It's all about viewpoint here. I realize that your situation sucks, and that it's not objectively going to improve until you do secure other employment, but there's one simple thing you can do that'll provide a positive jolt to your situation right now: you're proud of the fact that you're taking care of a family member who needs you.
That's better than pitching it as "I work retail and live with my mom because I can't afford to do otherwise," at least.
Why do you even need to tell them this? Just keep it to yourself and only let them know once they inquire about it. You coming out and just saying something like, "oh btw, my current living situation is kinda crappy and I live at home with my mom", simply isn't necessary. Just leave it alone unless they ask. If they do, then be honest and say you're living with your mom to help take care of her and save up some money. No shame in that.
Well, I just want to be upfront before meeting the person. That's all. Get everything out before any surprises. I dunno.
First girl gave me her number first, and she asked if I wanted to hang out. Of course I was going to ask her out myself, but I was just preparing myself on telling her about my living situation.
After she asked me out, I said, "That'd be great. But there's something you need to know about me. As I mentioned about my uslesss degree earlier, I haven't been able to find a career yet, and at the same time, I'm currently living with my mother helping with her with the bills, because she was diagnosed with arthritis a couple years ago. If you prefer a guy who's independent, or do not find that attractive, then that's fine. Just let me know. You're not going to hurt my feelings, and you wouldn't be the first girl."
She replied back saying she's not a materialistic girl, and it'd be nice if I was independent, but shouldn't really be a deal breaker. I said cool and I'll figure out someplace we could go.
Then I texted her Saturday morning saying the weather should be perfect, and didn't hear anything back for hours. I texted her one more time saying if she was getting cold feet, then I'd understand, and we've all been there. She finally texted me back saying she was just really busy at work, and that she really wanted to see me, and wondered if we could rescheduled for Monday. I said absolutely.
I mean, maybe I'm being stupid for not texting her now asking if we're still going out, but eh, whatever. Like I said, I think she got cold feet.
It'd be nice to be in a relationship again, but I just signed up for Tinder to "Netflix and chill." I really can't seem to find anyone like that surprisingly, and I'm decent looking, tall, lean, and muscular.
I actually replied with a "how fucking rude", because it annoyed me so much. I know I shouldn't have said anything, but :|