Giving him more space?

my boyfriend and I live together for over 2 years. Lately he has been feeling ,for a lack of a better word, trapped. Not by our relationship but by the fact that he has never lived alone. He was in the process of getting a divorce when we met 3 years ago. He works a great job but, his wife takes over 50% of his income for child support. He can barely pay his half of the bills for our place. The last few weeks he has been picking fights and going off to think. While he is out he calls me several times to say sorry and to tell me he loves me but needs space. I want him to be happy and if getting his own place will help then I am ok with that. the problem is how do I help him reach this goal without damaging our relationship?

his divorce was final three month after we met. we hadn't even considered the thought of love at that time.

You need to fully support him and respect him. Just reassure him that you will be there for him no matter what. If he needs you then just make sure you will be there. If he really needs his space then just go with it. If it's meant to be, eventually he will just come back, don't worry. I don't see how this situation could damage the relationship. Space is good sometimes. It may be good for the both of you!

I was in that same situation at one time, and thankfully I can say,
Not Anymore. It's reall tough dealing with a man that is still married because in between him telling you that he's getting a divorce that will never happen and him telling you that he needs space, there is alot of heartache and pain. Good Luck girl!! Your gonna need it.