I am in the same boat...

Submitted by beth (United States), Oct 6, 2007 at 23:34

My story is nearly identical of yours, EXCEPT, mine is going after 7 years of me being his girlfriend. I did have a daughter who is now 13 from a previous marriage.

He isn't going to get a Lebanese woman because of religion, because he doesn't fast or pray or ANYTHING. Me and my daughter go to the mosque to learn the Islam ways, much more in 7 years, than he probably has his entire life. His reason for going is to respect his mother and his uncles. They expect him to get a Lebanese wife, and he is preparing to go.

I am not doing very good to be honest, and neither is my daughter. We have lived together for the last 6 years, and I can't imagine my life any other way. The pressure from family and friends is unbelievable. He is now 38 and expected to get married and have kids. I am 33. I would love to have some support and advice on this subject, i just don't know how to move on.

We sold our home in June due to financial problems, and he moved back home with his mother. I am currently staying with friends. Being apart is difficult, but he still calls me at least 7 times a day, and i see him once a week or so.

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