I've never done this before so i'l do my best to keep it short. and my writing skills aren't the best either.

My friend 23M i'l call him James, is insistent on getting his ex girlfriend 23F i'l call her Clara, a place to live and supporting her.

Shortly after they started dating she invited him to come live with her and her parents, which was fine because they had room. One of the reasons for her doing this was because James was living in an abusive household.

Fast forward several years and they've broken up. They're still really good friends and are still living together at her parents house(which i find weird in itself).

Because Clara saved him from an abusive household, he thinks he owes it to her to get her a place to live and support her. (One thing i should mention is Clara has no job and doesn't really have any ambition to get one.)

James is putting himself through online university so he can get a good job to not only support himself but her also. I've tried to convince him that he doesn't need to do this, but in his words shes like family and you don't turn your back on family.

It's sweet that he wants to do this but its in no way realistic. There is little chance he can make enough money to provide for himself and her. Not to mention the fact if he goes through with it I think he's going to really struggle to find another girlfriend.(Cause girls love a guy who's paying for their ex.)

It's pretty clear to me that he still loves her. Any advice on how I can convince him that he doesn't need to do this.