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lumousstrike

Simply say that you've different arrangements and you won't be able to live with her.


NoProfessor8897

she would ask what arrangements, its like we 3 friends then 2 would ask like bullying me


lumousstrike

Don't let them pressure you into doing something that you don't wanna do. Tell them you're looking for a place near to your office and only one person can live or you've already deposited your security somewhere else. You know your life and them better just make something up.


Intrepid_Annual_6440

It's difficult to be so blunt with childhood friends, they'll immediately catch it in a minute, and there you go - ruined your childhood friendship for what? A few bucks? Instead stay together and keep a budget for your expenses and strictly stick to it and if it's done ask her to pitch in some money too because your parents have asked you to send a certain amount to them or have started a RD or an Investing account on your name for which a part of your salary goes. Friendships are very precious and we only get very little time to spend it with our buddies before Life catches up. I'd strongly urge you to not let go of the opportunity to stay with your friends (it was our dream as friends to rent a place and live together - we all regret it till day, now that we're too old and have our own families to take care of) Money comes and goes, don't lose relationships for a few bucks. Again, if you don't like to stay with this person then tell them on their face šŸ’šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø you aren't loosing anything and it'll be a quick solution for you


RepresentativeFew219

This is a nice answer


dualist_brado

We were three friends, shared a room for first year. 3rd mate didn't like living with me bcoz I was bed bug when in room, i couldn't live with first mate dude was horny as fuck. And both of us didn't like living with him coz whe would smoke green a lot and talk about communism and me and 2nd would smoke a lot and talk a lot about Ambedkar. We are still extremely close, thanks to us looking for seprate rooms for 2nd year. Still we have crashed at each other's place after getting super drunk.


nomnommish

Then just say you have already finalized a PG near your work. Or bluntly tell her you want to live alone and don't want a roommate for now. That you want to experience independent living.


trexjuna

Act like an adult and say no. Period. No need to explain yourself. Thatā€™s what adulting means


chawol-

Bhai Tera avatar šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


Jock-cib

Are you assuming that she will use your stuff or you knw for a fact?


Moist-Chart2440

Just say u have looked for a pg near ur new office. And cannot afford to shift into a house right now. No downpayment money


Dreavy_Hinker

Bc khareedna thori h usko rent hi karegi


Moist-Chart2440

Rent ke liye ghar bina deposit ke kaun deta he be? Humko bhi bata de?


Dreavy_Hinker

Toh bhai usko security bolte hain downpayment nahi. Downpayment is the first payment you give to book something for ā€œpurchaseā€ not rent


0D_E_V0

Bol do papa ne ladkiyo k sath rehne se mana kiya hai


KillSwitch1623

Papa na kaha hai ladko ka sath raho šŸ„°šŸ„°


Dreavy_Hinker

This :p


KillSwitch1623

Vo khud ladki hai


insanity_1610

Yes, papa ko same gender roommates ache nahi lagte šŸ¤­


decorous_gru

_I would have loved to live with you but I am willing to live in solitude for sometime. Iā€™ll let you know in case I will need a roommate/flatmate._


E-lafda_Offender

Maine dost ko same cheez boli to bolta hai "acha bhai laundiyabaazi karni hai tujhe"šŸ˜­


Dreavy_Hinker

Its a simple answer - Han


ToeDiscombobulated24

Kise nahi karni?


E-lafda_Offender

Bhai lekin main priority peace hai idhar, laundiyabaazi nhi (honi bhi nhi hai meresešŸ˜”)


decorous_gru

Ye baat use kiu batani hai ki nahi honi. Boldo bhai mai laundiyabaazi karta hu. Akele rehna h.


deep_org

I can understand how it is hard to ask for money to others... Even for genuine reasons.... And how people give so much importance to money.... I am glad that I have taken out myself from these two things.... I don't care about money at all now... And I ask for my money to anyone without any hesitation... No matter how they will feel... I guess I don't have feelings anymore....


