Dear Diana,
I am a 21-year-old girl. I love this one guy I've been seeing over the past four years. The problem is that my parents have caught us thrice and they have hit me a lot. They dont send me anywhere out even with my other friends. I even tried committing suicide to show my mom that I truly love that guy, but it seems my mom isn't even bothered if I die. I cannot stay without him in my life which is why I lie to my parents so I can go meet him. My mom tortures me a lot. I feel as if I am in a sort of jail. I'm in pain over the last three years and can't take it anymore. Please don't ask me to go away from him. I want to marry him.

Poo

Dear Poo,
Two things. One, you're old enough, by law, to make your own decisions, which may include who you choose to marry. Two, if you are living under their roof and are dependent on them, you will have to abide by their rules. If the guy you love is also of legal age and can provide for himself and you (by that, I mean he should have a stable job with a decent enough salary should you not have a job to supplement his income) should you get married, then by all means, find a way to be together. Take friends into confidence. But also ponder over what you're doing. Eloping means your parents will lose face. Is this guy worth that?

I'm scared she will say no

Dear Diana,
I work in an international call center. I'm in love with a colleague. I don't know anything about her nor does she know about me. I haven't told her anything just as yet. Don't know whyu2026 maybe I'm scared she'll refuse me. What should I do?