NorthernStar Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I do' date=' we go halves on rent, council tax, gas & elec I cover most of the rest of bills[/quote'] There lies the rub then, not much of a partnership if you're head to foot in Armani while he's in Primani, I'm guessing this kind of imbalance would drive a wedge between you both unless you're prepared to team up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J's Mum Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 I only earn about £50 more than he does and he has the cash to go drinking most days where as I go out on a Saturday night every other week so we're not exactly Armani & Primarni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechpete Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Going 50-50 doesn't even seen fair to me..if you split things then shouldn't it be done on a pro-rata sort of deal..for example if he earns twice as much as you then he should pay 2/3rds of costs and you a third..if you see what I mean.. Surely the potential earning power of men and women being equal a 50:50 split is fair for all. To the OP The Mrs and I have 2 joint accounts, one for food and household items & one for all bills. We each pay in an equal amount at the start of the month and it's all covered. What's left is ours to spend or invest as we want. If he wants to spend all his on beer and not bills then he shouldn't be surprised to find it cold sleeping rough. Tell him to stop being a loser or get rid of him, he's taking the Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStar Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I only earn about £50 more than he does and he has the cash to go drinking most days where as I go out on a Saturday night every other week so we're not exactly Armani & Primarni £50 per week doesn't sound like an insignificant amount of money to me, it would upgrade my quality of life without a doubt but I guess that's all just relative. It sounds like you need to have a cards on the table talk with your bloke to me, no one on here can know what's going on in your relationship. It may well be that your reaching the end of the road, lets face it you guys haven't exactly committed 100% anyway by the sounds of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gobby Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It might be just me, but me and my other half just chuck it all together, pay everything, and just plod on. It sounds sloppy, but it works. It's not sloppy that's how it should be and that's how we have always done it from day one.No problems my wife deals with it all ,i am so lucky . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J's Mum Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 I suppose we all have to move on and deal with crap at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I suppose we all have to move on and deal with crap at some point Moving on could be just the ticket, youll back in years to come and think "Why the hell didnt i dump him for Lee years ago" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J's Mum Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 You never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam71 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Moving on could be just the ticket, youll back in years to come and think "Why the hell didnt i dump him for Lee years ago" Invite to the wedding please ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousemouse Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 My late husband and I never had single accounts, everything went in one 'pot' (bank) and I saw to all the household bills......it worked for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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