Dear GC Readers,

I have had to big problems for some years now and when it seems like one is about to be solved, the other is becoming an obstacle.

First of all, I am a single mother who has been single for many years now, though I have had some short relationships which did not work.

About two years about, I lost my job when the company I worked for had to be shut down and since then, I have been moving from one interview room to another, still searching for a decent job.

When it comes to money, I am not that tight—at least for now since I was given some money when I was made redundant.

About a month ago, I met a handsome gentleman at church and we’ve kept in touch. He knows of my daughter and has expressed interest in me and I like him too.

We will have our first dinner date this week and I am worried about one thing; should I tell him that I don’t have a job and that I have been out of work for two years now?

I am worried because I don’t want to come across like a baggage though I know I am not. But with a daughter and no job at the moment, I feel he may be forced to run out and never return to me.

Can I get some ideas as to how to handle this situation and whether to tell him the truth or pull a white lie when we go for the date? It is definitely he will ask what I do.

From Priscilla L /USA

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