strawberrykiss 1,969 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 my flatmate/friend and I are going back home for the holidays, from november - march. in the meantime, my flatmate's boyfriend wants to stay in our place. i don't mind at all. we're going to split the rent three way. he suggested he will pay for the electricity and i'm fine with that too. here's the thing: our internet contract is up. right now we're not in contract but we're paying for our internet, which is about $60 AUD. My flatmate wants to split that up three way as well while her boyfriend stays in our place and we're both not there. her excuse is "$60 is too much for him to pay". i don't agree with that. i don't feel like we're both obliged to pay out of contract for HIS internet just so he can be on it while we're not here. we wont be using it. if my flatmate wants to split it up 50/50 with him. she can but, i don't want to do that, especially since i'm not bound to a contract. my flatmate is the sweetest person ever but i just don't understand why I should be paying for his internet. am i extra for thinking this way? lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugoose 11,398 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 No I don't think you're being extra! It's completely reasonable why you don't want to and shouldn't pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taigemei 1,375 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 i don't think you're being extra, i mean, you'd essentially be paying for a service you wouldn't be using Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBadNotGood 11,616 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 How much is the electricity he's paying for by himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrie 6,251 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I don't think that's extra. He understands he'll be paying electricity because he's the only one there, so, the internet shouldn't be too hard to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberrykiss 1,969 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 How much is the electricity he's paying for by himself? not sure since there's not a fixed rate, but way more than the internet fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBadNotGood 11,616 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 not sure since there's not a fixed rate, but way more than the internet fee. I personally wouldn't pay the internet fee. I'd just lie and say I can't afford it as I will need my money for vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcey 7,752 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Were you planning to Cut off the Internet on the due time you went away? If Yes, you are not being extra. If No, you are not being that extra but I can see where your friend is coming from. Basically you don't wanna cut off the Internet cuz it can be a bit of a hassle to sign new contract and set it up again once you come back. In the mean time, her boyfriend will be paying for it. But if her boyfriend was not there you guys would be paying for it full anyway. You want to kill the snake without the stick being broken. You are looking for your benefit and to have the best of both worlds. While there is nothing wrong with it cuz it makes sense, there is something that can make your friend bit iffy about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberrykiss 1,969 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Were you planning to Cut off the Internet on the due time you went away? If Yes, you are not being extra. If No, you are not being that extra but I can see where your friend is coming from. Basically you don't wanna cut off the Internet cuz it can be a bit of a hassle to sign new contract and set it up again once you come back. In the mean time, her boyfriend will be paying for it. But if her boyfriend was not there you guys would be paying for it full anyway. You want to kill the snake without the stick being broken. You are looking for your benefit and to have the best of both worlds. While there is nothing wrong with it cuz it makes sense, there is something that can make your friend bit iffy about. yeah i was planning on cutting it off whilst I away. I just don't think its fair for me to pay my share if I'm not bound to a contract and won't be utilising the service, and I'm paying for him only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcey 7,752 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 yeah i was planning on cutting it off whilst I away. I just don't think its fair for me to pay my share if I'm not bound to a contract and won't be utilising the service, and I'm paying for him only. You are not being Extra at all then. Tell your friend you are too broke to be supporting her boyfriend. Its such a hassle if you have a situation like this. Good luck sorting it out. ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbellvm 766 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 no no gurl don't pay for him. unless he's your good friend too, then idk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreofsoul 1,554 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 no, you're not. either he pays for the internet only he will be using by himself (or splits with his gf if she wants) or he won't have internet. why would you pay for his internet, he's not even your bf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicophos 1,660 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 explain it to the boyfriend. your argument seems reasonable. so its 2 against 1. though will he pay for the electricity even you guys go bck there to stay again at the flat? because thats unfair for him if he still does. whyamiconcernedthoughatthisextent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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