Dear Anita,

Thank you for your reply. She and I plan to study together in Australia next year. But I am not sure if I can be in Australia for some reason and she’s aware of the possibility. She told me that let’s give us a chance when we are already in Australia. Does that mean she wants to try this relationship again?

I remember her mom told her to find a nice, loving man as her father used to be harsh to her mom. My dad used to be abusive towards my mom, too. But I don’t see how that affects me (just in my case). Could her past (her father used to be harsh to her mom) affect her feelings at some point in the relationship?

Do you suggest any way to help my gf out?

Thank you Anita