I’m in a really difficult situation and I’m not sure what to do

I’m in a really difficult situation and I’m not sure what to do My boyfriend has been pressuring me to have ƨǝx with him, but I’ve been adamant that I want to wait until we’re married He keeps saying that if I don’t sleep with him, he’s going to dump me I care about him a lot, but I feel so uncomfortable with the idea of giving in to his demands It feels like he’s trying to manipulate me and I’m really worried that he doesn’t respect my boundaries I’m scared that if I don’t give in, I’ll lose him, but I also know that I shouldn’t compromise my values just to keep him I’m not sure what to do I feel so confused and stressed out Please, Aunty Lisa, I need your advice I don’t know how to handle this situation Worried and Scared_________________________________________________________________________ I’m so sorry you’re going through this difficult situation Your boyfriend’s behaviour is completely unacceptable, and you should not feel pressured or manipulated into doing something you’re not comfortable with Your boundaries and values are important, and you should never compromise them for anyone If your boyfriend is truly threatening to leave you if you don’t have ƨǝx, then he is not respecting you or your relationship That is a huge red flag, and you may need to reconsider whether this is a healthy relationship for you My advice would be to have an honest and open conversation with your boyfriend Explain to him how his behaviour is making you feel, and make it clear that you will not be coerced into having ƨǝx before you’re ready If he continues to disrespect your boundaries, then you may need to consider ending the relationship for your own well-being Remember, you deserve to be with someone who respects and values you Don’t let anyone pressure you into doing something you’re not comfortable with Stay true to yourself, and the right person will come along who appreciates and supports your values Source: My Zimbabwe All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Myzimbabwe