Waves of women are financially unable to leave relationships they're dissatisfied with – here, Stylist discovers the reality of this impossible situation.

"I can't afford to break up with my partner but I want to leave"

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I wake up sometimes and wonder how I got here

Living with strangers would feel like going backwards

I worry about not being able to move forward

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“I feel drained, like I’m playing a role in my own life rather than living it authentically. This underlying feeling of being trapped is exhausting.”

“I want to break up with my partner but I can’t afford a life on my own”