Dear MTN, Help me Please!!! I have fallen in love with a man that is not of my religious faith. I am Jewish and he is Catholic. My family is very disappointed that I could not fall in love with a Jewish man. I hate to say it, but religion is not as important to me as it is to my parents. I do want to make them happy, but my heart wants what it wants. Do you think that I should dump my boyfriend and look for a Jewish man? Thank you. - Jenn Dear Jenn, That is a really tough question. Over my eight years experience have I seen successful couples with one being Jewish and one being Catholic? Yes. Have I seen couples in the same situation have problems and break up because of it? I'm sorry, but yes. More so that then first, unfortunately. I wish I could tell you that the road ahead will be all roses and sunshine, but I can't. Anytime you add an obstacle into a relationship, it always makes things harder. Relationships are hard enough. For one to succeed in this department, you need to be compatible (which out of every 100 people you meet, only 3 of them are), and you need to have chemistry. That in itself is hard enough to find. That is the major reason why people come into my Matchmaking service to begin with. Now you are adding something extra into the pot. With life being so difficult anyway, and the fact that life is so short, I believe in finding the right person to enjoy every bit of life with, and not settling. The fact that you are writing to me makes me feel that you think in the back of your head that this might not be the ideal situation. Especially if you are young, I say look for someone in your own faith, this way you can raise your children (if you choice to have them), with a lot less stress, and a lot more Love! -MTN Dear MTN, I have been dating a girl for two years that really wants to get married. I am only 27 and I am not financially secure yet. She thinks that I will never be ready for marriage and I am starting to think she may be right. I'm starting to think that if I really did want to marry her, I would be willing to, even though I am not financially set yet. Do you think that after two years at my age I should know if I want to marry her? - Tommy Dear Tommy, Nowadays people are waiting longer to get married to make sure they are making the right move. Marriage is a HUGE deal. If you are not 100 per cent sure now, wait and continue dating to see if you ever get to 100 per cent positive that she is the one. It doesn't matter how long it takes. There is no time limit on true Love! If your girlfriend can't wait for you until you're totally sure, then she's not the right girl for you. It has to be the right timing on both ends. So I hope that helps. -MTN Dear MTN, My son is 34 and single. Every day I worry about him. He was left at the altar four years ago, and I fear that he will never find love again. This woman broke his heart and he never tries to go out or meet girls since the day she left him. My heart weeps for my son and the thought that he may never find happiness. I want to help him but I don't want to overstep my boundaries. What can I do for my son? -Loving Mom Dear Loving Mom, Unfortunately there is nothing you can do except perhaps mention you know a Private Matchmaker that has lots of very attractive girls who are all looking for marriage. Other than that, he has to want it enough to make the steps to find someone on his own. Hopefully he will take your advice. If he does, please write me and let me know that he is your son, and I will take extra special care of him, so you won't have to worry about him anymore. Thanks for writing. You're a terrific Mom! -MTN Please send in your questions to [email protected]. Maureen Tara Nelson Private Matchmaking, Inc. 1-888-31-MATCH