Am I the Asshole?

The original post: /r/amitheasshole by /u/massivenuts5578 on 2025-06-26 19:50:15.

My best friends and I all moved to a different state from our hometown about a year ago together. Our lease is coming up in October and they want to renew, except I want to be closer to the city. I found this really cute studio and am debating touring. This might put them in a difficult spot if I chose to move out, as it’s expensive and they would be losing a roommate, but I really don’t want to live in the apartment we’re currently in for another year, and they don’t want to sign for a month-to-month lease. I also just really want to live alone. I love them, but we step on each other’s toes a lot. Am I the asshole if I move out on my own?