{
  "id": 12646571,
  "title": "My girlfriend and I share an apartment with another couple. We've had to set boundaries, but splitting costs makes it worth it.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/my-girlfriend-and-i-share-an-apartment-with-another-couple-weve-had",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:49:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/share-apartment-with-couple-save-money-pros-cons-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharing an apartment with another couple doesn't come without its challenges. However, Riley Runnells and her girlfriend have found the benefits to outweigh the cons. The three live with two friends who are also dating. They took on the daunting task of figuring out how to split the bills, and it turned out to be financially beneficial for all of them. Navigating the finances was an important first step. They determined that one of the roommates could only afford to pay a lower, fixed rate each month, so they split the remaining difference among the three with full-time jobs. Living with another couple comes with its challenges, but it's ultimately worth it. They have created positive memories together, such as paying off student loans, traveling, and having fun on weekends. Despite occasional disagreements over shared spaces and laundry schedules, they maintain a balance and spend one-on-one time together when needed.",
  "summary": "My girlfriend and I share an apartment with another couple to save money. Setting boundaries and creating alone time make it work.",
  "key_points": [
    "Riley Runnells and her girlfriend share an apartment with another couple.",
    "They established financial boundaries to split costs and bills.",
    "Despite challenges, they enjoy shared experiences and maintain a balance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}