When my girlfriend (now wife) moved in with me, I charged her rent and a bit for utilities. Both were a bit around 1/3rd of actual cost and was proportional to her income relative to mine.
I didn’t want her to think that she could just free ride and I wanted her to be responsible for some things and for us to see how sharing expenses would work.
Several people have laughed at me when I mention that or think that I am joking, but it worked for us.
Just a thought for you as well.
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