Yes, I agree there are 2 sides to every story. However, "I" have been the only one supporting our family for the last few years. His contributions have ranged from a low of $50/mo. to a high of $200/mo. and not on a consistent basis either. He has an opportunity for employment but only wants jobs that are fun or that have little supervision. In short, he doesn't feel any sort of necessity to contribute to our finances. It's ok for ME to cover everything. This is not something the counselor is pulling out of a book or case study; this is not something I'm imagining. It is reality.
Nobody has to tell me what his actions mean...they are right there in black and white. My former sister-in-law had many of the same issues with my H's brother, though not to the extent that I'm having. My H's sister has always been supported by her mom, and she's 36 years old.
