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Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Youth, Dating and Friendship › Relationships

The question

A friend of mine is in love with someone who is using her, brainwashing her and disrespecting her family; but she will not listen to anyone nor will she leave him no matter what. What should I do?

The answer

Pray for her; and ask the Lord to reveal to her the truth about this person. At the same time keep trying to talk to her in order to open her eyes to the danger she is putting herself in. Also you may need to refer her case to Abouna; since this case is beyond your scope.

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