It almost sounds that he is emotionally detached in someway, as if he can't come to terms with intimacy between you both. I won't go into his inability to contribute to the living situation, others have already hit upon that, and I will agree with them. I was unemployed for a bit once, and what little money I got from unemployment barely covered my rent. I would have to scrap to pay for my share of utilities, but my roommates would let me slide. I felt bad, so I would cook every night for them, so when they got home from work, food would be right there for them. Can't see why he can't do something similar...to me that smacks of laziness and is almost uncaring to be honest, and disrespectful.

You say you have talked with him, but there definitely are communication problems as either he is not understanding what you are saying, or you are not being clear enough with him in your concerns, needs, ect. If you have to, be blunt, spell it out for him, he has to understand what is going on and if he has problems, he needs to air them as well, in a honest, open fashion. I know you hear this all the time, but communication is #1 in any type of relationship whether it be an intimate one or a platonic friendship. Anyway, I wish you the best with your situation, take care.

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