Dear Pastor,

I am 19 years old, and I am facing a relationship crisis. About a week ago, I found out that I'm pregnant. My boyfriend, by whom I got pregnant, now seems to be going through a phase. He's ignoring my calls, and pretending like I don't exist.

I don't know what to do. I'm deeply in love with this young man. I need your advice. Please help me.

C.S., Kingston, Jamaica

Dear C.S.,

The only suggestion I could make is that you carry the pregnancy. This guy, perhaps, is confused. Perhaps he was not ready to become a father, and he doesn't even know how to handle the situation in which he has found himself.

Both of you made a mistake by having unprotected sex. Therefore, he has to learn to stand by you through thick and thin, so to speak. You may have to tell your parents that he is ignoring you, and have them speak to him and his parents on your behalf. So, please do not hide anything from your parents and other relatives, because in your condition you are going to need all the help you can get.

Pastor