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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see 2 potential issues here:

- He is unable to emotionally support you when things aren't going well.

- He expect this emotional support from you on a very frequent basis, even though he cannot return the favor.

For the first issue, this can work if you're ok with it AND can find the support elsewhere. Perhaps a family member or close friend. But if you stay with him, you will have to be sure to keep these other relationships up. A recipe for disaster would be marrying him, loosing close touch with your support network, and then when you REALLY need emotional support, no one is around.

For the second issue, it all depends on how you feel. Personally, I'm unwilling to go out of my way to do something knowing the person won't ever return the favor. Especially with the frequency that you are supporting him. And even if this feels fine to you now, it may not later as marriage-related stressors are added to the relationship. [/quote]

This is helpful.[/quote]

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