7 Highly Controversial ‘Am I the Jerk?’ Reddit Stories That Will Make You Question Your Moral Compass – Who’s Really at Fault? (2 of 4)

2. The Roommate’s Freeloading Girlfriend

A user vented their frustration about their roommate’s girlfriend, who stayed over so often that she might as well be regarded as another occupant of the apartment. Given all of this, he felt it was only fair that the rent and utilities be split three ways, especially since she was known to hang out there even when he and his roommate were at work. But when he suggested this, it led to a huge argument with his roommate who found the request to be unreasonable. This resulted in a lively debate on guest etiquette and whether or not a significant other should feel compelled to make a financial contribution. Some pointed out that when they agreed to move in together, a third roommate wasn’t part of the bargain. Others argued that it was doubtful she was adding much to the utility bill, especially when some of them are fixed costs.

3. The Scholarship Scandal

One Reddit user had mixed feelings when his daughter confessed that she had exaggerated her grades and had listed a bunch of extracurriculars that she wasn’t actually a part of in order to earn a college scholarship. Knowing that it should have gone to a more deserving student, he made her return the $5,000. Although some believed it was the fault of those offering the scholarship for not having a better vetting process and others pointing out that with the high cost of tuition, she probably felt she had no other choice, the majority sided with the father, saying the girl was essentially taking money that she was not entitled to.