Hey guys, ok I have somewhat of a problem. I’m in love with this boy, were both 16 but the only issue is the boy is a different religion than I am. He’s Muslim and Somali and I’m Christian and Spanish.
He tells me he loves me but that we can’t ever be together when he’s around his neighbourhood or around his family. I respect his traditions but I just don’t get why he acts that way around me … like one time we were walking to a store and some Somalis guys were walking towards us and he quickly says “move away form me” and when I ask him why he says that he just said he doesn’t want his people to know were together … inside I was like thinking what the hell is he saying?!
Is he ashamed of me or something? Does he even know how much that hurts me? But the funny thing is when were on my side of town we are always so close, I mean he’s carefree, so lovable just an amazing, amazing boyfriend. He holds my hand and tells me he loves me all the time. That’s the boy that I fell in love with, I just wish he was always like that. Ha-ha.
We go to the same school and he tells me that we can’t ever be affectionate with one another in school cause there’s a whole bunch of Somalis and he doesn't want them thinking badly of him I guess. He told me it’s against his religion to date, and even worse to be with someone of a different religion.
Ahhh, what am I suppose to do guys? I love this boy with all my heart honestly he’s the best guy ever when were completely alone but he changes when we are around people that are the same race as him. Ugh, I hate this. I don’t act weird when me and him are seen by Spanish people, I mean yeah I see the stares that I get yet I still hold his hand tight and show my love to him.
Please guys help me. Plus if you’re in a similar situation share your thoughts. Thank you so much!
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