I definitely agree with Open Eyes. This roommate shouldn't be going out and spending money on drinking if he can't even pay his rent! And your bf is enabling him by going along with it, and by NOt kicking him out! I don't care if they're from the same country, or if they're friends or whatever. If this roommate lived in another apartment, he'd be kicked out LONG before now for not paying rent! So why should he still be living there? He's taking advantage of your bf, and it's NOT fair.

Your bf is going to make all kinds of excuses for his roommate, just because he's his friend and comes from the same country -- well, that's BS. He's enabling this guy, and putting another nail in his coffin. This roommate will not stop drinking as long as people like your bf keep enabling him. He's got to face his responsibilities, such as paying rent. Your bf is actually HURTING this guy by not making him own up to his responsibilities. He's just making it easier on this guy to buy more booze.

I'm on your side. This isn't jealousy in my book. I'd be mad too. Your bf might THINK he's helping this guy, but he's not. I'm not buying that for a minute. He's hurting him. The sooner he realizes that, the sooner he MIGHT quit doing it. I wish you the very best. Please take care, and God bless. keep us posted, ok? Hugs, Lee