hehehe...no, I've been with him for six years, but I feel like I know the same info. about him as any of his good friends (no more, no less) Thank you everyone for your comments, and for taking the time to read this post. It has been really helpful, and refreshing to read your thoughts on the situation. BTW, obviously I didn't really research this site otherwise I would have known its for dating...but in that case, don't you think its wierd to have the "dating and relationship advice" forum? hahaha....Thanks again!

*Ugh* Please help! I can't think clearly. I've been in a relationship for 6 years. We still realy love eachother, but we have run into a few roadblocks recently. My boyfriend (whom I live with) has major financial issues and trust issues. He's very irresponsible with his money and thus far has been unable/willing to improve...his explanation is that he's scared to begin working on it because he's scared to fail. (He's a bit of a perfectionist) As far as the trust issues go, he is very reluctant/unwilling to open up any further on a personal level. I don't know any more personal info. about him than one of his really good friends...which creates a lack of intimacy (I'm not talking about the physical kind per say). Another issue is our economic standing. His goal is to be a chef. He does not want to take any more college courses (he's 2 classes away from an associates degree)..he just wants to go to culinary school. Right now he works as a prep-cook and line-cook (he has 2 jobs) making just above minimum wage at each. My goal is to become a physician, I plan to attend medical school next year. I am an office manager at a medical office, and I'm really responsible with my money. He has been attending counceling for the personal issues, but is not willing to change his financial habits. Other than this, we have a very loving relationship...everything else is alright. Are we wasting our time here? Is it worth breaking up over financial 'hygiene'? Do you have any other solutions or advice to offer from personal experience? Please help! I need some heart-felt advice...