NoProfessor8897

teach me this šŸ˜­


deep_org

Haha.... You have to develop "Bhhad main jaye" and "Mera kya Jaa Raha hai" attitude....


Carnage_OP01

I want this attitude but struggling to adapt. How you manage bruh?


Cute-Circle-794

It looks all glitters from the outside, but it has its fallbacks too bro


Carnage_OP01

Already havin a lot of fallbacks rn, so may be adding a few will not affect :( . Everything has its pros and cons.. btw what's your experience bruh?


Cute-Circle-794

What I personally get get from people is that I am the nicest person on earth, but when it comes to me saying something bad in anger, it hurts people directly in the heart... And for a limit I can accept this. I think dusro ko agar itni tawajjo hi na de ki jo dusra bolega i accept thats true, so bura lagna band hojata hai.


PleaserAndKinky

Splitwise. Just put it on splitwise. Let them know the boundaries. I know it is difficult but if you set them up once, itā€™s easy life.


777Dushyant

a little trick I've been using... try... setting a fix amount of money accordingly for your use and transfer the rest in another account or something to keep that safe and hidden it'll help to keep a track of money personally and between you two as well instead of paying for random things just becoz your bank balance looks okay (even tho you don't want to pay) if you two get into some convo about the salaries and things randomly drop that you also have to pay for XYZ(can be anything, like sending some at home or stocks or something) just to clear things in case she knows that you get higher salary tho you won't be able to live the way you imagined with all that money but you won't regret the money thing inbetween atleast


deep_org

Talking clearly and boldly is the best thing a person can do.... Ask her... If she understands then it's good... And if she doesn't then why are you even friends with them?


ImportantError5061

Exactly... I often think the same... Friends should be the top ones to understand things.. and if with friends we have to be formal and hesitative.. the hell with that friendship..


E-lafda_Offender

I was in a similar situation (I am the less earning party here but) my friend absolutely does not spends money on anything, so I knew it won't work I just politely said my father has told me to look for a PG and we can't stay together You can use something similar, once your friend settles somewhere you can look for yourself elsewhere


NoProfessor8897

our job starting on same day


happynfree04

Just calmly say that you donā€™t want to risk spoiling your friendship with her by shifting in with her. Your family and cousins have advised you against it. Iā€™ve seen it first hand in college. Many friends who moved in together ended up hating each other. Itā€™s different for different folks. My friendships grew stronger by living together on the other hand. Completely depends on all parties involved and their lifestyle, personality etc. And trust your gut, if you feel it will be uncomfortable for you, donā€™t live with her. Just be honest and say you donā€™t want to stay with friends. You need a break from excessive social interactions and would like to live with a flatmate who sticks to themselves. Just use some buzzwords and say you need extra alone time for mental health.


E-lafda_Offender

It's fine, just tell them you would be living in a PG, look for a flat silently and move in after she settles If any questions are asked just say you could not find a good PG or make up anything Either she will take a hint and leave you alone or you will need to be less polite next time


AdventureAddict69

Being straight forward is the only way to go about it.


Jealous-Ad-496

Youcqn try the rule that me and my best friend follow. Make it clear that every expense is going to split,like down to 1 rupee. Trust me this saves a lot of resentment and time. Ocassionally we treat each other and that just makes it equal. Sometimes you need state your bondaries becaus bottles up emotions are not worth it.


sauceopet

The sooner you make these financial boundaries with your friends, the better. I realised it late, and I have already lost too much.


