"My boyfriend proposed and I told him no" - Listener, Fierce

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There comes a point in one's life where dating isn't just about having fun. It becomes a serious situation where you have to ask yourself: "am I ready to spend the rest of my life with this person?"

Refilwe* has been in a committed relationship for over three years. She loves her boyfriend and wants to be with him, but she recently found something that has put doubts in her head.

And worst of all - she doesn't know how to talk to her boyfriend about it.

Listener Fierce has been through the same and she has some very good advice to offer.

(*name has been changed to protect the identity of the listener)
10 Nov 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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