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I think the thread title is confusing, because the OP means if you moved in, would you pay rent TO her, not pay her rent expense.
The only thing I can add to the other responses is if she's on the hook for a mortgage payment, property taxes, etc, what is the guy's contribution? Is he going to pay heat/hydro/telephone/internet/food as his share of the household expenses?
I would just cut her a check in an amount commiserate with a one bedroom apartment. The property taxes etc... are not your responsibility.
Of course and of course. I mean, I don't understand why it is even a question.
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Originally Posted by rego00123
I would be ok with ANYONE asking that, My relationship to them doesn't matter
Unless there was some extreme circumstance like a lost job or medical issue, I think most people would split costs with anyone they lived with (boyfriend, girlfriend, room-mate, relative, etc)... sure there are a few who won't, but those types are just freeloaders (no matter what their sex).
If I were moving in with a boyfriend into a house that he owned - I would definitely want to contribute to expenses. But there would be things to take into consideration - like if he was very wealthy and owned a 5,000 square foot 2 million dollar home - I would not be paying half the monthly mortgage payment as my rent as I would most likely not be able to afford that. I would hopefully pay a set amount that we could both agree on that would be in my price range.
Unless there was some extreme circumstance like a lost job or medical issue, I think most people would split costs with anyone they lived with (boyfriend, girlfriend, room-mate, relative, etc)... sure there are a few who won't, but those types are just freeloaders (no matter what their sex).
Agreed, I guess I was just curious if most guys would be comfortable paying their gf's?
I've run into some ego issues when broaching the subj in the past.
I am 24 y/o f single and planning to buy a house in spring (possibly summer...) of 2015. If I find a house I really love, I do plan on staying there for many years and I always wonder what it would be like to date. Would a man have ego issues with me owning if he rents? If things do get serious would he move in with me?
At first, I plan on having a live-in tenant while I get on my feet. Plus, I don't like living by myself lol But I'm guessing that once you get married, the guy will probably want to move into a place that is "ours" rather than just mine. Personally, I wouldn't move in with someone I was just dating (and not married to) but that's just me
...but to answer your question. I think they should definitely pay if they are working and able to pitch in. If they cannot contribute financially then perhaps they can contribute in other ways- mow the yard, clean the house, walk the dog, etc.? Just a thought.
I am 24 y/o f single and planning to buy a house in spring (possibly summer...) of 2015. If I find a house I really love, I do plan on staying there for many years and I always wonder what it would be like to date. Would a man have ego issues with me owning if he rents? If things do get serious would he move in with me?
At first, I plan on having a live-in tenant while I get on my feet. Plus, I don't like living by myself lol But I'm guessing that once you get married, the guy will probably want to move into a place that is "ours" rather than just mine. Personally, I wouldn't move in with someone I was just dating (and not married to) but that's just me
I don't believe in marriage, so a bf moving in with me is significant and as far a commitment as most of my relationships go--which is fine with me.
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