Here's the deal. You own your house, and all of the shit in it. You have to be willing to share it, and share it completely. Not your bedroom shit or anything, but the couch's and tv and shit. My roommate owns everything but the surround sound and my computer. And he's really cool about everything.
I tried to split the costs with him, but he wouldnt let me. The only thing he does that really fucking pisses me off is pull the "well, I own it...blablabla." Yes, I know that he DOES own it, but we have an understanding.
Chris, I know you and like you a lot, but Im not sure that you are ready to share all of your shit. Ill call you and talk to you a little more about it. Hope this helps so far.
-Marc