Signs that is it real????

Submitted by cinderella (Canada), Jan 22, 2008 at 22:59

Your man sounds just like mine. His family his not hurting for money either. It is a beautiful country, you are going to love it. Here is a question to ask yourself....if he lived in the same country as you but a different state or provence, would you feel the same about him? If you answered yes, then go and meet him!

Do your homework, learn about Islamic culture and customs. Pay attention not only to what he does and says but also what he does not do and does not say. Be careful though because according to Moroccan Islamic custom, if you exchange rings, sleep together and he takes you to his families home YOU ARE MARRIED but you still need the papers to make it legal...lol

I had my Moroccan send me a copy his ID card, plus give me the address and phone number of his parents home. I then gave it to a friend of mine who I kept in touch with (via e-mail) while I was there. My instructions were, if you don't hear from me sound the alarm. I also registered myself with Foreign Affairs before I left and notified them of my travel plans.

Does not sound very romantic but hey, we are women and our hearts tend to cover our eyes sometimes. It's a very long way to travel and always better safe than sorry. Good luck and enjoy!!!

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