not to be nosey, but how much does a check average for you? I rent a 2 bedroom apt for 850 in cali, I've seen similar places go from 400 to f'in expensive in various places around the country, so I figure we're about "average"... so... if she wants more'n about 3-400 a month, it's time to start negotiating. offer to buy your own groceries, for example. a month of ramen may suck, but it'll save ya some dough. Offer to do chores to reduce rent, also. consider it a second job. check out apt prices, make sure it wouldn't be cheaper to move out (and remember power, water, phone, and the rest of it when you think about how much it'd cost. plus deposit!!)
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