How to help my partner who is struggling?
My boyfriend of 4 months is going through an extremely hard time.
He is a struggling musician and recently I found out that he has been feeling exhausted and lost about everything!
Some context, he is still enrolled in uni but has taken a year off to pursue music!
His parents don’t support his decision and help him out financially just enough for him to cover his rent.
He plays on the street and a couple of events almost everyday for 6-7 hours, so he does get some cash.
He has been feeling anxious and distressed about not living up to his expectations of succeeding as a musician and thus proving his parents right!
Also he feels stressed out about money and doesn’t know how to get around that.
I tried speaking to him about getting a part time job, but didn’t really push on it because I wasn’t sure if he’d like what I have to say and make him feel worse. Hence, pushing him over the edge.
I have been trying to make it easier for him but cooking him meals and helping out with what I can, but it doesn’t seem to be helping because we keep fighting over small issues as any small thing frustrates and irritates him.
Obviously I want to help him in anyway I can but I’m not so sure how?
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated!
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