my friend's leaving... :(
By eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
Philippines
March 3, 2010 9:59am CST
i have this friend who has a lot of problems financially. she would always search for ways in order for her to have money no matter how small it is. months came, she met a guy online. he is also a Filipino but grew up in the States because his grandfather was an American citizen. the guy would always send her stuffs and money. most of my classmates thought that my friend was only after of his money but my friend loves him so much. the guy promised her a visa so that she'll transfer there and continue her studies. i really felt a bit scared because she's only seventeen (she will celebrate her birthday this April) and she agreed to marry the guy. i know that the has a lot of good intentions to her but my friend's too young. he should have waited until she finished her studies. hmmm... i always advice her to continue her studies here but she won't listen to me. yesterday, she told me that next semester she will stop studying because she'll work in a call center while waiting for her visa. she's still too young (by the way, i'm 20)... do you think she's doing the right thing?
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5 responses
@yresh12 (3212)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
She could have a very good future if her decision is right. I think that she is too young to go for this. Living is very hard especially when were in rough times. I would also go for that if I don't have a choice. I hope that the guy loves her much and not leave her because she's really young.
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
7 Mar 10
if i were her-i'd try to get some more background info on the guy before she either moves or marries.once she gets here,he could be a totally different guy than the way he presents himself,and then she'd be screwed.
17 is awful young to be making a life decision like marriage already.
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
3 Mar 10
Hi, eLsMarie. At her age, she should at least finish her studies. It is very important that she does this. She should get her education and then pursue her relationship with this guy. She will have to make the best decision for herself that will work out better for her in the end.
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
i totally agree with you. i'm not trying to hinder her decision but it's just that she's still very young to have her own family. aside from that, if i was her mother, i wouldn't allow her to get married at a very young age. her parents spent money for her education but she always feel that she's poor that's why at times she get inferior.
@common_man (1799)
• India
3 Mar 10
i also feel she should finish her study, before she leave for states.
