Stuck in a relationship need help on how to get out or if I should just deal with it

[Stuck86]

I have been in a relationship since I've been 19 I am how 31. My boyfriend is now 35. We have a 11 year old son who has autism. While I work he has always been the only who has stayed at home and has taken care of him. This is what has makes it hard for me to leave.

I really don't have anyone to help me with my son if I was to leave. With me working I wouldn't have any help. This is what makes it hard for me to make a decision to leave. That is why being stuck is my issue.

What makes everything worse is by him being home all the time he doesn't clean,he sits in front of the TV everyday all day and never wants to do anything with me or us.What we have is not a relationship. I'm just tired of it all. I don't know what to do!

For me, I feel like I look better then I have in 10 years. I use the gym to suppress the feelings I have about my relationship. Which has helped a little bit but, every now and then these problem pops back in my head. That is why I'm writing so if anyone can help please let me know

[Zinok]

For the sake of your son you should try to make things work. It sounds like you`re willing to put in that effort, but that your boyfriend is not.
I recommend that you get couples counseling, unless he changes his attitude you`re not going to feel fulfilled. Otherwise you need to have a frank conversation about the kind of support you would need from him in regards to your son when you split up.
But honestly, try to get him into counselling. Hopefully the two of you can talk out your issues and he can be made to see that he`s taking you for granted.

[Nicolas]

Your relationship isn't the worst, a lot of people go through even worst things with their spouse and are still with their partner. So, what you are going through now is too mere to seek separation. Figure out ways to work things out with him.

[Victoria]

I think you should just deal with it. The fact is that if you leave him for someone else, that person might be worst than him. So, it's best to deal with whatever problem you have in your relationship, especially when you have identified the problem.