We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below.

Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend and I met about nine months ago and have been dating since. He’s a great guy, very kind, hardworking, and while he’s not doing well career-wise, I love him and see a future with him. He is 24, and I’m 26, and we’re both in transitional phases of life. I have a great job, but it’s not in my desired field. He has a survival job while he’s been applying for anything better for a couple of years with no real luck. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post Save on unmatched reporting. Get your first year for $20

I grew up very poor, and financial stability is very important to me. When we first met, he told me he owns his home (a modest two-bedroom

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