Your SO is sick of you nagging and telling him what to do. He wants to be independent and run his own life, and so he tells you to get lost. Unfortunately he is only able to do this with substantial outside backing and logistical support (probably from his mother).
It is highly possible that his new strategic vision will involve a couch, some PBR and Guitar Hero. He will almost certainly be a prime target for a hostile takeover in the near future by some agressive Carl Icahn-type girl who will insist on a new haircut, new wardrobe and have him marched up the aisle within 6 months.
Sell to a strategic investor
You feel that his value on the market is far less than his value to someone with a different set of purchasing criteria, who can realize synergies that you cannot. Good example: if he's Jewish, let a Jewish girl have him. The bonus in terms of potential Mother-In-Law relations is far, far higher for her. Ditto letting your useless American boyfriend marry an immigrant who needs him for visa purposes.
IPO
You feel you taken him from his growth phase to maturity, but want to liquidate your investment and be free to pursue other options. The opportunity cost of sticking with him is high, and you think a spell on the open markets will force a little discipline. Don't stick around unless he's genuinely a cash cow.
Flipping
You're in and out as fast as you can - buying in on a downswing (probably catching the guys in a moment of alcohol-related lust and/or loneliness) and always confident you'll find someone happy to take him off your hands afterwards. You minimize your investment and certainly will not have wasted any of your time cleaning his apartment or teaching him how to cook*.
Note: it's always easy to find a sucker, the hard part is finding another one (so make sure you're not sucker #1).
(Left-wing/ liberal alternative versions:
- Recycle
- Compost
- Incinerate)
* I had a much better "teaching him how to XXX" there, but it was, well, XXX rated. I'm feeling family-friendly today.
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