#1250: How do I support my (very-recently) ex-partner through his complex grief?

Content note: Mention of suicide Dear Captain Awkward 2 weeks ago my boyfriend (he/him/his) of 2 years made the decision to break up with me (cis/female). I moved out of our shared house and back with my parents and sister. I did not want the relationship to end and I hoped we could have worked … Continue reading #1250: How do I support my (very-recently) ex-partner through his complex grief?

#1246: “Partner with lots of expenses and little income.”

Hey Captain Awkward. I read some of your responses to other writers who had concerns about their partners’ finances, and I feel like this is related but not quite the same. I’m stressed about my boyfriend’s money management skills and how I can help him without getting myself into a bad financial situation. I also … Continue reading #1246: “Partner with lots of expenses and little income.”

#1225: “My boyfriend is very reactive to conversations about feelings.”

Hello, I've (she/her) been dating my boyfriend (he/him) for one year now, we are both in our late 20s and sadly both still living with our families due to student debt. For context, we also both have anxiety and he struggles with depression. It can be very difficult for me to bring up any issues … Continue reading #1225: “My boyfriend is very reactive to conversations about feelings.”