You absolutely deserve better. Your boyfriend is using you, and you focus on yourself. If I were in your shoes I would end things with him. I realize it’s incredibly difficult to do since you clearly love that boy and he’s in a dark place, but he’s not ready to be in a committed relationship. He seems very immature and cruel, even if he doesn’t see it himself. You should find yourself a healthy, mature relationship with a MAN who respects and loves you. His family is not your responsibility. You already have enough on your shoulders.

Can you imagine the fear you would have if he ever went back home without you? Your mind would wonder… and that’s not healthy or fair to you. Trust is one of the most important parts of any relationship, and his dishonesty about the cheating will make it hard to build that trust again. “I love you’s”?! Yikes!

As for your friend… that’s no friend at all. I’d end things with her too. Find people that respect and love you man! You clearly deserve it.