How do I (26F) break up with my boyfriend (30M)?
I've been with boyfriend for a little bit over a year and it all started amazing, I was very much in love with him. Fast forward to 7 months in, he moves in with me because he had lost his home (he got into a huge fight with his dad, who was the actual owner of the property) and all the red flags started to unravel rapidly. I have a disabled 5 year old son who I have sole custody over, but since my boyfriend moved in I feel as though I became a mum of two. I have to wake up extra early every single morning to cook lunch and dinner in advance, prepare their clothes for the day, prepare their breakfast and make sure that everything is okay with them before I head out to work. Then once I come home is more of the same nonsense, I have to tend to their needs and honestly I'm exhausted. I have been severely depressed since he moved in, I gained about 45 pounds, lost a bunch of hair, stopped all my hobbies and barely even leave the house anymore. And to worsen the situation, my boyfriend has a gambling addiction. So 85% of his salary goes to his addiction and I'm left to provide for the 3 of us, which has led me to become broke since it's one more person to feed, more bills to pay, rent and I also have my son's medical bills. I know many of you will question why in the world I put up with this. He is a sweetheart, he's the kindest person I know, he helps a lot with my son and cares for him like his own and I know that he does love me, that's what's making this hard. However his flaws overshadow his qualities and I want a way out asap. I have tried to break up with him multiple times before, but I took him back every single time. Also he gets a bit stalker-ish, he started showing up at my workplace at one point. Please, send me your advice!