Dear Diana,
I am 20 and my boyfriend is of the same age. We have been together for three months. He wants a physical relationship, but I am not ready for it. How do I tell him I don't want to? Whenever I refuse to give in, he gets angry and annoyed. He tells me that there are plenty of girls who will sleep with him if I don't. I don't wish to lose him.
— Ravina

 

Dear Ravina,
He needs to know exactly how you feel and he needs to respect it. You have your reasons for not doing it and if he truly loves you, he will understand. He can't force you into a physical relationship at this juncture as it appears you are unsure of a future with him. You are still young. Tell him you like him and want to spend time with him, but let him know where your boundaries are till you are sure about the relationship. Communication is the key to a successful relationship.