family expectations

My friend’s older cousin is caught in a heartbreaking situation that feels like a classic movie trope. She comes from a well-off background with a family that has extremely high expectations for her future, and they’ve made it clear that they absolutely do not approve of the man she loves. He is a few years older, and while he’s incredibly responsible, loyal, and treats her with more respect than anyone she’s ever known, he is currently struggling financially. He’s the type of guy who works hard but just hasn't reached that level of success her parents demand, leading to a constant, toxic pressure from her family to leave him for someone on her level. The guy starting to pull away and wants to end the relationship for her sake. He doesn't want to be the reason her life becomes more difficult. But my friend's cousin is a complete fighter who doesn't care about the money or the social status. She feels hurt and abandoned by his willingness to walk away, seeing it as him giving up on them rather than protecting her, while he feels like a burden that is weighing her down. How they can navigate the family pressure without losing each other?