Moving in with your partner? Here's how to talk about splitting rent and other expenses

Last May, after weeks of hunting, my boyfriend and I found what we were looking for: A one-bedroom apartment with outdoor space, in-unit laundry, and a dishwasher within our discussed price range. It felt like discovering a New York City real estate unicorn.

But the stress of the search wasn't the only factor vying to overshadow the excitement of moving in with my significant other.