Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time.
I've been in a relationship for far too long and I know it's something I want to get out of. Long story short, my girlfriend of 5 years has been unemployed for 2 and a half of those years and I've had to bear the weight. It goes without saying there's an amount of resentment that builds no matter who you are, but I've talked about smalls things she could do to help me out through those years (she's very needy, so I simply asked to give me space from time to time. Helping with the dogs, we have 3 dogs and taking care of them and her financially/physically can get exhausting. Helping me get to sleep at a decent hour, there've been many days she needed me so much, I'd only get 4 hours of sleep before work.), and she was unable to keep any of those promises on a regular basis. I know personally it's hard for me to ask for anything, but I didn't make it a secret these were important to me after a while. There were moments the issue would come up naturally and she'd point it out herself. Suffice to say I have reasons outside of that resentment.
Here's where we stand now. Because of financial hardships, the house has gone to crap. Over the past 2 years, I was able to help her get the mental help she needed and find a job she loves to start helping out financially. I told myself I'd stay until the time this took place because I genuinely want her to succeed and have the help she needs. She's willing to help out financially now because she thinks I'm staying with her. I don't feel this is the right thing to do, but that would help me out a lot. Is her help a reason I should stay, or is it just an excuse to prolong this relationship?