Fiance wants to split all wedding and BTO costs 50/50 but earns twice what I do
You're not unreasonable at all, and honestly this conversation matters more than the flat. My husband and I split proportionally by income, …
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You're not unreasonable at all, and honestly this conversation matters more than the flat. My husband and I split proportionally by income, …
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We went BTO and I'd do it again, but only because we had a place to stay while waiting. We stayed with my in-laws for the build period, whic…
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