My neighbor is a school teacher and she and a good number of the other teachers decided to get ear-stapled. They had someone come to the school and do them all. My neighbor said it did not do anything for her, and more than a few women got infections. I looked at the staples and they are different than those that an acupuncturist would put in. I have used those successfully. So, I would suggest being sure to go to someone reputable to get something like that done.
Sounds like your boyfriend may jump aboard even though he may be his own worst enemy. Perhaps doing it buddy style will really work for you. Lets hope so!!