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I need real advice please!

So, I have been in a relationship for almost 3.5 years. My boyfriend is 26 and lives about a 10 min walk from me so we used to hangout almost everyday. My boyfriend doesn’t work, has no education, still lives at home, does not have a car or drivers license, he never takes me out anywhere (never has) besides to eat and even that I have to plan! He is also very immature, lazy and full of excuses. I am so unhappy and have given him chance after chance to change but he always has an excuse. He says I need to help him make a resume because he doesn’t know how? He is 26 years old!!! I have to add, he is nice to me and hasn’t cheated (as far as I’m concerned). I am just looking for advice, should I leave this relationship or wait around for him? If you have the time, I would love for you to go into detail! I am so lost and no one I know has been in this situation. Thank you in advance! 🙂
LookingIn · M
I think if you read what you've just written and then ask yourself if it was a friend asking you for advance the answer is pretty darned obvious.
Walk away, move on.
PoizonApple · 41-45, F
I been there. Eventually your need to grow up will require you to make some (painful) cuts. But once you do, your life will really start.
Bubbles · 36-40, F
Hi there Nicole. While people in your real life may never have been in this situation, there are a lot of people in this world, and a lot of people here, who have been in a relationship with a dead beat. This guy sounds like someone who is just bringing you down. Based on your question, it seems like you really do know the answer to what you need to do. That being said, the hardest part I think is for us to realize that we are worth more. We stay in bad relationships because our own self worth issues. So, I am telling you this. You and everyone like you, deserves a partner who is smart, educated and hardworking. People don't change, so waiting around for him to change is only going to result in you becoming more and more unhappy, and a lot of times results in staying in a bad situation because it is comfortable. It is time to think about you and your happiness!!
SW-User
The major question is do you love him? Part 2 of that is do you love him enough for this to be your life?
Personally, I would regret spending my life with someone who wasn't motivated to find work and have his own hobbies.
You say you're unhappy and want him to change. Based on this I would say it's time to move on. (I think you know this and are just seeking validation.)
Find someone who makes you happy, that you don't want to change.
Darcyxo · 26-30, F
@SW-User I haven’t felt love for him in months, I care but I do not love him anymore. I don’t know why I’m still with him, maybe his family or I’m just afraid of change!
SW-User
@Darcyxo I think it's the fear of change. When you're in the habit of something then the alternative can seem scary.
Fernie · F
@Darcyxo I'd bet anything that you are afraid to be alone...to have to date and find someone else...this is the trap women put themselves into when they stay for this reason. You need to look within and get the hell OUT!It's you who has to change..not him. You need to treat yourself with more dignity
What does he even bring to the relationship?
@Fernie Yes. I'm waiting too. Really curious what her answer is
Darcyxo · 26-30, F
@Callmewhatyouwill To be honest, nothing at all. He’s a nice guy and has a big heart, but he’s just a bum to me now that I can’t get rid of. I know it’s harsh and I feel bad about it but, I can’t change the way I feel. I’m just confused why I just can’t end it!
@Darcyxo you're afraid to hurt him. And afraid of the change. But it won't so you anygood holding on
JoeyChestnuts · 46-50, M
I was in a similar situation yrs ago with my high school sweetheart, except I was the loser bf and not the responsible one. She eventually left me becuz she knew it would never work and she was right, we were in two totally different places and headed in opposite directions in life. Honestly her leaving me was a good thing for both of us, especially her. She moved on with her life, continuing her education and pursuing a career. I was of course devastated but it taught me a lesson; two people cannot coexist in a relationship if they r living basically separate lives. If u and ur bf r not seeing eye to eye on important issues like careers, long term goals, etc. then it may b time to hang it up. Let him know exactly how ur feeling and tell him u’ve been considering leaving him becuz he’s not the person u need him to b. His response to that will tell u a lot about what decision u need to make. Hope everything works out for u and good luck 😊
Darcyxo · 26-30, F
@JoeyChestnuts Thank you for your comment! It means a lot 😊
JoeyChestnuts · 46-50, M
@Darcyxo Ur very welcome dear, glad to help 😊
LyricalOne · F
Please, you don’t need any advice. Stevie Wonder could see what to do here. 🙄
Darcyxo · 26-30, F
@LyricalOne You are right!
Fernie · F
Women are ALWAYS waiting for some lazy assed manboy to GROW UP!!! I am 300 years old and so far...they are ALL still waiting!!! Get the hell away from him and find a MAN!
Fernie · F
@Shewolfiie69 many males think because they get hair on their gonads..that makes them Men....uh uh
@Fernie Ur hysterically funny!!! But oh so true gurl!
Fernie · F
@Shewolfiie69 you know it!!
Starsandfire · 31-35, F
Are you dating my ex husband?!!! 😂
@Starsandfire Bless ur heart! Don’t we all need some comic relief?!!!
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SW-User
Will you are already looking for advice, part of growing up is not acting like your 16 when your 26.
Obviously you are getting tired of being a teenager when your in your 20’s
He’s 26 and can’t fill out a resume. Wake up you sound more like your his mother then a girlfriend. I think you need to move on and start your life. Other wise your going to be living with him making babies and living on welfare. Good luck
DownTheStreet · 51-55, M
Kick him to the curb and get a real man
defiantwithoutatrace · 26-30, F
Let it go, my dear. He does not want to change his life and you cannot make him. You have your whole life ahead of you, don't waste another second on someone who can't go along with you and your dreams.
Northwest · M
If you're looking for a real relationship, where you're intellectually and emotionally fulfilled, then this is not the right match for you. Not having cheated (as far as you know), is not what makes a relationship, though cheating can break it.

