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Should I pay rent when my boyfriend owns the house?

Should I pay rent when my boyfriend owns the house?

“As a renter, you’re already paying part of the mortgage for whoever owns your home, so in that sense, nothing will change,” says Clinton Gudmunson, a professor of family studies at Iowa State University. “You’re still paying for a place to live, and that’s worth any person’s money.

Is it good to give money to your boyfriend?

Originally Answered: Is it okay to lend my boyfriend money? There is no point in lending people money. They rarely pay it back unless you have a legal agreement that would hold up in court. If it is okay with you to give your boyfriend money without much hope of getting paid back, then go ahead and do it.

How do you know if your boyfriend is stingy?

Have you ever thought your man may be stingy, these signs would help you know.

  1. He never buys you gifts.
  2. He is always broke.
  3. He’s happy you don’t ask him for anything.
  4. He finds it difficult to spend on himself.
  5. He is inquisitive about your money.
  6. He badmouths on men who spend on their women.
  7. He doesn’t spend on his family.
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Why is my boyfriend only OK with me paying for everything?

The fact that your boyfriend is only OK with the idea of each of you contributing similar percentages of your income when it’s YOU who would pay more speaks volumes. It means he’s selfish and is more invested in his own needs and comfort than yours.

What did my boyfriend do on my first day of work?

On my first day of work my boyfriend broke out the calculator to figure out my average paychecks and what I’ll clear. He even calculated all my basic bills such as car insurance, phone, gas, etc. Then he tacked on rent. He wanted me to use my first (weekly) paycheck to cover half of the next month’s rent, which would be my entire paycheck.

Should I move in with my boyfriend to save money?

Don’t move in with your boyfriend until you can agree on how you’ll split rent and household expenses. There’s no “right” answer here; I personally feel that the percentage-of-income contribution is completely fair, but it only matters what you and your partner agree on.

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Will I be able to get anything in return for paying rent?

So, no, I don’t think that you’ll be able to get anything in return for paying him monthly rent unless he agrees that you will (which I very much doubt). However, as your partner has decided to treat you as a lodger, it seems only fair that you get a room to call your own in exchange for the rent you pay.