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Sometimes, kindness can blur the line between helping and being taken advantage of.

The following story is about a man who supported his roommate financially for nearly a year after an accident.

Eventually, when his roommate recovered and got a new job, he asked him if they could return to splitting the expenses.

The roommate refused, saying he was still “struggling,” yet his lifestyle didn’t seem to match what he was claiming.

Let’s take a closer look!

AITA for telling my roommate he needs to start paying his share now that he is back on his feet

My roommate Leo and I have lived together for about two years.

A year ago, Leo got into a serious accident and could not work.

I stepped up without hesitation. I covered the full rent every month.

I also handled groceries and most household expenses for close to a year.

Leo never asked me to do this. I just did it because he was in a tough spot. I considered him a good friend.

This man waited for Leo to get back on his feet before suggesting to go back to their original arrangement.

A few months ago, Leo settled his insurance claim from the accident and received a significant payout.

Around the same time, he found a new job. He has been working steadily since.

I waited a couple of months after things stabilized.

Then, I brought up splitting costs the way we originally agreed before the accident.

I was not asking him to pay me back for the past year.

I just wanted to go back to our original arrangement going forward.

Leo pushed back and called him harsh and selfish.

Leo pushed back and said I was being harsh.

He said that he was still getting back on his feet.

But he has been buying new clothes and going out regularly.

He even mentioned upgrading his phone.

Now, he’s second-guessing himself and wondering if he was in the wrong.

I do not think I am wrong for wanting to return to a fair arrangement.

His reaction made me second guess myself.

He made me feel like I was punishing him for something.

I helped him because it was the right thing to do.

I did not think it meant permanent support.

It sounds like OP stepped up in a big way when it really mattered.

Wanting to return to the original agreement once things stabilized seems completely reasonable.

And the fact that he wasn’t asking for back pay shows a lot more kindness than necessary.

His roommate’s reaction might come from lingering stress, but it doesn’t mean OP’s request is unfair.

Let’s check out the comments of other people on this story.

The roommate is manipulative, says this one.

Here’s an honest opinion.

This user is calling out the roommate.

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Finally, short and straightforward.

Helping out is generous, but it shouldn’t turn into a lifetime subscription.