Non supportive partner

My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years now and we've had our ups and downs. He has put on a lot of weight and blames it on being comfortable. I am a dedicated gym goer and want to get out of my childcare job and into the fitness industry. He knows I hate my job but he was made redundant a few months ago (with a good payout) and is struggling to find work. We are not going broke with money in the bank yet he does not support my dreams at all. He thinks I am being stupid trying to follow my passions. I intend on keeping my current full time job while studying and afterwards until I feel I am stable enough to drop it. Despite all of this he just does not support any of it. My family thinks I am being wasted in my current job. What do I do? I love him and am overly supportive of all his ventures but feel I am receiving nothing in return! Help!

Hi I know it does hurt when you have not got ht support of a loved one. I get it. Focus on yourself , and sometimes your own approval is all that matter. i think it is awesome to have goals and to reach for them good for you!!! It is very possible that your partner is feeling unmotivated right now, it will be hard for him to see anyone's else , suffering only his own. I would bear that in mind, I can guarantee, when he actually does see a light at the end of his tunnel , he will perk up. He is is a unstable place right now, effecting his confidence, identity , etc. Sometimes we ask something of others that they do not possess. Maybe that says more about us. Also you are lucky that you are clear on what it is you want from a job. He is uncertain and possible afraid to risk embracing something new. Change can be very hard for some, but he will come through. Just focus on you, sometimes when we let go of asking for permission or approval from others that is when they offer it up. i hope things work out for both of you, this sounds like both of you are going through a transition period, both in different places, just focus on yourself for now.