To: Lisa - sounds like you may enjoy this moment

Submitted by Julie Mawson (Australia), Apr 28, 2008 at 07:12

Hi Lisa! There are some lovely men in Egypt and the more educated they are the better chance of you having met a very nice man. As your Egyptian friend is able to travel to the uSA there aren't any security concerns as he would not have been granted a tourist visa to the US.

Usually the men in the bazaars that are trying to persuade you to come into their shops etc are the ones to be wary of. I would suggest researching on the interent and reading all you can on Islam as although it may not appear that he does not practice by visiting a mosque and praying each day, I would be very surprised if he doesn't.

My Egyptian partner has only just started praying in front of me and I have been with him for 2 years. To understand Islam goes a long way to understanding an Arabic man! To be aware of the scamming signs I can suggeste firstly to follow your gut instinct. If you feel that you being scammed then you probably are.

If, when you meet him again in Egypt, he does not introduce you to his family and friends than that could be a warning sign too. If you do meet his friends, take note of them too. Do they appear honest and genuine? Take your time to get to know this man - you have had a head start by being with him for 3 weeks. All the best and enjoy!

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