You seem to be in this relationship out of obligation. You don't have him anything. Question is, why are you even in this relationship
She doesn’t seem very excited to be with him. She put him down in ten different ways. I think that he asked for her help on a resume is the least of her problems. And how much do you want to bet me that she would jump at the chance to help him if she was even a little bit happy with him. @Northwest
Northwest · M
@Spoiledbrat In my opinion, a happy relationship, is an equal relationship, with both parties contributing emotionally, intellectually, etc. This is a one-sided relationship and will go nowhere.

I don't know how much education she has, but if he's not educated, and has no interest in learning, then it's worse.

My niece had a boyfriend, who worked as a clerk, in her dad's store. He did not evolve, did not want to evolve, did not want to go beyond high school. In the meanwhile, she was finishing law school, and was admitted to the bar, in 3 different states, at age 23 (recently). I advised her to drop him, long ago, but it took her two years to do so, and now feels so much better.
I can agree with there. It sounds like went in different directions and grew apart. I’m sorry to hear but glad she’s on the mend. @Northwest
katielass · F
If you are not happy or if you feel you can't live life to the fullest you're probably in the wrong relationship. Some people hold you back and others allow you to spread your wings and fly. Only you can decide if your partner is holding you back. My only real advice to you would be to make a decision based on what this relationship offers or doesn't offer. Try not to think thoughts like but if I ditch him I'll be alone. Of course you will, until you find someone else. And that someone might be just what you need.
Well..sorry honey! He’s just not that into u?! If he were...he’d be hanging out right now with u! Btw...u deserve better gal! He sounds like a complete loser! There must be a very good reason why ur giving him the time of day?!!! Does he have a huge slung? Is he a great lover? Great cook? Great masseur? If not...find someone deserving of u sweetheart! This is not a trial run! This is ur life!!!!!!
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Xuan12 · 31-35, M
Leave him. It'll hurt but it's best for both of you. He needs a wake-up call.
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where;s his self-esteem? What shit is he smoking?
The first question is what are you getting out of this relationship?

Depending on where you live, no car or DL may not be a big deal. But no job?

Is it all give and you get nothing back in return?
Darcyxo · 26-30, F
Pretty much!
If you’re not happy move on. We can’t help you. @Darcyxo
We can offer support but that’s it. @Darcyxo
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
What does he do all these days? How is that possible that he's 26, has no education and doesn't work? Has he worked in the past?
Do you know why is he this way?
Isn't it possible that he's suffering from some kind of mental illness or autism?
Darcyxo · 26-30, F
@CrazyMusicLover He stays home and watches tv or plays video games! That is what he does all day. He has worked no more than a month at a time and it was all handouts from family and under the table jobs. He says he is depressed but does nothing about it. My family thinks there is something wrong, mentally.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@Darcyxo I think so too. He can't be alright and he needs help. But it's the responsibility of his parents in the first place. How come they let him live this way?
xRedx · M
I think you've posted this before, to which I said he's a man child. I mean, it depends if that's what you want but you're unhappy and it's understandable. The man is 26 and seems to have no ambition. Easy call.
lorne13 · 61-69, M
why does he want a resume? seems inconsistent with how he lives, do you want to help him make one and see what happens?
Mysti · 51-55, F
I think you've outgrown him. Open yourself up to the idea of meeting new people.
October 25, 2018
:| you know better
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
Hmm just goes to show how much a woman is in it for the economy.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@MartinTheFirst Work is about more than just money. She is willing to get a job and career going herself; it's not so much the money she needs (though it comes in awfully handy when a woman is bearing children), it's being with a man who can take care of himself, one of the requirements for being an adult.

 
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