Refusing to Pay $70 for Senior Dog Peeing on Boyfriends PS5 Controller: AITA?

AITA for not wanting to pay $70 for my boyfriend's gaming controller after my senior dog peed on it, while struggling with homelessness, health issues, and lack of support?

Damjan

Published in Interesting
23 Dec 2025

Refusing to Pay $70 for Senior Dog Peeing on Boyfriends PS5 Controller: AITA?

In today's Reddit thread titled "AITA if I refuse to give my bf $70 for my senior dog peeing on his controller?", we dive deep into a complex situation that raises questions about responsibility, relationships, and personal struggles. The original poster (OP) finds themselves in a precarious living situation, facing significant health challenges and emotional turmoil, while also navigating a relationship that seems to lack support and understanding.

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With an offer of money from their mother intended for much-needed clothing, OP is confronted with their boyfriend's request for compensation for a gaming controller damaged by their senior dog. As layers of the narrative unfold, it becomes apparent that OP is juggling not only the care of their pets but also their boyfriend, who has been largely uninvolved in household responsibilities.

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The emotional weight of OP's circumstances - ranging from mental health issues to physical ailments - adds depth to the discussion about whether they are in the right for refusing to pay for the controller. As comments roll in, Redditors offer a range of perspectives, from urging OP to prioritize their own well-being to questioning the dynamics of their relationship.

Is it reasonable for OP to stand firm in their decision, or do their responsibilities as a pet owner necessitate compensation? Join us as we explore the nuances of this situation and invite you to share your thoughts on the right course of action.

Original Post

Hello! I’m just going straight to the point.

My mom is offering me $300 due to the fact I am basically homeless and have no clothes to wear since they had to all be thrown out. The current clothes I wear are disgusting and dirty or I have to wear my boyfriend’s clothes.

I have been wearing the same clothes for months without anything clean. My senior dog (around 16 years old or older) had peed on his PS5 controller and broke it apparently, At the time i was dealing with trying to keep myself mentally together and distracted since i've been struggling for a while what feels like on my own with barely any support at this point.

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Now he is asking me for $70 out of $300 that is supposed to be used for me to get decent clothes or at least something clean to wear. I don’t know if I am being selfish by not wanting to give him any money due to the fact that I mostly have been cleaning his room on my own, taking care of 3 pets on my own, and taking care of him.

I barely have time to take care of myself so I look like a complete mess. I want to add as well, I recently had found out I have a unknown kind of tumor in my chest and multiple masses in my chest wall along with other issues, yet still taking care of everything despite how painful my chest gets.

The most he does is cook me dinner. The rest consists of him being in his room all day playing games.

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He has never helped me clean let alone gets angry when i ask him for help with anything. I have no where else to go due to the fact I cannot get a job because I cannot even afford an ID yet.

I just started life and it’s already beating me while i’m down. I just need to know desperately AITA for not wanting to pay for his gaming controller?

He is demanding money from me once i get my hands on it. UPDATE; Im trying my best to reply to everyone!!

Im getting very overwhelmed sorry for slow replies everyone! I want to add I am on social security and that i am mentally disabled and unable to do stuff on my own.

I depend on others to help me which is why im so thrown off if im TAS or not