Tell Me Pastor

Boyfriend is playing me

Dear Pastor,

I am a 16-year-old girl and I am in love with a guy who is 24 years old. I speak to him everyday of my life and he always wants to know everything about me. It seems like he does not want me to go anywhere. Sometimes I think he is playing me.

Four months ago I found out that he had been in a relationship with a girl that was in school. I confronted him, but he denied it. He does not want to talk about it.

This girl said that when she sees me she is going to hurt me. He told me that no one is going to hurt me and everything is going to be alright. He will not leave me for anyone.

I told him that I wanted him out of my life, but he would not leave. Deep down I really love him. I would walk a mile for him. I have a job, but he does not. He sells drugs for a living. I do not like this because I think that it is so low. I have asked him to get out, but he only smiles. I want a guy with ambition and one who will catch me if I fall.

I want him to tell me the truth and tell that girl that he and I are having a relationship. Could you please help me and give me some good advice. I am confused. Thank you.

T., USA

Dear T.,

You shouldn't be having an intimate relationship with a man who is dealing in drugs. You should disassociate yourself from him. Such a man can find himself in prison at any time and may cause you to go to prison too.

Don't fight over him. I beg you, stop this relationship right now.

Pastor