u/SpecialistSad6488

My roommate was short on rent last month and asked if I could cover their half for a few days until they got paid. I agreed because I figured it was temporary.

A few days turned into almost two weeks, but eventually they paid me back.

This month, the same thing happened again. They asked if I could cover their half “just for a few days.” I said no this time because I’m not in a position to keep doing that.

They got pretty upset and said I was being insensitive because I know they’re having money problems. I told them I understand, but I have my own bills and can’t keep putting myself in a difficult position to cover theirs.

They said I was treating them like a stranger instead of a friend.

I feel bad because I know they're genuinely struggling, but at the same time, I don’t think being friends means I’m responsible for their rent.

AITA for refusing to help this time?