Advice on a relashionship with a Muslim man

Submitted by Joanne (United Kingdom), Oct 4, 2007 at 12:29

I am a non- muslim woman, I have been married to a Muslim man for ten years. I have to say I had the same experiences when we first met, constantly giving me attention etc.

Things have changed for the worse, I am not allowed any drink (alchohol) in the house, that extends to family at christmas time. There is no compromise on his side whatsoever, the marriage is not in any way as I would like, we battle over everything, from what I wear to not being (allowed) to go to a concert..

Sorry to be so negative about being married to a Muslim but this is the truth of it, I have several friends in the same position and it seems they all act exactly the same, being very sweet and drawing you in, then you marry, then they change. If you were my daughter I would advise you not to continue,you will be much happier in the long term.

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