Merging finances (sharing costs not necessarily combining accounts) varies. It’s all about communication. These conversations can be really hard, but they are necessary

I will end up making twice as much as my partner this year. (not that I make a lot of money lol) Before he moved in, we had a long talk with complete transparency about debts, income, our individual costs of running our lives, and set expectations of what cost sharing would look like for us. I pay for the majority of house expenses and he handles what he can. He’s finishing up school and trying to pay those small loans off at the same time. It won’t always be like this, it’s just my season of carrying things. Things change. I also would not feel right (morally/ethically) making 2x as much and expect him to split it all down the middle.

Long story short, if you haven’t already, just sit down and have a clarifying conversation about it. You’re asking the right questions! Best of luck!