They’re fast, they grunt - and they’re much easier to park than a car.

This week’s dilemma is from 22 year old Pippa whose boyfriend wants to buy a motorbike.

Pippa loves her boyfriend very much and wants him to have fun. But she doesn’t want him to have an accident and either injure himself – or become a statistic.

• When you’re going out with someone…how much influence do you have-or should you have on their life decisions?

• Even in a marriage – how much freedom should each person have?

• Last year, 230 motorcyclists were killed on Australian roads.

• The proportion of fatalities to the number of registered vehicles on the road is much higher for motorcyclists, than it is for car drivers.

• These are obviously statistics that Pippa is worried about, when Adam talks about buying a motorbike.

• However not every motorcyclist comes off their bike. Many people choose to ride motorbikes because they’re fun, because they require less petrol, and because of the inadequacy of public transport in some areas.

• That’s certainly why Adam wants one – he says motorbikes are heaps of fun and he loves riding them.

The Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia’s motto is “Let those who ride, decide!”

That may be – Pippa has voiced her objections to Adam, saying she doesn’t want him to buy a motorcycle. How should Pippa respond?

Is there a question that’s on your mind?  If so, email us dilemma@theopenhouse.net.au and we’ll make your dilemma our big question for next week.