I'm moving in with my GF......
Discussion
Shabs said:
Separate finances and paperwork until you get married, be clear on who owns what buddy
Well actually this has come up. It has been suggested that a joint back account should be opened up for rent to be paid/bills and shopping etc.I think it would make life easier if we both put a set amount in each month and in the end cost me less as I don't want for one person to pay for shopping one week then the other next. Also should it all go tits up, I don't just want standing orders for bills to come out of my account. Perhaps I shouldn't be planning for the negative anyhow!
Dupont666 said:
What is the Gym cleaner going to say... have you sat him down and told him?
I'll be moving away and joing a new gym, he is aware! On a seperate note, I felt a little sorry for him the other day. He complained about not being able to read and it upset him that he couldn't read to his young son!SoapyShowerBoy said:
Dupont666 said:
What is the Gym cleaner going to say... have you sat him down and told him?
I'll be moving away and joing a new gym, he is aware! On a seperate note, I felt a little sorry for him the other day. He complained about not being able to read and it upset him that he couldn't read to his young son!Work out your monthly cost and set up a bills account and each have a set amount each week/month going in each to pay off rent/mortgage and bills. It does cut out hassle.
Most important is to set yourself up a home cinema room with a 100 inch screen, surround sound and xbox 360 or PS3. Or maybe both. Make it as manly as possible with a massive leather sofa, beer fridge etc. When she's watching eastenders, coronation st, bollyoaks, emmerdale, britains got talent, desperate housewives and all of the iother crap that women are obsessed with watching, you can play games etc in there.
Most important is to set yourself up a home cinema room with a 100 inch screen, surround sound and xbox 360 or PS3. Or maybe both. Make it as manly as possible with a massive leather sofa, beer fridge etc. When she's watching eastenders, coronation st, bollyoaks, emmerdale, britains got talent, desperate housewives and all of the iother crap that women are obsessed with watching, you can play games etc in there.
SoapyShowerBoy said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Shabs said:
Separate finances and paperwork until you get married, be clear on who owns what buddy
And hide your porno stash well.
A good one will happily watch with you...
Edited by Johnny on Thursday 11th June 13:31
having just split with other half, i'm now sorting out the paperwork on the house, joint bank accounts etc. all i can say is to get everything agreed up front as it saves problems in the future should everything break down.
i didn't take my own advice and am now paying for it. i don't mean to be a pessimist, but my current circumstances prove i was an idiot to be an optimist. hopefully you won't have the same problem.
i didn't take my own advice and am now paying for it. i don't mean to be a pessimist, but my current circumstances prove i was an idiot to be an optimist. hopefully you won't have the same problem.
having just split with other half, i'm now sorting out the paperwork on the house, joint bank accounts etc. all i can say is to get everything agreed up front as it saves problems in the future should everything break down.
i didn't take my own advice and am now paying for it. i don't mean to be a pessimist, but my current circumstances prove i was an idiot to be an optimist. hopefully you won't have the same problem.
i didn't take my own advice and am now paying for it. i don't mean to be a pessimist, but my current circumstances prove i was an idiot to be an optimist. hopefully you won't have the same problem.
therealpigdog said:
having just split with other half, i'm now sorting out the paperwork on the house, joint bank accounts etc. all i can say is to get everything agreed up front as it saves problems in the future should everything break down.
i didn't take my own advice and am now paying for it. i don't mean to be a pessimist, but my current circumstances prove i was an idiot to be an optimist. hopefully you won't have the same problem.
Thanks for the encouragement!i didn't take my own advice and am now paying for it. i don't mean to be a pessimist, but my current circumstances prove i was an idiot to be an optimist. hopefully you won't have the same problem.
I think I need to approach this the same way. I think it may be a little upsetting for GF at first when I say 'just in case' but it is important to be realistic.
After experiencing the sheer happiness of deciding that we are to live together, I can only imagine that deciding its not working must be the complete polar opposite.
Edited by SoapyShowerBoy on Thursday 11th June 13:24
SoapyShowerBoy said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Shabs said:
Separate finances and paperwork until you get married, be clear on who owns what buddy
And hide your porno stash well.
Lay down the laws. Who does what. Who pays what. Be very clear. Get a joint account (without an overdraft) and pay amounts into that monthly. Preferably the same amount to prevent any problems with claims to not be pulling weight.
Also, make sure you have your seperate time out a couple of times a week. If she has a problem with you going out with your mates a couple of times a week then she isn't marriage material.
Also, make sure you have your seperate time out a couple of times a week. If she has a problem with you going out with your mates a couple of times a week then she isn't marriage material.
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Well actually this has come up. It has been suggested that a joint back account should be opened up for rent to be paid/bills and shopping etc.
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Definitely the way to go. All bills paid out of a joint account which you either contribute to equally or in proportion to your salaries.
Keep seprate accounts for your own money so she can save up and buy you a nice surprise present (maybe a new hard drive!)
Good luck
Well actually this has come up. It has been suggested that a joint back account should be opened up for rent to be paid/bills and shopping etc.
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Definitely the way to go. All bills paid out of a joint account which you either contribute to equally or in proportion to your salaries.
Keep seprate accounts for your own money so she can save up and buy you a nice surprise present (maybe a new hard drive!)
Good luck
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