advice needed

Submitted by Tash (Australia), Oct 2, 2007 at 09:13

I am in the early stages of a relationship with a muslim man. He is 21 and I am 18, I myself am not muslim and have only just begun to do some research on the religion as i know little about it.

He has been very sweet so far and I hate to seem distrustful but I can't help but wonder if he could be trying to manipulate or trick me. He treats me like a princess and tells me I am his life, he never stops telling me he loves me, and to be honest his constant need to charm and dote on me worries me. We have not long been in a relationship and already he is keen to move in together and start our life together. Usually I am very open to different cultures and religions however I am worried that I could be falling into a trap. I would be greatful for any advice anyone has to offer.

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