I think I want to break up with my boyfriend. He’s a nice, sweet, attentive guy, but there are some issues that I just am not sure I want to put up with. I’m thinking it’s better for me to leave him sooner than later if I feel like I won’t get over these issues. He’s 38 (I’m 31) and I don’t want to waste his time. Should I break it off and if so, how?

Here are the issues:
1. His mother has some health issues and is living with him. He told me months ago that she’s ready to get her own place, but (for whatever reason) he doesn’t feel she’s ready. And all his future plans involve him and his mother living together. Sweet and all, but this means we could never live together.
2. He lacked drive for all of his 38 years career-wise and is just now (since I came into the picture) looking for a job that pays more than what I made in college. His drive doesn’t seem to match mine.
3. He’s a little immature and I feel like I won’t be able to have much of an adult relationship with him.
4. He says I’m not affectionate enough for him in public, but I don’t want to force public affection all the time for his benefit.
5. I make more than double his salary and want to be with someone I can split things down the middle with. He can’t do that and probably won’t be able to even when/if he gets a new one.
6. I’m beginning to notice that we really have nothing in common.

Have you spoken to him about how you feel? If not, do so. If nothing changes or if he doesn't seem like he ever will, leave. Those issues are really big issues though! Honestly, I'm surprised that you're even still with him.