<prompt> Human: So recently our utilities bill came in and it amounted to 177. I live with two other guys, meaning wed have to pay 59 each. Our usual bill falls around 120. The reason why the bill was higher this month was due to the AC. It gets incredibly hot in Texas during the summer so having the AC on makes it comfortable inside the apartment. Our third roommate went for a study abroad trip in Brazil and complained to us that the bill was too high. He claims that hell only pay the average of 40 dollars 1203 since he was gone for the month, leaving us with the rest of the bill 1372. We felt that it was a little unfair as it was known that the bill would rise up during the summer time. What do you think of it? Is it fair to cut him some slack? Edit: After some thought and reading, I see how it is fair to let him pay the 40 dollars since its not worth ruining our dynamic over some 20 bucks each. However he claimed that if the bill ever goes over 145, hell only pay his share up to that amount. Anything above 145 he says will be on us. This is where I have to disagree.  <response>: If you guys spent 80-90 on air conditioning last month I dont see how thats his problem.Especially since he consumed zero electricity twords the bill and is still contributing his normal share I think thats more than fair. 