Dear GC,
I’ve been in a long distance relationship with my girlfriend for two years now and I’m now being pressured into settling down by my family. I met my girlfriend at University in the UK where we both studied.
I was really struggling at the time and I fell for her when I met her. She did a lot for me and she has made me very happy. After not finding work for more than a year after graduation, my father convinced me to return home to the family business to at least have an income and prospects.
I didn’t want to return but I needed the money for my masters, I wasn’t in a good job and wanted to be with my girlfriend. I felt like I had no choice after struggling for a year.
Even though I’m better off financially I still want to get back to her. Without discussing with me first my mother has now arranged for me to meet with her friend’s daughter. I know she means well but I already know the woman I want to be with.
The whole family think I should not put all my eggs in one basket and all my siblings and family have said I should at least meet her. I feel I’m betraying my girlfriend if I go ahead to hang around with this new girl.