Can't address all of it, but I'll comment on the few things you mentioned that I've experience with.
First, you say he treats you like a child and can be belittling, but you do ask him for a lot of help with things. This can easily happen when an otherwise nice person feels like they're constantly asked to do things that the asker could do themselves. May be his way of trying to provoke you into standing up for yourself and doing things for yourself (doesn't mean it's the best way, but that could be what's going on there..)
What seems like a bad sign for you two is that for one, he's rude to his Mom. If it's habitual, he may just feel that's the way women are treated. Maybe it doesn't bother her, but if it bothers you, that could end up a huge problem.
You say he doesn't seem to have any purpose and there is no core to his identity, and that he sweats the small stuff, you sweat the big stuff. That sounds like doom to your relationship.. You have a low opinion of his nature (to the core) which isn't likely to change, and without mutual respect it's going to be very difficult if not impossible to get along long-term. Counseling may be a good idea just for you if it appeals to you. It couldn't make things too much worse if he agrees to go with you, so I'd say it's worth a shot. Long shot maybe..but who knows. Just an opinion from a total stranger. Good luck.
(Edit) To the last part: You can survive on your own. It's not easy, especially if it drags on, but it can help you see things more clearly, at least what you want and what you can and can't tolerate in someone. Maybe you'll realize his faults weren't all that bad compared to his good qualities (reliability, faithfulness--which incidentally don't sound like qualities of someone with no purpose or identity). Maybe being alone would be a breath of fresh air and you'd find out you're stronger than you thought, and that does sound like something you're looking for.
First, you say he treats you like a child and can be belittling, but you do ask him for a lot of help with things. This can easily happen when an otherwise nice person feels like they're constantly asked to do things that the asker could do themselves. May be his way of trying to provoke you into standing up for yourself and doing things for yourself (doesn't mean it's the best way, but that could be what's going on there..)
What seems like a bad sign for you two is that for one, he's rude to his Mom. If it's habitual, he may just feel that's the way women are treated. Maybe it doesn't bother her, but if it bothers you, that could end up a huge problem.
You say he doesn't seem to have any purpose and there is no core to his identity, and that he sweats the small stuff, you sweat the big stuff. That sounds like doom to your relationship.. You have a low opinion of his nature (to the core) which isn't likely to change, and without mutual respect it's going to be very difficult if not impossible to get along long-term. Counseling may be a good idea just for you if it appeals to you. It couldn't make things too much worse if he agrees to go with you, so I'd say it's worth a shot. Long shot maybe..but who knows. Just an opinion from a total stranger. Good luck.
(Edit) To the last part: You can survive on your own. It's not easy, especially if it drags on, but it can help you see things more clearly, at least what you want and what you can and can't tolerate in someone. Maybe you'll realize his faults weren't all that bad compared to his good qualities (reliability, faithfulness--which incidentally don't sound like qualities of someone with no purpose or identity). Maybe being alone would be a breath of fresh air and you'd find out you're stronger than you thought, and that does sound like something you're looking for.