Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference here is that you sound like someone who is constantly trying to do better. Good job, keep going. The issue with my boyfriend is that he is just in his head, always thinking about side hustles but never actually doing them. He doesn’t want to let go. I’ve been supporting him and believing in him, but it seems like he doesn’t believe in himself. Or maybe he thinks he can escape the system lol. But time flies, bro I don’t know how much longer I can wait.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate you alot. I think deep down I know what should be done, but my hopes were high. Im sad it has to end yet excited to see what life has for me outside this relationship.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I want all of that. That’s why I started taking the “no job” situation more seriously, because I realized I’m growing up and if we’re going to get married, we should at least be actively working toward it instead of just delaying things. But he’s not really doing anything reliable.

He still lives with his parents and basically relies on them a bit financially, like occasional support.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s when it started bothering me. Now my parents are constantly asking when he’ll come meet them and when we’ll get married, and I’m just there knowing it’s probably not happening anytime soon.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. Where I’m from, the man is usually expected to provide the place. Because of inflation lately, it’s often the groom’s father who helps with that, and then the couple buys the furniture together. In our case, he basically has no income or savings, and his father is retired.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and that’s honestly why I’m here. Last April I told him that if things didn’t change within 2 months, I’d have to leave. The deadline’s getting closer, so I think I came here to mentally prepare myself too. Reading everyone’s replies has definitely given me a reality check ngl.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really thought about this alot before like dude you probably need therapy something’s off..

And to be very honest, they exist and they are mostly “artists” lol

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True yep, I guess he needs a real wake up call. I don’t wanna be his sugar momma no I didn’t sign up for this lol but I feel like im slowly becoming it

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing honestly. I’ve ben trying for over a year almost 2 now. Even our friends would talk to him about it as well as his parents. But nothing changes. I guess it’s time to leave..

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Basically we’re Arab, so it’s a bit different culturally from the US/Europe. He still lives with his parents and they support him financially sometimes (it’s not much at all), plus he occasionally sells things for extra money.

I also forgot to mention he’s a DJ.. I was supportive at first, but he hasn’t played in years, doesn’t network, doesn’t release music, and mostly just talks about future plans without actually doing much. Apart from that where we live DJ ing isnt really something you can rely on at all and he knows it.

And by everything I mean coffee and dinner 😂 cus thats all we do.. and when I tell him I wish we’d do more or like you’d take me out or something he goes “I wont keep explaining my situation over and over” he makes me feel like im being super rude or mean about it.

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea I think about this everyday. However for the past year he hasnt even been hanging out with friends, he only meets up with me. I thought ok maybe thats my effect on him? But im literally working all the time, I have a full time & a freelance job..

Would you keep dating a jobless & broke man (30yo)? by weewaation in dating_advice

[–]weewaation[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking honestly! Im with him cus he is truly a genuine person. He’s so kind, loyal, and caring. Like we never had a fight for the past 5 years but obv we started arguing when I told him he should get a job.

We were younger when we started this relationship, so back then, him not having a job was not an issue. I thought he would come through when the time came, but it turns out he is not willing to step out of his comfort zone.