Straight Talk From Minerva

Dear Minerva, About nine years ago, I had a boyfriend (I was in high school at the time) and we both lived in the same area.

Dear Minerva, There is this guy who has been in my life for quite a long time.

Dear Minerva, I am 29 years old. There is this beautiful young lady who I have loved for over 10 years as a friend and I want to take it to the next level.

He is rushing things Dear Minerva, I am 22 years old.

Dear Minerva, I am 19 years old. I met this guy online.

Dear Minerva, I grew up poor. I shared a bedroom with 3 siblings and 4 cousins of both sexes.

Dear Minerva, I have had a very disturbing few weeks. My partner and I have always been very honest with each other, or so I thought.

Dear Minerva, My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years.

Things turned sour Dear Minerva, I just broke up with my boyfriend of four years.

Dear Minerva, About six months ago, I ended a relationship with a guy I really cared for because he was taking up residence abroad and I knew that the long-distance thing would not work for me.

He wants me to live with him Dear Minerva, I have been with my boyfriend for the past eight months.

I still love my ex Dear Minerva, I have been divorced for 9 years now.

Dear Minerva, I have been reading your column in the newspapers for years and I would just like some advice on a matter I have at work.