Dear Pastor,

I am an 18-year-old young woman who is dating a 56-year-old guy. Is this all right? He has a son. His son is 23 and I don't think he approves of our relationship. This man has done countless things for me. He is old, but it's the first time in my life I have gained so much love and respect. I feel appreciated and he makes me comfortable. I didn't finish high school.

M.G., St Catherine, Jamaica

Dear M.G.,

First of all, let me encourage you to go back to school. You are 18 years old and you should try to use your youth to gain know-ledge. Concerning this 56-year-old man, evidently, he loves you and he is prepared to do his best for you. You seem to love and appreciate him also. I am not surprised that his son does not appreciate his father having such a young woman as his lover. But this is between this man and you. And his son cannot direct or control his father.

Pastor