Am I Paying Too Much to Live With My Partner?! 😱💸

I've been with my partner for almost six years, and we have a blended family—my son from a previous relationship and our little girl together. When I moved in with him five years ago, he asked me to pay $500 a month for bills, which seemed fair at first. But after having our daughter, I switched to part-time work and now only bring home $850 a month. Between giving him $500, paying my phone bill, car insurance, and credit cards, I'm left with nothing. Over the years, I've racked up $7,000 in credit card debt just to cover essentials and special occasions. My partner earns $2,500 a month, and the mortgage is only $500—so I’m basically covering that myself. When I talked to my friend, she was shocked at how much I pay, and now I’m starting to wonder if I’m being taken advantage of. I’m really torn about what’s fair. Has anyone else been in this situation? How do you split bills in your family? I’d love to hear your thoughts—sometimes I feel so alone in this. 🥺 #FamilyFinances #RelationshipTalk #BlendedFamily #FamilyRelationships