I'm a believer in keeping separate accounts, but recently my SO and I have talked in terms of "our car", "our new computer", "our groceries" etc. I still have my USA account, but my monthly paychecks get deposited into his bank account (since I have no desire to do the run around to open one). And now my SO is coming up with a few things that are going to cost him (us?) money. He's going to get braces (which he thought were going to be free, but they won't be) and he's in school. I'm wondering whether or not I should chip in a fraction of these costs or pay 1/2. He makes more than I do, but I have more than he does in savings.
I guess ultimately it's up to the two of us, but what do you guys think? Should personal things like this become a burden of both people before marriage? I mean obviously we split bills, rent, groceries, gas, etc. But these things are specifically for him. What do you think?
I guess ultimately it's up to the two of us, but what do you guys think? Should personal things like this become a burden of both people before marriage? I mean obviously we split bills, rent, groceries, gas, etc. But these things are specifically for him. What do you think?
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