Dear Pastor,

I'm very confused right now. I'm 16 years of age and I am in a committed relationship with a guy who is two years older than I am. The thing is, we have been together for the last two months and we are planning to start a family when we are much older. A month ago, I took him home to meet my mom and she approved of him. I really believe I'm in love with this guy. I'm supposed to meet his mom soon, which I'm really looking forward to. I think he loves me too and he looks out for me as well. However, sometimes I wonder if I'm the only girl he's with. He is very attractive and charming. Sometimes, he hides things from me because he says he does not want to hurt me. I'm a very emotional young woman, but I think about my future and what I want to achieve, but my boyfriend is annoying me right now.

What should I do, pastor?

K.S., St Andrew, Jamaica

Dear K.S.,

I wish your mother, or some mature person, would give you some guidance on relationships. I say that because I believe you are moving too fast. You met this guy two months ago and you are so hot already. No, I know you are not ready for this type of commitment. You don't even know the guy well. You are going to get into trouble if you don't slow down and ask questions of older folks, including your teachers, and even your grandparents, on how to deal with this guy.

Pastor