My Boyfriend Demanded I Pay Him Rent to Live in His Apartment

When Tyler asked me to move into his fully owned apartment, I thought we were building a life together. I moved in, decorated, cooked, and cleaned, believing we were a team. Six weeks later, I found an invoice in the fridge for $1,350, including rent, utilities, and a “comfort fee.” Stunned, I confronted Tyler, who insisted I needed to

“contribute financially.” Feeling betrayed, I devised a plan. I invited my friend Jordan to move in as a “roommate” to split the rent, enraging Tyler. When he demanded Jordan leave, I left too, paying half the invoice and walking out with my head high. Jordan and I became actual roommates, and the story became legendary among friends. Tyler’s texts went unanswered. Three months later, I saw him at a coffee shop, but with a new friend by my side, I felt only gratitude for the lesson: love isn’t a contract with hidden fees.