Further update - I think I'm in love with an Egyptian Christian man

Submitted by Irish Christian (United Kingdom), Jan 27, 2008 at 18:18

First of all, thanks for the comments so far everyone.

After he stopped talking to me I sent him loads of text messages and called him. Finally he took my call without hanging up. He said he has told me many times what he believes in in life and scamming people for money, visa etc is totally against his beliefs. He claims to be extremely hurt by my accusations. So I apologised for offending him and tried to explain that I dont wanna fall in love with someone who doesn't truly love me. He has started talking to me again.

My concerns have now become his jealousy and his devotion to his religion.

With regard to jealousy if he knows I'm going out somewhere he'll text me and if I dont reply he'll send me messages saying he is worried about me or asking if i'm with another man. I'm not used to this so it's a bit strange for me.

Second, with regard to his religion, he says he will only marry me if his priest agrees to marry us and that I have proved myself to be a good Christian. He won't marry me unless I'm a virgin (which I am, I want to wait til married) and sends mixed signals regarding sex. Sometimes he sends me texts saying what he would like to do to me, other times when we chat on MSN he says he's looking for love not sex and I feel like a whore for even saying I want to kiss him! What is wrong with this guy?? So many mixed signals!

I know a lot of you are going to say why dont I just forget him but the truth is I think I love him (yes after only 3 weeks of proper chat) and to be honest I'm sick of my boring life here in Ireland!

Once again, we are both 23 and he knows I have no money!

Thanks everyone, please keep the advice rolling!

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