Income disparity between partners- how to handle bills?

Submitted by t3_zxg68x in personalfinance

Hello. My SO and I have always made about the same, so we split bills 50/50.

I’m taking a career opportunity that will pay 4x what I make now.

I realize how a couple handles bills is very personal and depends on our goals/personal preferences, but what are some idea to make it equitable between disparate incomes?

ETA: we are not married yet, and saving money for a house. We will probably get married before purchasing. How should we manage our down payment? Is there good reason to still plan 50/50 on the down payment? Are either of us at a disadvantage if one puts in more than the other, but we are married? What should we consider?

ETA I’m F38, SO is M42

ETA Thanks everyone for taking the time to leave thoughtful replies! I have plenty of conversation fodder to take to SO. I appreciate it

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