I'm 23. have had a girlfriend for six months now. We're deeply in love but belong to different religions.
Dear Diana,
I'm 23. have had a girlfriend for six months now. We're deeply in love but belong to different religions.
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I want to marry her but my family isn't so keen because she isn't too beautiful. But I love her nevertheless. In a few days, I will be going overseas for a year.
She has many friends and she is never short of company. I fear I will lose her. I never want to be without her. What should I do?
Give her permission to meet anyone? Trouble is, I don't trust any of her friends. She thinks I'm overreacting. What do you think?
Zaid Khan
Dear Zaid,
Stop being weak-kneed about this. Stand up to your folks for her and she might just understand how serious you are about the relationship.
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If you're gonna be out of the country for a while, you anyway won't know what's happening behind your back.
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And believe me, what you don't know, won't hurt you. If you try to be overprotective and seem paranoid about her friends, she might just back off and pick them in stead of you.
Don't wear a condom, she says
Dear Diana,
I am a 21-year-old guy. My girlfriend and I wanna have sex this Saturday. Trouble is, she's telling me that if I wear a condom, she'll call off the whole thing. I'm confused. What should I do?
Name withheld
Dear Friend,
It is surprising that she should ask you to practise unsafe sex. Not only will the chances of an unwanted pregnancy multiply, you also leave yourself vulnerable to STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
Your girlfriend should understand that she is putting herself and you at risk by being obstinate about this.
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Try not to be desperate for the sexual encounter. Stand your ground and insist that it's best to be safe.u00a0 If she understands that you're doing the right thing, she'll come around eventually.
Will I be happy with my to-be husband or ex?
Dear Diana,
A year ago, I was in love with this boy but we've broken up now. I haven't gotten over him, though. My parents are looking out for a groom for me.
But I'm wondering: will my married life be a happy one? Will my to-be husband love me and will Iu00a0 be able to love again?
Is there a chance however slim that I could back with my love or marry him or is there any chance I'll get back my love or marry him? What's better for me: being with my ex-boyfriend or to-be husband?
Name withheld
Dear Friend,
Before embarking on a new journey (marriage) you have to get closure from a broken relationship. You can't carry that baggage into a new beginning.
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Do that and your marriage is doomed. I think you should be honest about your feelings with every guy your parents shortlist and you like.
Having him find out later won't help either of you make a fresh beginning. It will be difficult but you have to get over your ex.
He doesn't seem in the least bit concerned about getting together with you. Don't throw away a future because of your past.
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