I am a 25-year-old bachelor renting a two-roomed house in Harare. I am having problems with my landlady who is making moves on me. When I first met her to pay my rent she told me that she also accepts payment in kind. I did not know what that meant and I still don’t know. But I don’t think I will like the meaning when I find out. At one point she told me that I am free to come and “entertain me during your off days because I am lonely most of the time.”
I have a girlfriend and when I told her she freaked out about it and I didn’t see why she did because to me those words meant nothing. How can I make my girlfriend understand that I am not cheating on her? – Shadreck
Dear Shadreck
I believe at 25 you are mature enough to read between the lines. Your landlady is expecting that you two may be more than just a mere tenant and his landlady. You need to be very careful how you react because you don’t want to regain consciousness after you have already fallen into the Lioness’ den.
Your girlfriend has every reason to freak out. Your reaction and how you are taking this issue is a cause for concern. You are subconsciously aware of what your landlady means, so your partner is right to be scared that you will be snatched away from her.
You need to draw the line very clearly with the landlady and act professionally whenever you meet her. Keep your distance and be very cool and polite. Your girlfriend needs to be assured not by word of mouth but by your actions. Do not blame her for her reactions. She loves you and she does not want to lose you. – Aunty Lisa
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