should we split bills

SteveLaming

I have seen this come up several times about splitting money for what ever reason. We have always joined our money no matter what was earned by each other and use the account for what ever is needed. I know this is not how everyone does their accounts but it has worked for us. I would have hated a "my money your money" situation.

MalMonroe

It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or does. You say that what you do has worked for you. There isn't a problem here, unless you make one.

And also, you'd have to discuss how you use your money with your partner, surely? When I first married my ex and I pooled all our resources although he earned more than me. We just had a joint account and never thought anything about it. It was only when he left home 17 years later and froze the joint account that we had a problem! (Quickly sorted thanks to my vigilant solicitor). Within those 17 years I went out to work and had a child to care for as well. Stay at home parent? What's that? So we shared everything. 

There's even a saying for this very question, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". And also, it really is nobody else's business.

MovingForwards

Seems to be in relation to this thread:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6305928/money-moral-dilemma-should-we-split-bills-equally-if-my-husband-has-higher-outgoings#latest

@SteveLaming scroll down the page until you find the big empty box, type your comments in and press the post comment button.

If you want to start a new topic / thread that's when you press the create post button.

Pollycat

This is the 3rd thread about how to split bills if you have uneven income or outgoings - one being a MMD.

MSE really should get this issue sorted out.
It was flagged up to them on site feedback in June and since then several others have pointed it out.

'Create Post' is misleading.

maman

Pollycat said:

This is the 3rd thread about how to split bills if you have uneven income or outgoings - one being a MMD.

MSE really should get this issue sorted out.
It was flagged up to them on site feedback in June and since then several others have pointed it out.

'Create Post' is misleading.

I couldn't agree more. Why call it 'Create Post' when it starts a new thread??? And on the phone version, it's under the favourites. Mse seems uninterested in users comments. I wish they'd address things like this rather than starting threads of their own. 

Pollycat

I've added to the thread I started on Site Feedback:
Misleading 'CREATE POST' button — MoneySavingExpert Forum

Pollycat said:

MSE:
I think you should address this.
It was flagged up in June and I know a board guide has also brought it to your attention.
I even private messaged MSE Laura.

On the Marriage and Relationships boards, there are 3 new threads that have been created in the space of 6 hours instead of replies to the original thread.

Here:
Expensive mistakes — MoneySavingExpert Forum
should we split bills — MoneySavingExpert Forum
expensive mistakes — MoneySavingExpert Forum

I've seen some snippy replies to confused newbies.
It's really not fair on them.

'Create Post' button is misleading.