I am sexually attracted to children

Dear Obaa Yaa,

I am a young man residing in Tamale. I am 40 years old and I have got my own business which is going on successfully.

The nature of my job had made me richer and am able to afford anything that I want.

My only problem is that I need a part­ner but I don’t fall in love with matured women. I am attracted to children.

I have had an encounter with so many women who are ‘marriage materials and type’ but none of them touch my heart.

In my previous relationship, the girl I dated was 15 years. She took me as a big brother but to me she was my lover.

Now that she is 22 and I can marry her, I have lost interest in her.

Obaa Yaa, what do you think is actual­ly wrong with me? Is it normal? How can I have a partner if I continue to feel this way?

Dabo, Tamale.

Dear Dabo,

I don’t even know how to start this conversation. It is not everything that your heart desires that you should go for.

You need to understand that your de­sire for children sexually is criminal under the laws of this land so it should not be entertained.

I suggest you seek the assistance of psychologist to advise you or else you might end up in jail.

You might be suffering from pedophilia which is a condition of being sexually attracted to children. You need psychiat­ric help.

I suggest you also speak to your pastors to help you in prayers, in case it might be spiritual.