For Sugar Nut

Submitted by Zella (United States), May 31, 2008 at 20:19

The reason you haven't seen his friends with Moroccan girls is because dating is unheard of in the culture. "Love" is a western word and Muslim men have learned that saying "I love you" brings on the money, visa, etc. Marriage is still pre-arranged.

Have you ever heard of "bride price?" I feel so sad for the many women and I'm sure men who get trapped into so-called relationships via the internet. If everyone would just take a holiday and read a book on the culture/religion (culture/government/religion is one), perhaps there would be less heartaches. These men are liars and the behavior doesn't change when they move to a western country.

I keep seeing women post the comment that they don't understand how these men can openly be so dishonest. The answer is very simple. Lying to a "non-believer" is ok and lying to another Muslim is acceptable if it is for the good of the person who is telling the lie. I wish you the very best but my suggestion is to take good care of yourself and spend your money on YOU.

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