for annie

Submitted by lani (United States), May 2, 2008 at 19:06

Hi , Annie. To answer your question about the marriage age. The men have to be 18 and the girls can marry at 15. You asked , why would he tell his parents you married him to help him.

1) He is probably going to marry someone else that was arranged by his family. It is very possible. For you to agree to his "little tale" is like saying that you fully know what you are getting yourself into with him.

2) I did not read your original post again to know , if you are older than he is. If you are, he may or want his parents to accept you for now and that later on........he will marry the young , fertile , beautiful girl.

You said that the two of you spent time together in Agadir. Was it with his parents, too? You lived in their house , while you were there? Most Moroccans will accept your coming there and taking you all over on a tour. Most times, you will be picking up the tab for everything. Just know , that your man wants to make your visit as comfortable for him than for you. Don't worry ,youll think he is doing everything for you and making you feel like his queen. There is always a price on your part.

Your man does not sound like he loves you. He is making you out to be a laughing stock. As for Julie, maybe she is going out with him still or it may be another man with the same name. I can only hope for the best for you Annie. I hope you will get all of this straightened out quick, before your heart will be broken Stay safe and be careful. I hope I answered most of your questions. If not, there are a lot of other people who can help in here.

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