By Ask Alice
Dear Alice,
Almost seven months ago I moved into a new apartment with a roommate I really like. We have similar interests, humour, we bake, etc… I really consider her a friend at this point. When we first moved in we had little to no furniture and decided to go 50/50 on things and if we ever went our own ways would buy the other person out (if I leave with the couch I would pay her the other half) Well, everything went onto my credit card since I had the time to shop and once all was paid for, of course, her financial circumstances changed. Not only could she not pay half for shared furniture but she couldn’t pay for her own personal belongings which I graciously picked up for her. Seven months later I’ve decided anything shared is mine and I’m okay with that, but she still owes me for her stuff (clothing organizers, shelving, desk…) I’ve brought it up a few times really casually but I’m moving out soon and need that money. How do I, without burning any bridges, make her understand the urgency?
Sincerely,
Foolish
