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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is somewhat similar to the thread about splitting the cost of food, but I need a reality check here. We are taking a beach vacation with my sister and her family (3 kids, ages 5, 8, 11). We are renting a house that has more bedrooms than we actually need, and have agreed to split that down the middle. Any meal eaten out we will get separate checks. The question is about other groceries during the week. DH and I have an infant who will be breastfeeding. Sister suggested we just take one massive trip to Costco and split the food bill 50/50 - but she's got 5 eaters in her family and we've got two. Is that fair? Or is it not even worth it to point out that her boys eat a ton and 2 vs 5 isn't exactly down the middle. Be honest, I can take it![/quote]

OP, I think your sister is either (1) not realizing what she's saying or (2) trying to take advantage of you.  You paid more for the house than necessary given than you're taking up 1/4 of the space and paying 1/2 the price.  The food should not be the same scenario.  Maybe your sister just doesn't realize this?  In which case I'd advocate for you to explain to her how this isn't fair.  Or she's trying to take advantage of you, in which case you need to just say no.  [/quote]

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