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SERIOUSLY reday to leave my OH

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  • Imelda
    Imelda Posts: 1,402 Forumite
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    Hi Wilkster,

    Just to give a different perspective:

    I live with my OH, I sold my flat this year and moved into his place. I pay for NOTHING, except a bit of food shopping.
    The reason for this- my OH already had all the DDs set up from his account and when I suggest making a contribution his reply is always that it doesn't matter- we are a partnership and effectively it all comes out of the same pot regardless of whose name is on the account.
    So I save, over 3/4 of my wages, so that when we decide to buy a place together we have a bigger deposit. I also save for short term goals like holidays/ weekends away. Any decisions are made jointly.

    I don't think it's necessarily the fact you're paying for everything but the fact that you're not on the same wavelength financially and it's up to you to decide whether this is a deal breaker.
    Saving for an early retirement!
  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    Hi Wilster,

    Just wondering how things are with you....
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
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