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Hi Crystal,
Guys always like to feel “needed”. Well, the problem with that is one day we really do “need” them and they freak out. I noticed one of the first thing you said was that you were super poor and he was going places. Have you been (even subconsciously) leaning on him financially or even as a hope for the future? Mr. job/bmw/moneybags (and yes, I know you really love him too!) might leave and then you really will have nothing?
By being “needy” you are feeding a male ego want but ALSO a lurking fear that he’ll be “Stuck” at worst or won’t be able to Rescue” you at best!
My advice is to play it super cool and let HIM come to YOU. Men want women who CHOOSE them out of the goodness of their heart, not NEED them, when it comes to a lasting relationship. Then when you do need them, really and truly, they will love that.
Also, I hate to say it, but if you two are so young and have been together for so long, the relationship may have passed its expiration date!
Let Him Go and See What Happens,
Inky