Overnight Guest Frequency

personal balanced

One roommate's partner stays over 4-5 nights per week. The other roommate feels they're effectively living with a third person who doesn't pay rent.

Alex

Side A

Position

A guest staying more than 3 nights/week is essentially a resident and should contribute to rent and utilities.

Stance

You're frustrated that your roommate's partner stays over 4-5 nights a week, uses the shower, eats shared groceries, and takes up common space. Utilities have gone up noticeably. You think anyone staying more than 2 nights/week regularly should pay a share.

Jordan

Side B

Position

Having your partner visit is a basic right, and the lease allows guests.

Stance

Your partner stays over frequently but your lease says nothing about guest limits. Your partner doesn't use much — quick showers, brings their own food. You think your roommate is being controlling and the utility increase is minimal ($15-20/month).

Expected Outcomes

Scored from Side A's perspective. Positive = favors Alex, Negative = favors Jordan.

+5
Decisive A

Guest cap of 2 nights/week set, with partner paying a share if they exceed it

+3
Partial A

Guest nights capped at 3/week and partner contributes to utilities monthly

0
Draw

Partner covers their share of utilities; guest stays limited to 4 nights max

-3
Partial B

Jordan's partner pays a small utility bump but no night limit is imposed

-5
Decisive B

No guest restrictions; Alex's concerns treated as overreach into Jordan's personal life