I love my bf but...

@jessyu (131)
Chengdu, China
August 26, 2015 9:54pm CST
I have a bf and he loves me very much. Before I met him, he used to run his own business but he got broke and is now having a large amount of debt. What's worse, he now is jobless and has to pay for the house loan every month. He has no saving of course so the daily cost is my responsibility which I do not care. But he now is depressed and has no determination to fight with the heavy burden on his shoulder. Every time I look into his eyes I can feel his hopelessness. What I can do for him at present is to stay with him and support him. I hope everything will be okay.
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6 responses
28 Aug 15
Laziness and a lack of ambition is one of the least attractive traits in a person, but it IS something that can be changed. Give him 3 Months to get a job, during which you'll support him as usual, and if he doesn't have one then move out and tell him you can't afford to support his lifestyle and when things improve you can move back in together. Discuss it in a positive manner, don't throw it out in an argument, he is probably feel insecure about his financial situation...support and help is human nature and all part of being in love, but there comes a point where it is taking advantage. If you don't address it yourselves then it will destroy what you have. Good luck
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@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
Thank you for your suggestion. I think I will have a try
@allknowing (137552)
• India
27 Aug 15
One cannot live on love and fresh air. You have to be practical and find out if he is really serious about getting a job. Else you should move on.
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@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
Thank you
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
27 Aug 15
Your boy friend only has you now - you need to encourage him to stand up again. I know how he feels because I experienced it before. He may lose his self-confidence because of the failure of his business. He may be ashamed of facing the world because of his debts. But with your support, he must be able to be strong again. Keep fighting for the person that you love.
@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
Thank you. I think I will be with him to get through the trouble.
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• United States
27 Aug 15
Oh no this is so very sad friend. I hope that something will turn around. If you are to stay with him, your boyfriend, then you can try to be very cheerful to bolster his spirit. But in the end, he must find a way, and not be depending on you, as it will erode your relationship, I can see. I am so sorry this has happened to you both. Good Luck.
• United States
28 Aug 15
@jessyu Keep us posted anytime Jessyu. We will listen.
@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
Thank you.
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@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
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@jstory07 (139782)
• Roseburg, Oregon
27 Aug 15
You will have to encourage him to find something to make money with. Another business or get a job working for someone.
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@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
Yeah, I've tried. Maybe it is because the financial crisis which makes it is hard to land a job.
@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
27 Aug 15
If he is depressed, the best thing you can do is to support him. Do not push him to do anything if he does not feel the moment is right. He will be better soon.
@jessyu (131)
• Chengdu, China
28 Aug 15
Yeah, hope he will be better soon
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