionally blackmail you. Run don't walk away from this one.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@Redstar Right. I still wanna help her but my dad said no and I have to respect his choice. It isn’t my problem it’s hers because she should have stayed with her family in the first place. I would help her but it’s on her.
Redstar · 36-40, M
@ElizabethBabe1994 It's easy to say what should have been done after the fact. She obviously didn't know she was going to end up homeless or she would have stayed with her family but life is unpredictable.
@Redstar again, true friends wouldn't use emotional blackmail. Why don't you be a good friend and let her friend stay with you?
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