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Ask Annie: My housemate’s partner doesn’t contribute to rent. How do I broach the subject?


by IMAGE
10th Jul 2023

A reader gets in touch with agony aunt and relationship coach Annie Lavin for advice on how to avoid a big falling out after a housemate's partner moves in.

Dear Annie, My housemate’s partner has moved in and he doesn’t contribute to rent or bills. How do I broach the subject? This seems to be a common enough thing that happens but for some reason I’m struggling with it. The obvious answer would be to just ask him to pay rent, but I’ve heard of many instances where it ends in a big old falling out. I could really do with some advice as...

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