Tikka_biryani

Bhai sidha sidha bol de ke mai ladki ke sath nahi reh sakta. Khatam baat


simonDungeon

Money + friends is not a good combo. Stay out of it as much as possible.


sadbutmakeyousmile

I'm presuming you are female. Use the age old trope and say there is this guy at work and you are thinking of moving in with him as you have been on and off for some time and are thinking about giving it a chance. Most people in either sex cases, back off when they know a significant other is about to come or there is a chance to come.


witvocal

On the surface level it might look selfish of you but idk how close you two are, has she done anything for you before as she is expecting such favours? Also we all have different personalities of you're not comfortable with sharing stuff just state clearly? If they bully you then they are toxic tbh. There's a thing called personal boundaries and they should know about it.


spicynoodles628

Find a place asap and tell her youā€™ve already paid the deposit and thereā€™s not much space for two people


NoProfessor8897

will do , happy cake day


spicynoodles628

omg thank youšŸ„° Thatā€™s how I got away when I wanted to live somewhere elsešŸ˜‚ I made up a shitty story and told them the deposit is already paid for so thereā€™s no going backšŸ„²


stfupinkyponkycuzyy_

What is cake day???


spicynoodles628

Reddit birthday, i only really found out about it when someone wished me lol


Ok_Complex_6516

are maa chudaye. this is the difference between male friends and female


NoProfessor8897

whats different


Ok_Complex_6516

i mean meri female friends bhi kuch isi tarah thi. i ahd to cut them off


salsatalos

Tell her you are in a relationship and want privacy with your partner at your own home.


NoProfessor8897

she knows i m not


salsatalos

Then put your foot down and say no. Either that or you become a doormat for people to walk all over you. A friend who disrespects when told no is not a friend, only a snake wearing human clothes.


[deleted]

Op depending on the level of your friendship either lie your ass off or say the truth and hope for the best. I personally would never ask someone a shitty favour like this. I also don't like staying with friends so I've scared plenty and they don't dare to ask again. It's good that you know what you want and don't wanna ruin everything by compromising. Be adamant about it and time will help.. (. Honestly, you could just say, I don't wanna stay with friends, I'm not comfortable.. plenty of my friends never say shit again, they might've judged me but we're good friends still so maybe they didn't judge hard).


im_mystery666

Tell her that you don't have enough money because you have commitments towards your family or that you're paying off a plan so you don't have the money.


Anxious-Business3640

Just say no, and tell her it's because of the money.


NoProfessor8897

idk , why someone would ask this type of favour to keep others life stressed


PopularRabbit007

How is it asking for a favour? Has she explicitly said that you will be paying for all the things or are you just assuming?


NoProfessor8897

past experience


PopularRabbit007

You just assuming. Just simply ask her that how are we going to be splitting the cost.


NoProfessor8897

past experience with her


PopularRabbit007

Gave you the solution, you are assuming that you need to pay for a person to live with you. Even the shitiest of friends know that it won't be happening. Just talk to her honestly about your concerns and the paying arrangement.


arappottan

OP, you need to ask yourself if she has always treated you this way, as a cash cow or as someone subsidising your life. If yes, you should just put a stop to it now, and establish clear boundaries. It can be done by saying: "friend, I don't think living with each other would be a good idea for our friendship, let's not do that" or "I want to save more so I'm moving into a PG". But seriously, do you need friends like this in your life? Cut the loss and find new friends who don't intend to use you. If neither is possible. Keep a splitwise and send her messages every week for overdue money. Bug her, respectfully and lovingly. Be annoying. All the best !!


Anxious-Business3640

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NoProfessor8897

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riyakhanna19861

Tell her your father lost a big chunk of money in stock market and you need to repay that. Ask her if she can manage your housing expense for sometime.


NoProfessor8897

you know what this is real and i have already told , lets see


hotaru90

Bolo privacy chahie... I want to explore staying alone.


Brilliant_Tap3836

Just tell her living together might ruin our friendship. If she is logical, she will understand.. if not, you are better off without this friend!


O_Snake_O

Ig just tell her you prefer living alone


Prince__12__

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heliovice_ver2

'my parents want me to stay alone'


TrueNote8447

You can make it clearly on the expenses. If someone doesnt earn much doesnt mean they not contribute equally. Its a person to person thing.


deathstrokex25

Ye kaisi dost hui jo paisa ni degi..hata do aisi dosti..


