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WHEN my ex and I parted my friend offered to put me up.

I stayed in her spare room for three months.

She knew I was in financial difficulties (basically because my ex had spent all my money) and she said we’d “sort all that out at the end”.

Now I’ve been in my new home for a month and have just received a massive bill from her.

Despite me treating her and her husband to drinks and meals out, she’s charged me a fortune for staying under her roof. She’s even included things like “wear and tear” and washing powder.

I’m happy to pay something but have you ever heard of anything so small-minded?

This has soured our friendship. Can anything ever be the same again?

JANE SAYS: I suggest you pay up promptly and thank your friend for her help and hospitality.

It can’t have been easy for her or her husband to have another person in their home, especially if they’re on a budget.

Think of it as a business transaction rather than a free holiday.

Your friend’s biggest “crime” seems to be extreme honesty.

Do you now allow her attention to detail to come between you? Or do you accept you needed somewhere in an emergency and she was there for you?

Your friendship may not survive long term but you have to do the right thing and pay what is owed.