uhm, FIVE job rejections and he is willing to throw in the towel?!?! Does he realize how crappy the economy is right now? Does he realize that some people have literally applied to hundreds of jobs before they get one bite? And given that you're both within just a few years of leaving college, you don't have quite the experience that others in the job market do.

You're right! This ISN'T an easy college relationship anymore, and he needs to come to that conclusion! I don't think you should move back just because he is giving up the hunt after 5 rejections. That is hardly putting in any effort.