some advice

Submitted by kelly (Egypt), Jan 30, 2008 at 06:07

im Living in egypt, and i experience the same thing. i took a chance and i've now been married to him for 3 years. Sorry i dont know Marsa Alam well, im living and working in Sharm El Sheikh. I think you mentioned he cleaned your room? this means he is probably only earning about 60 GBP per month. I suggest you tell him to move to Sharm to find work, where they pay much more money, and there are many foriegn women in relationships with egyptians. There is also many places for you to work.

Maybe you could come on holiday to egypt with a friend, stay in a hotel and meet him frequently, know if he is serious. Maybe look for a job that offers accomodation. Then if you decide to come to egypt, you dont need to live with him straight away, get to know him.

Also look at the age difference, is he a lot older than you? does he speak good english? if he is a lot older, i wouldnt trust him. Also if he doesnt speak a lot of english, he may say he isnt after you for a visa, but be careful. Many housekeeping staff, are looking for a way out, they make almost no money!

i hope this helped.

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