<prompt> Human: The boyfriend and I discussed how much rent I should contribute each month. His lease is 1700month for 1 year. He told me he cant afford the rent on his own which is why i agreed to contribute. Originally I thought 500 is reasonable but Id like some input from this thread. About us: weve been dating for about 3 years now. I work full time and make around 65,000 per year. My boyfriend is still in school but his summer coop and school grants will pay him 3000 per month. His tuition is already paid off and he gets around 800 from his parents each month for rent. I stay over about 1 or 2 times each week and I still live at home with my parents. Im trying to save up to purchase my own home. We usually split the bill when we go out and I almost always bring some groceries over to his place. Should I account for the 800 he gets from his parents for rent? My name isnt on the lease. He still pays 900 on his own and if I contribute 500 then it will be 400 on his end. If I stay 1 or 2 days a week, then the cost of me living there is 1700302 8 270 each month. If I pay 270 in rent each month then hell be responsible for 630 each month instead of 400. Is that reasonable for him? What do you guys think?Assistant: Seems like you should chip in whatever youre comfortable with as it doesnt sound like you spend much time there. Maybe cover utilities? It sounds like he makes enough to cover his rent and put some in savings...So why does he need you to chip in?Human: His justification is that he makes less than me and I guess hes trying to put more money into his savings?  <response>: Sounds like he is just using you for money 