I have been supporting my unemployed boyfriend for eight months and I am starting to resent him even though I know the job market is terrible and he is trying.
More people experience this than they realize.
Generosity is curdling into resentment as the weight of support becomes heavier than the joy of giving.
“Where Are You with Love and money — financial stress in relationships?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.