<prompt> Human: Have any of you purchased a house with a partner while unmarried or with no intention of marriage? How did you purchase the house? Co-signed? One purchased, other rents? Were there any equity arrangements? Any contracts or preparation for a potential relationship split or liquidation of equity?  <response>: My now husband and I bought our house before we were engaged. We both acknowledged it was risky and had no plan if the relationship didnt work. We had already talked about marriage and buying a house was talked about as being on the same level of commitment. We both signed every document, and since then, we have been married. It worked out for us, but it could have very easily gone the other way and it would have been a fight to agree on a fair split. Whether you have plans to get married or not, buying a house is a huge commitment. 