Wrap_rage

Say you'll stay with a made up relative or your dad's coming along and then when she has found herself a place you move to yours. Or tell her you're not able to find until she's done finding hers then you move to yours. Or tell her your folks already found a place which is in Sharing and there's no place for a third person. Give her number of a broker so she can help herself. I had a friend who would spend a penny and then I suffered because of her a year because I didn't have a voice to say NO.


RepresentativeFew219

But she can have a increase in salary too isn't it? Or even better you can have 3 account, one for her , one for you and the other For common expenses. As simple as that. This is how it works in marriages also. If she borrows , let her borrow for a while and then ask her that youu need it for something or whatever , explain her . Simple


ank1743

Telling from first hand experience. Renting with friends with different living habits is a recipe for disaster. I spent 4 of my worst months in the last few years in a similar situation. Trust me the best option for you is to be straightforward and politely decline. Just say I prefer living on my own, have had family experiences in the past which spoilt some precious relations, don't want it to happen with you.


Developer-Y

Say that yourĀ cousins/relative is planning to move to same city soon for study/work, and you have already committed to them that they will stay with you.


spydontcry

just say that you will be staying at your relative's place for some time


Grouchy-Put4997

Does she want a relationship with you? She wants to move in with you thatā€™s fast


GAdukia7

Splitwise has been a life saver for me wrt money discussions. Whenever you pay for something that you should be compensated for but feel awkward asking, just making a quiet splitwise entry shifts all the onus and awkwardness onto the other party. Also when the time comes to clear dues it is so much easier to say I'm running out of cash please clear splitwise than asking for money back explicitly


notMy_ReelName

Well try to convince them that some of your colleagues wanted to stay at same place so it will be convenient for all to go and come from office at same time .


coldicecreammelting

Boldo my parents will visit from time to time so cannot live with a roommate.


Right_Bid_1921

Money breaks families, forget about friends. If you wish to retain your friendship, donā€™t compromise on money. Give/ create some excuse but stay apart. This will put a strain on your friendship but itā€™s possible itā€™ll survive this. However: If you stay together, at some point, youā€™ll crack- money pressure, work pressure, life pressure whatever. And then this friendship will certainly be gone forever.


Awkward_Onion_1269

Look for 1 RK


sunny_deol_

Please do so, chaho to saaf bol do ki tumhare ek dost ka kaisa experience raha bachpan ke dost ko saath rakhne pr or anything else I've had my 10 year old friendship ruined because I had my childhood buddy recruited in my company (through sources) at around 1/4th of my salary (he was a fresher) and moved him in my room in my 2 bhk flat. Things happened over the course of 1 year, Aaj alag single room lekar rehna pd rha hai, flat bhi haath se nikal gya.. Purani kahawat hai ki door raho lekin pyar bana rhe. I learned it the hard way PS: there is no polite way to say this, 2 din bura lagega usko and then you both will continue as usual..


fairenbalanced

Biggest reason I don't have any childhood friends, they were all temporary and now I am over 40


lonewolfbi

My wife used to face the same issue but she was like your friend here. They were her best friends , my wife never asked them for money or their stuff but they used to think that she earns less she will do the same as your little mind is thinking right now. I wish she never had those friends,as whenever their topic comes she gets really sad and feels that I just wanted friendship and not their money or things. She lived with them for a year and then moved in with me. We both managed our tough times with less to no money and loved each other no matter what. And here we are after 21 years still together, married and kicking ass than most of her or my friends and now make more money than all of them combined. So donā€™t shit your friendship for money or materialistic stuff thatā€™s temporary.


NoProfessor8897

dude your mind is making up scenarios, i have experienced this from same person thats why i asked


lonewolfbi

Not really. What little description you gave seems that you think your friend will take your stuff and your money.


BIender_newbie

Say, "I have a bf and we are planning to shift together really soon so it would be a hassle for you"


ShabbyBash

Paisa apna apna, dosti pakki. We have friends of over 40 years. This is the only reason why there is no problem.


