I'm not the oldest person, but since I was 17 I've been providing for myself, living on my own, paying for everything I needed/wanted. Depending on my SO is so stressful for me, especially since he's not in the best financial situation.. I wish I could go work.
@34466 yeah the most frustrating thing for me is being home all the time just seeing bills pile up & knowing I can't contribute. he goes to work everyday so it's not constantly on his mind. but you're right just take it day by day .
I was on my own at 15 and taking care of my grandma who had Alzheimer's. Had my son right I turned 18 and daughter at 20. Did everything for them on my own it was rough sometimes. Me and my daughters dad worked things out almost 3 years ago and still going. I have always been so independent because of my past its so hard to accept help or ask him for anything. Between us we have three kids and custody of our nephew. And now expecting twin boys. Coparenting is hard I have never gone through a pregnancy with anyone or raised a child with anyone. Until mine were 5&7 this is a struggle everyday. I'm terrified about doing this with him and if I have to be out of work the stress it will cause and I hate not working. So I understand love only thing you can do is take it day by day.
Ya ive had some health problems in the last three years and was out of work all 3-4 times. It killed me not working and we struggled so bad and I would get so mad and upset. Because I couldn't do anything about it until I healed from surgery etc.