I can't even handle a lease?

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I was asked somewhat short notice to join these two nice girls for an apartment next year, and after checking it out it seemed like a good enough deal, seeing as they're both stable similar people to me and the place is nice. My parents have been sitting around telling me not to (for non-specific reasons) even though I already live on my own (yes, they have to foot the bill because me uni doesn't let me take on any more personal loans--but it's the same as if I were living in the dorms at school). That has already slung me back into depression, but tonight, literally hours before we are supposed to sign tomorrow, one girl said her dad is flipping out and refusing to sign as guarantor unless I (in a single room, while the other two share) take on more rent.

I made our portions clear ahead of time and cleared it with the girls like 7 times before now. This is either about to fall through or I'm causing a massive fight between this girl and her family. I know it's not my fault but I could totally resolve this issue I'm not going to resolve so it is. I hate this. Help I feel so desperate

I'm thinking maybe you could negotiate the "added rent" down. Sounds like that father is playing hardball. Maybe you should play a little, too. It is sort of right for you to take a bit more of the burden because you're getting more privacy.

Did you just meet these people? Are they already being this stubborn and selfish over something incredibly frivolous? I personally feel their demands are unwarranted.. either way, doesn't sound like an ideal fit.

We decided not to sign on this place, but try to find another. The whole thing was that one girl goes abroad in two days, but we decided we'll just wait until May. They do seem like really good, academic roommates, but I know her dad got in the way.

I would have only agreed to one third of the rent and no more, even if the two girls were sharing a bedroom. You would be three people sharing an apartment and you were renting the apartment, not renting just the bedrooms.