By emopoe - 09/10/2013 18:25 - United States - Salem

Today, I realized I can't afford to break up with my boyfriend of 2 years, as we split the rent. I'll need a second job just to get out of my bad relationship. FML
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emopoe 12

OP here. I can't live with a roommate, did that for 4 years and learned a lot about what happens when your roomie doesn't come up with their half of the rent, and lost way too many friends that way. It would be worse than what I'm dealing with now. Our apartment is already the cheapest in town, I don't have parents or friends to move in with. The bright side is, my boyfriend is NOT abusive. And to the nasty comments that say YDI for using him for money, I clearly stated we split the rent.

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Top comments

Welshite 39

Find a share with a roommate. There are plenty of available rooms if you look for them.

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frizz101 22

You can still break up, maybe sit down with him and talk about your relationship, and how things have changed from when you started dating, you may be surprised he might even feel the same way, and you can figure out the best way to end your relationship amicably. And even have enough time to figure out your living arrangements.

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Comments

bigpapa119 2

Why don't you look for a room for rent & move in with that person. Chances are someone needs one. & if they have their name on the lease, u know they are responsible enough to pay their rent.

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joeljohnson 6

You're a jerk if you're now using him for money for rent.

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tookiestyles 1

So I found myself in the same situation we grew apart he became abusive and relied on alcohol. I found I could NJ it afford my place with out his help but couldn't stay in the relationship. He is now gone and I find myself barrier in Sept that he hid from me. Working to pay his debt. Fml

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porkramenx 5

I've been in that same situation, room mates can't be trusted either, and Craigslist you have to be iffy about- I've met some crazies! As for the situation on the home front and I'm understanding OP correctly, she's not using him if she's got a job and contributes to her part of the bills. I live with my bf right now and we split everything, and if we were to breakup I'd be in the same situation. So from my point of view- look around save up any extra funds ( I.e don't buy yourself any new things, if you have any extra curricular vices put them on hold for a minute, if you have cable- cancel the cable! That's an unneeded expense when you have the Internet and everything available to you in the palm of your hand!)

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vincentcloud 4

If you dont have friends who cant come up with there half of the rent, you need new friends, I have never has that issue nor has my current roommate, unless you count that one person on craigs list and it was there other roommate the tried that out.

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laurellkawes 31

I don't feel bad for you because you already stated one alternative. You can always get a roommate if you don't want to get a second job. The relationship obviously isn't that bad if you're willing to stay and not get out of it

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