Egyptian Men

Submitted by Egypt (Egypt), Aug 3, 2008 at 05:58

I live in sharm, my husband is Egyptian, and comes from Benha too. I really dont think its a good sign for him to ask you for money! also if his house he wants to fix is in Benha, that isnt suitable for foreigners to live in, you get a lot of attention, surprisingly mostly from the women.

When i married his family gave me gifts, as is the tradtion in egypt. They gave me gold, and even some of their land. An egyptian man, would never ask an egyptian wife for money, so you shouldnt expect him to ask you.

Also if he is working as a waiter, he won't have a very good income. Where in sharm does he work? If he works in hard rock cafe then thats much different than if he works in one of the samll cafes in Naama Bay or Old Market. If you lived in Egypt maybe he would expect you to pay for the rent etc. As he i probably currently living in staff accomodation.

Personally i would be careful with this man, its definalty not a good sign to be asked for money. Living here, i know its a bad sign, and a husnabd who genuinly loves his wfe, doesnt ask for money.

Good Luck xx

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