DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 -- GREETINGS everyone. Im Miss D and Im completely exhausted with my life right now. Im forced to choose between what my parents taught me and what my boyfriend of one year is demanding. You see, I was raised by very strict, conservative parents.

They taught me good manners, how to behave well like a lady – dress appropriately, be of good cheer especially with guests and people around you and be kind and respectful to all people whether rich, poor, young or old.

As I passed the adolescence phase to adulthood, my mother made sure that I understood why I should be careful with men. Time and time again she told me to beware of men with bad intentions as they could easily ruin my future.

My mother always emphas...