Woman turns down her boyfriend’s offer to move in after he demands she “earn her place” and prove she’s worthy of sharing his apartment: ‘I didn’t expect to be tested like I’m applying for a roommate spot’

• AITJ for refusing to move in with my boyfriend after he said I need to earn my place?

  
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• Two years of partnership, home-cooked meals, and emotional support during unemployment don’t quite meet the threshold for “earning your place.” Instead, the offer is to pay half the bills, do most of the chores, and demonstrate “seriousness” like a contestant on a reality show for aspiring tenants. The message is clear: this isn’t a relationship, it’s an audition, and only those who pass the boyfriend’s rigorous standards get a shot at shared living.

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• The refusal to sign up for this domestic internship is met with accusations of immaturity and a chorus of friends divided between give it a shot and run for your life. But when moving in together starts to look more like a power play than a partnership, the only thing being tested is the limit of patience. 

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