Appreciation post: Why I pushed back on equal bill splitting with my roommate
Lots of folks think splitting bills evenly with roommates is the way to go, but I disagree. When my roommate was on a long trip, I was using all the power alone. It didn't seem right to pay half for his empty room. We discussed it and now we split based on who's home. Some say it's petty, but it saved us both cash and kept peace. I think being open about money stops bigger problems later. It's just fair, you know?