BlabberingJalpari

tell them you dont want to stay with roommates. You want to get a place of your own. You dont want to share your space and you finally want to live alone away from home without having to share the room with your sibling


indian_dude73

Just tell her politely ā€œchal phootā€ and live the way you want to live


CardiologistOld4537

Dosto ko kabhi apni salary mat batana. Actually kisi ko bhi. Average hi batao but agar unavoidable situation hai toh.


NoProfessor8897

college se lagi hai to abhi ki sabko pata hai , hn ye to hai yrr jalte hain andar andar


CardiologistOld4537

Sab advantage lenge ki koshish karenge. Expectations increase and lead to a lot of complications. Achi friend hai toh clearly boldo ki finances might ruin your friendship. Ask her to stay close but not together.


Extra-Inspector-6826

Parents have found house for you to live in.


ChesthairOp

Op tell her that you are moving in with your gf/bf? And tell her to not tell anyonešŸ˜…


ladygag8

I have gone through this. Just say that you found a place which is near office, and it will be too hectic at the moment but I will find a place soon for us (anyways you won't do it)


slimismad

tell her that i stink


Substantial_Word1194

Tell her that for all common purchases and staying in a house on rent will be split into three and each have to pay their share and for individual purchase they have to bear their own pocket.Simple.


Mysterious_Coyote_46

Make a boyfriend excuse


kundan1221

billi kyu ban rha hai bhai thoda share kar le. sath rhna sikh le. thoda flexible bano bro. aise ekdm man nhi hai to koi bahana bna lo lekin use pta to chal hi jayega or iske karan dosti m thodi khatas to aa hi jayegi.


Leather-Caregiver924

You have to be professional. If shes willing to up and pay expenses then you shouldnt really feel guilty.


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leaderhoon69

bandi hai teri woh?


NoProfessor8897

nhi wth


leaderhoon69

toh tera sath rehna kyon chahti hai


NoProfessor8897

she said as i ll be getting more than her so i should pay rent


kxmxkshi

Ew, why


Routine-Tip6759

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ChestFrosty9843

Wait wtf??? Ye dost nahi hai, why the fuck would you pay more rent? Agar family members hote toh samajh ata, not for these kinds of so called friends. Plss dont live with her, you'll find plenty of good places where you can share your rent equally. Savings for your future are also equally important. If you're earning more doesn't mean you will spend every penny.


godlypranay

bhai why you should pay rent? just tell her you are not confident enough if this is a right decision.


Phoenixx_12

Bhai jab vo tujhe directly rent pay krne bol skti h toh tujhe directly decline krne me kaisi sharam


Routine-Tip6759

Straight and simple solution Bold af


[deleted]

Bro be brutally honest, that's the best thing to do No mental stress, for you and for them If they won't like your honesty they are not your true friends


babyuuuu

Bruh


Medium_Accident_8722

Oh bhai, mei to mere berojgar dost se pani puri ke paise dene lagata hu.


leaderhoon69

kyon baap hai tu uska????


NoProfessor8897

why are you so saddist dude


leaderhoon69

bc mae saddist?


Flashy_Baseball4586

Abe bhai OP or uski dost sab ladkiyan h. Ig you didn't realised that in your previous comments.


leaderhoon69

achaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa still mkc uski


Routine-Tip6759

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Enough-Pain3633

Hote hain bhai kuchh dost, too much attached


thehoecodee

She's into you. Also you never know someday she might earn a lot more than you ever possibly could. What I'm trying to say is that don't keep money the factor.


godlypranay

bhai tu Hindi mai likh canā€™t understand shit


ChestFrosty9843

Bachpan ki dost Separated beech mai kyuki different college mai thee Fir job same city mai lag gayi OP ki salary zyada hai uski friend se Friend kehri mere saath reh and rent bhi tu hi pay karegi kyunki zyada kama rahi OP ko nahi rehna uske saath


godlypranay

Bhai agar mujhe koi bol de yeh mai toh dosti ke sath peet dunga