It would not be a good idea to "commingle" your credit history with that of your boyfriend if you were to get married. Keep all of your future loans and bank accounts separate, or his negative credit history can negatively affect your good financial standing.
A bankruptcy stays on someone's credit report for up to 10 years. You may be able to get a loan following a previous bankruptcy, but the loan will usually be at a higher interest rate.
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