Emotional Support Dilemma in Relationship

"Am I the bad guy for telling my girlfriend I can’t be her emotional support system because I can’t afford therapy?”

I’m 22M, my girlfriend’s 21F, and she’s been dealing with a ton of stress.

Every time something happens, she calls me crying and wants hours of emotional support—even

super late at night after my shifts. I’m trying, but I’m exhausted. I barely make enough

to pay bills, and I definitely can’t afford therapy right now. Last week she told

me I need to “fix my emotional issues” so I can support her better. I told her I can’t—because

therapy is expensive—and she said if I loved her, I’d “find a way.” I told her I can’t

be her therapist when I’m struggling too. She cried, said I made her