for Farrah

Submitted by lani (United States), Feb 2, 2008 at 15:12

Farrah, Farrah.....where did you get your information about men in Morocco are judged on the youth and beauty of their wives? Personally, I do not think that is so. I know many younger men who are married to older women and they are very much in love and the guys family love their wives. Not to mention....very happy. I go to Morocco often and some of these younger men have been married to their wives for many years. There are some who go after the older woman for a green card and money, but I think they go after young women for that , too. Picking the right young man is a problem for not only older women, but younger women also.

I want to add one more thing. Are you aware that most people in Morocco do not know their age? Age is not a big factor with most people in Morocco. Ask some Moroccan man or woman how old their parents are. Most of them will say , I do not know. Some of them do not know, when they were born. It is the truth. So, I do not know where you got your information about the beauty and youth thing.

I just wanted some of the other women who are older to not worry about the age difference. Just go for it , if it is the right thing. Times are a changing and time is too precious to waste. Have fun and stay safe. I am not upset , Farrah, just making a point.

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