Seeking Advice on a Difficult Situation
As-salamu alaykum everyone, I’m going through a tough time and could use some guidance. I’ve been speaking with a potential suitor from abroad for the past two years, and honestly, it’s been a rollercoaster-more lows than highs. Last year, I considered ending things, but my mother and grandmother advised me to give him another chance, saying he might be the best match for me. It’s worth mentioning that my mom had an arranged marriage with my father that ended in divorce, and she had a feeling it wasn’t right from the start. To honor my mother’s wishes, I continued the relationship and tried to make it work, even though she also encouraged me to keep my options open because we have some differences in values. Lately, my health has been suffering-I’ve lost a lot of weight and am down to 80 pounds, and we don’t know why. I’m also at risk of losing my job. While he has helped me with my studies and supported me through my master’s degree, I often felt hesitant to accept help because it sometimes felt like it would be held over me. Recently, I met an Egyptian brother who lives nearby, and we share similar values and backgrounds-we really get along (but again, I’m cautious). Any thoughts or duas would be appreciated, jazakum Allahu khayran.