I’m here in Accra to work and I met my ex-boyfriend’s mother. This woman was everything to me when I was dating her son. When I decided to walk out of the relationship, she was the one I felt would be disappointed, but I’d gotten to a point where all I had to do was leave.

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She called me and asked what the problem was. I explained my side of the story. She said, “I wish the two of you would work out, but it’s OK if it’s not working for you. I understand.”

Once she understood me, nothing my ex did to bring me back worked. A year later, he traveled abroad. I also met Nat, a guy who loves me to the moon and back.

When I met my ex’s mom, we talked at length. She asked me to visit and I did. To me, it was safe because my ex is no longer in the picture. While with her, I talked about the problem I was facing—accommodation and how much I needed to rent a small place for myself. She said, “Hey, you don’t have to worry. I live here alone and have two extra rooms plus the boy’s quarters. You’re always welcome to live with me.”

Everything looks good about her offer. Her place is closer to work, it’s also a dignified place to live, plus she’ll be there to help when needs be. My problem now is how to explain this to Nat. He’s not in Accra and he knows I’m having issues with accommodation.

I don’t know where to start or how to say it for it to sound alright in his ears. Ordinarily, he’s very understanding and considerate, but telling him this feels like I’m taking him to the fringes of his emotions. Should I try it? Or just forget about the offer and continue to hustle for accommodation?

—Frimpomaa

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