My 50/50 Fiancé Charged Me Rent, So I canceled Our Wedding

My boyfriend Ethan's number one rule in a relationship was simple: everything had to be strictly 50/50.

On our very first day together, he drew up a detailed spreadsheet.

He claimed it was because his ex-wife had cleaned him out in their divorce.

With a completely straight face, he explained:

"This is the only way I can be sure you actually love me, Chloe, and not my money."

I agreed.

And that agreement lasted for five whole years.

When we bought couple's rings for our anniversary, we split the bill.

Our Valentine's Day candlelight dinners were split down to the penny.