Dear Lily,
An absolutely wonderful man who is kind, funny, and loving has captured my heart. The only complication is that he is currently in jail for armed robbery and aggravated assault. We connected through a prison pen pal program, which I joined shortly after my last relationship fell apart. I’ve always struggled to maintain relationships, but I’ve come to understand that I won’t have that issue with a convicted criminal. A few weeks ago, I took the time to write a brief letter about myself, and suddenly, I find myself in the depths of romance with a charming yet dangerous man named Boycie. While we’re truly happy together, some meddlesome relatives are pressuring me to end this relationship, leaving me to decide whether to sever all ties with my family or relinquish my knight in shining armor. To be frank, making this choice isn’t tough for me; however, I worry it may become difficult to manage some of my younger children. Do you think I am making the right choices?
Lily says – While getting entangled with a bad boy may seem thrilling in the moment, rest assured, it will likely result in heartache. One summer, feeling bored with my Barbies, I naively accepted a ride on Oliver French’s BMX, not realizing I was about to embark on a chaotic adventure filled with mischief and petty crime. I still recall fondly that wild afternoon when Oliver taught me how to wrap a dog turd in newspaper, set it aflame, and leave it burning on the doorstep of an unsuspecting neighbor. In a haze of youthful love, we destroyed various insects and vandalized public property with a Sharpie he had stolen. However, the excitement came to a sudden halt when my grandmother spotted me executing the flaming dog turd prank at the doorstep of her dear friend, Elsie. Oliver bolted, leaving me heartbroken and vulnerable to a crazed old woman who believes corporal punishment is the way to discipline youth. What this experience taught me is that while bad boys may seem like fun, they won’t stick around when things turn tough. Therefore, I advise you to end this ill-fated relationship unless you’re prepared for a very sore bottom and a month without pocket money.
Hope that helps!
