Finding my way - part 3

[Meghan]

Our finances are mostly separate right now. Problem is, he doesn't have a lot of money - some, but I've been largely supporting him for four years, which has been one of our issues.

Unfortunately, staying on a friend's couch would require him to actually have friends, which he doesn't. I'm considering the options. I'm not thrilled with me being the one to leave since it's his decision and I don't really want to seem like I'm running away because I can't handle things. But if nothing else, having somewhere else to stay for a week with the built-in excuse of cat sitting is appealing.

I'm setting up plans with friends as much as possible and trying to get out. I'm not really sure how to pull off positivity at this point, particularly about the situation, but I suppose it's been less than 24 hours and some time feeling sad is normal.

At this point, my biggest question is whether I sit him down to talk about his plans or wait and see if he wants to talk to me himself. I don't want to push for separation, but I also don't want this just hanging over my head. Things are awkward and uncomfortable and he's there all the time in this small space, and I can't imagine it will be easy to function in that environment.