What is "fair" to ask (money-wise) when your partner moves into your house?

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2008-07-10 21:30:20 +0000	He should pay half of everything, including the food. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:28:11 +0000	My God, he isn't even in yet and you are worried about financial things. I can see that this is not going to last long. You two need to sit down BEFORE he moves in and reach an agreement. For your information, once he moves in, you will need to go to court for an eviction if you wish him to move back out. 50/50 is the norm for expenses. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:25:58 +0000	I would say be laid back about it...not so structured that it no longer feels like you're in a romantic relationship. Maybe take turns monthly paying for rent and take turns buying the groceries. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:25:14 +0000	He should pay half the rent and half the utilities. As for toiletries - you can either split it or you can just each buy what you need when you need it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:28:18 +0000	50% for rent and utilities. Things that you buy are yours, and if he wants to use them, he should ask you, and it's your generosity to let him use it. It's a lot easier if you guys split up to know exactly what's yours and what isn't. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:36:15 +0000	of course honey u dont wanna end up stressing urself for all that rent and extra utilities and grocery right.....iam sure if he reallyloves and understands uhe will givehis share butif he dont he's jst trying to have fun living without hassles of paying money outta his pocket. So beware honey. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:30:05 +0000	1/2 the rent and the bills For the future, each put in the same amount and go shopping with that. Or you can take turns doing the shopping. Or you guys can each buy your own stuff and have separate shelves in the bathroom. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:27:45 +0000	I think it's fair to split things like rent and utilities down the middle. I would also include food and consumables in that mix, but if say you use a really expensive shampoo maybe buy that separately and likewise for some of his toiletry items. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:36:41 +0000	If the two of you haven't talked about money issues, maybe you shouldn't be living together yet. If it's true love, your lives will eventually merge as one.....whether or not you live together today. If his moving in is more of a business deal...treat it that way. This would call for spelling everything out.....before he moves in. If it's love....both of you should treat it that way. True love is giving everything of yourself to the other person. It also involves trust......for both parties. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:29:26 +0000	Pay for half of rent/mortgage and bills. The rest should be bought as needed by both of you. Just be fair with one another. If he has to pay rent on a storage unit b/c his stuff doesn't fit in your place, then you need to pay half of that. The best answer to all of this is to talk to your boyfriend and the two of you come up with the answer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2008-07-10 20:25:39 +0000	50 50 on everything ... rent, food, utilities, phone (he pays for his own long distance calls). Anything that he buys for the apartment (furniture etc) is his when / if he leaves. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No