Are you shopping too much or mismanaging money? Maybe you could get some help for that. What kind of hobbies do you have? Are there any that would connect you to people during the day, help you make friends?
Often people project their issues on someone else. This might not be right, but something for you to think about: he MIGHT feel very stressed about money because what he makes isn't enough to cover everything, so it might make him feel less adequate. If you are less 'hot' looking, he might be more about how that reflects on him. I don't think giving him compliments will work in this case, but if you thought these things were about his own image, what do you think you could do that might up his image while you are working on finding a job, etc.
(He also told me later when he was sober not to listen to him when he drinks, since he's not in a right frame of mind.) This is probably wise advice.
