I recall the first time I appreciated the 'never give in' mindset. I had a roommate many years ago in an apartment I rented. I rented and put my name on the lease for 1 'whole' unfurnished apartment with appliances.
'John' wanted to pay 1/2 of the rent I owed, but I pointed out, except for his clothes and some personal items, 'John' was renting 1/2 of a FURNISHED apartment, he brought no chairs, tables, rugs, curtains, kitchen items, etc. at all.
He would never concede 1/2 of the rent I paid was unfair to me, and a bonus for him.
He didn't stick around too long.
'John' wanted to pay 1/2 of the rent I owed, but I pointed out, except for his clothes and some personal items, 'John' was renting 1/2 of a FURNISHED apartment, he brought no chairs, tables, rugs, curtains, kitchen items, etc. at all.
He would never concede 1/2 of the rent I paid was unfair to me, and a bonus for him.
He didn't stick around too long.