Moving in with a romantic partner can save the couple a few thousand dollars a year. In fact, ApartmentAdvisor has found that in the most expensive cities, partners were able to save a whopping $26,000 when cohabiting together.
So it’s no surprise that redditor u/throwRa_ript’s boyfriend suggested moving in with him instead of staying at her luxury apartment. However, her need to maintain her bougie lifestyle was stronger than saving, and she renewed her lease behind his back. Of course, this quickly backfired, leaving her blocked everywhere.
Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with clinical psychologist Stephanie Sorensen, PsyD, who kindly agreed to tell us more about couples moving in to save money.