Should I leave him?

@fidainc (410)
Singapore
March 13, 2007 11:10pm CST
I'm contemplating to break up with my boyfriend of 4 years. Its not because I don't love him but more like I'm disappointed with what he has not achieve at his age. He's 28 and still jobless. If he gets himself a job, he'll will not stay for long if he doesn't like it. He'll run off after 2-5 days. He's been doing that a lot and its driving me nuts. He's not well educated which makes it worse. I love him too much to see him fail like that. I've tried by all my means to help him. When I'm mad at him for letting it down, he thinks its funny and try to make me laugh the anger away. I still love him dearly but there's no way he's the man I can see myself settle down with in future. Will a breakup adds to the pressure for him to motivate himself? Will I regret my decision?
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9 responses
• China
14 Mar 07
If there's no love anymore leave him! this depends on youself just look inside your heart is your love there? does he love you? then do what you should do hehe my girlfriend leave me a few days ago although i love her very much the only reason is she don't love me anymore ...
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
14 Mar 07
i still love him.. too much i fear if i leave him i might break him
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
22 Mar 07
He loves me... but don't you think a relationship requires more than just love?
• China
15 Mar 07
hehe but if he do not love you you wil be broked by the way my english is so poor that i don't know wether i make myself understood. in a word love is two people's business not one
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
3 Apr 07
I think you are right if he is 28 he should be out working and keeping a steady job. I would tell him he needs to find a job and try to still it out quiting after a few days want get him anywhere in life. I would tell him he needs to strighten up or it is over.
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
3 Apr 07
Ooh trust me I'm working on it. He's working harder on it too!
@daistar8 (68)
• Philippines
29 Mar 07
This time lets be practical.. Lets use our mind not our hearts... we should not let our hearts rule our mind to prevent starving.. You're boyfriend's attitude is not a good example.. he should be responsible for sooner or later he will become a husband and a father.. If that's his attitude then probably he will no progress.This kind of man have no ambitions in life... So better leave him..
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
3 Apr 07
thats what i'm here to do... change his attitude, make him a better person in life... *faints*
• India
23 Mar 07
Speak directly saying this would be helpful to both of you, decide accordingly
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
23 Mar 07
thank you for your kind advice :)
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
2 Apr 07
Oh,so sorry for what you said.I think it is the time you talk with him carefully.If he really love you and want to marry you,he should first has the ability to support a family.If he can't take responsibities,you 'd better leave him.You know,life is not just jokes,laughs.When you can't make ends meet,when you have no money to let your kids to college,can you still laugh out?
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
3 Apr 07
we did talk about it... but it kinda backfired and now he's cooking up ways to earn big bucks the easy and fastest way... weird
@zer0charly (5614)
• Philippines
27 Mar 07
on my own point of view,i think your boyfriend doesnt make things seriously as you do..at his age,he really needs to work hard and think of your future.youre getting old day by day.and come to think of it,he's 28,dont u think that that is the best age to settle down?be practical..your love for him will never feed you and it will make your life miserable if he will never change.try to talk to him seriously.that you are concern about him.that youre doing this because you love him. girl..you already answerd your question which is "SHOULD I LEAVE HIM?" ---"I STILL LOVE HIM DEARLY BUT THERE'S NO WAY HE'S THE MAN I CAN SEE MYSELF SETTLE DOWN WITH IN THE FUTURE."
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
28 Mar 07
Thank you for the advice :) You just gave me a very practical and logical answer. Thank you.
@jenalyn (675)
• United States
14 Mar 07
You will not regret your decision. If he gets his act together after you have gone, it will be because you left. I think that you know what you want, and even though you care for him, you can't be happy or pursue the life you want with someone who doesn't live like an adult. No matter how much he cares, it doesn't pay the bills or bring opportunities for a fulfilling life experiences. It will also be something that you will resent in later years if things get tough, and no matter how much love you have it will not make life with him turn out the way you want it. If you had a daughter and she asked you this question, what would you say to her? That is your real answer. You should love yourself as much as you would love a daughter, so that is the point of that. Just remember that if you have a hard time leaving if that is what you decide. Another thing to consider is that if he can't commit to staying with a job, then that really says a lot about his personality and what he may be like if you were to ever marry him. Maybe he isn't the marrying type.
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
14 Mar 07
oh god... if i wanna give him one last chance to prove himself worthy, how much time should i give him?
• United States
14 Mar 07
I understand why you would be fed up with your boyfriend. He's 28 years old and hasn't fully matured yet. However.I don't think you should break up with him over this. As naive and cliche as it may sound, I believe that love should and can conquer all. If you really love someone you should try your hardest to work things out with them. Talk to your boyfriend and help him through this. You shouldn't react so quickly on your emotions. You never know, if you ask, maybe he'll do this for you.
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
14 Mar 07
when should i call it quits then?
@arwenmae (58)
• Philippines
14 Mar 07
I think he dont love you that much, because if he did, he will do everything for you. And he will proved you that he can be a good provider when you settled down. But it seems that he shows no interest about the future. You better leave him, but of course the decision is still yours. If you really loved him you have to sacrifice for him, no matter what.
@fidainc (410)
• Singapore
14 Mar 07
lets just say he loves me more than he love himself... its hard to explain... he will do anything for me but not for himself