I met Rose three years ago when I was a university student. We were coursemates. As students, we didn’t have a lot of cares in the world, except to focus on our books. Everything we did was about the two of us. I never did anything without considering her happiness. She also did the same for me.

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Although she came from a more privileged home than I did, as the man in the relationship, I took on majority of the financial responsibilities in the relationship. I didn’t mind. I did the best I could to make her happy.

When we completed school, however, things changed. I had to get out from under my parents’ wings and face life. It’s been tough. I have been hustling, attending job interviews, and chasing opportunities, but nothing has worked out so far. I try to remain hopeful, but some days I feel frustrated and discouraged.

One day, while I was venting about my disappointments to my girlfriend, she said something that completely shattered me.

According to her, “What if you are struggling like this because we are not meant to be together? I believe I am the one bringing you bad luck.”

I didn’t understand where this was coming from, but I kept my calm as I assured her that this is just a phase.

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“This is how life works. Sometimes you are up. Other times you’re down. None of it has to do with you or bad luck. I don’t believe in luck, anyway.”

She’s a good woman. I love that she is understanding and caring. I love her so deeply that the thought of losing her terrifies me.

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I was under the impression that she understood me, but last night, she brought up the whole “bad luck” conversation again. She said maybe we should give each other some space. “Let’s see if things will change for you when I am not present in your life,” she proposed.

Now I’m really confused. I don’t want to force her to stay with me if she doesn’t want to. So I am here asking, is it possible for someone to bring bad luck to the person they love? Is she right when she says our stars don’t align? I don’t know if I should let her go or talk her into staying with me.

—Dan

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