I just ended it last night. Took my stuff and left just now before he got home. Back to sleeping in my car it is, I guess. My heart is shattered.
He's a man of value, principle and intellect. Hard worker too. He got dumped after an 8 year relationship with a child. Possibly the most harmless and mellow individual I've ever met, but too many addictions. I was going to try to help him out of it, but I need to practice self-care first. He wasn't very caring of my needs for affection and acknowledgement probably because he has a lot on his plate. I'll drink to that.