Her attitude has changed

Dear Obaa Yaa,

There is something happening that could ruin the relation­ship with my girlfriend if it is not checked.

My girlfriend has a beautiful chocolate complexion which I am proud of.

In recent times, she has start­ed bleaching in a manner I find annoying.

When I asked her why she is bleaching, she was unable to give me any tangible reason except to say that she wants the skin to be smooth.

I have, however, learnt from a friend of her’s that she admires another friend who has bleached her skin.

Because of that, I have warned her about the dangers and ramifi­cations involved in bleaching but she has turned a blind eye.

One annoying thing is that after spending all her money on bleaching soaps and creams, she persistently worries me for money as if I am indebted to her.

I am beginning to think that she is bleaching to attract other men just as the friend is doing.

I am thinking of breaking up with her because she is not ready to listen to me.

Asare, Accra.

Dear Asare,

You don’t need to break up with her because she is bleaching. Try and coax this girl to give up this bad habit and if possible get her a pastor and parents to talk to her.

If this should fail, give her an ultimatum to give up this habit or risk losing the relationship.

Bleaching has side effects and can cause skin cancer.

You can also advise her to do the skin therapy with a good body cream.