for ms. cheryl & ms. Isis =)

Submitted by Anya (Qatar), Jun 29, 2008 at 06:58

Hello Ms. Cheryl C,

I just came across this site...and find it so interesting cos i can relate to the issue of having an egyptian boyfriend...look by any means i guess 1 year of knowing each other in a relationship is never enough, even with western men or any other nationalities.

I advise you to take your time and go on with the relationship until you find out the real motive, if he really loves you he won't push the matters especially the marriage on you. You must have enough time to at least be familiar on his culture, family, religion and some more other things related to him. Marriage is not a bed of roses at all even though couples are extremely in love with each other.

On the lighter side, I am currently working & residing in Qatar (part of middle east country) and i have been with my egyptian boyfriend for exactly 30 months tomorrow. =) I am 27 and he's 28, we are both working in a bank over here. I could say that we are so happy and in love and i tell you we are 2 different worlds, me being an asian/christian and him as arab/muslim; but you know I have never felt this happy before. He is so sincere, loving and respectful to me. II have already introduced him to my mom & they pretty much get along with each other. I have been to egypt also last december and met some of his brothers & sisters in law (as a starter) and they were absolutely nice & well educated people. I am not really into meeting his parents yet although they knew me already because they are not speaking english at all.

Culture and religion is not an issue between us like Ms. Isis & her boyfriend( i have read her comments & it was a delight to me). Although we are both still young we are not yet heading for any kind of marriage conversation...we are just taking our time and see if fate will be on our side. But you know right now my fear is that what will happen if we will not end up being together...?

I don't know i really would want some clues but i am refusing to open up this topic because i guess it's not yet necessary for now. I'm afraid that we are making ourselves exclusive for each other and that this might be a mistake in the end. Maybe Ms. Isis could give me some advice on this.

we are heading towards our 3rd year and i'm glad to tell you that our relationship is getting stronger besides my silly fears...

So that's it Ms. Cheryl, i hope you could get something out of my comment & story....

I sincerely wish you happiness & peace of mind.

regards,

Anya

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