I think I'm in love with an Egyptian Christian man - help!

Submitted by Irish Christian (United Kingdom), Jan 22, 2008 at 07:40

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice.

I met an Egyptian Christian guy in June 2006 whilst on holiday with my boyfriend in Hurghada, Egypt. We were just friends, had a laugh and exchanged email addresses. He added me to his MSN Messenger shortly after but it was only 3 weeks ago that we actually were online at the same time and began chatting.

What started as a general catch-up quickly became him telling me he loved me. He claims to be a virgin, law abiding Christian who won't have full sex until marriage. I'm still with the same boyfriend although things aren't perfect between us.

He makes me soo happy, I can't stop thinking about him, can't get him out of my head. We chat a lot on MSN but he works seven days a week for a UK holiday company in Hurghada ao our chats tend to be very late at night, often with him only getting a couple of hours sleep.

We use webcam, he's sent me pics, I've sent him pics. We can be just chatting on MSN and he'll randomly say he loves me!

He says his family are very important to him and wants me to come out and meet them, I don't think he is bothered about coming to Ireland. I am willing to finish with the boyfriend and get a job out there for the summer to see how it goes but I'm terrified!

I 'm 23 and the times I've been to Egypt before with my boyfriend I get a lot of hassle from men. He is also 23 and promises to look after me. He says if anyone even tries to touch me he will kill them!

My question is really what do you think? Do I trust him? Do I leave my life behind here and give it a go with him?

I don't want to tell anyone at home cos they'll think i'm crazy to leave my boyfriend who I am sure loves me. I am an Irish Christian and I have no money! He knows I'm not rich!

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Thanks

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