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Living with a partner - how to decide what she should contribute financially?
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Good point.. I just assumed getting married was supposed to the 'best day of your lives'... and it would worry me as (husband or a wife) that as a couple we spent more on the PS3. (You get my thinking...)
Anyway must dash.. houses to view and all
No in all honesty most grown ups wouldn't get your thinking.
Plenty of people have a wedding day without spending thousands-let alone tens of thousands -a wedding is about the promises you make to each other ...... and asking those closest to you to share that occassion if you want to. Just like celebrating Christmas to some is about going to church and sharing a meal and modest gifts -to others its all about show and consumerism and it wouldn't be Christmas without maxing out the creditcards.
It seems it would worry you to marry a girl who didn't think the amount the wedding cost wasn't more important than the ceremony...... You really sure 'bout that ?
The "best" thing isn't the size of the party ....no-one remembers what the band played or what the venue cost-they remember standing there making their vows together years later. I Would Rather Climb A Mountain Than Crawl Into A Hole
MSE Florida wedding .....no problem0 -
My partner was previously married and after losing 50% of a house he paid the majority of he is once bitten twice shy. So we work on the understanding the house is his responsibility, I pay nothing towards the mortgage, but we split all bills 50/50. This way, should the worst happen (not being a pessimist, just being realistic!), the house is always his, and I've not lost out. At the same time I will splash out on his birthday and Christmas, and be understanding that he has more commitments than I do so don't expect grand presents! Our situation might be different to yours, but this is a way that works for both of us, but I can see its not for everyone!
Not read all the threads so don't know if it's been mentioned, but if she's contributing to the mortgage I don't know if that would have tax implications like renting out a room, either positive or negative.0
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