reply to reader about his just a bf..

Submitted by Belinda (Australia), Sep 7, 2008 at 23:59

See the thing is, he was born and raised here in Melbourne, Australia. He does not follow there culture like he was in Lebanon. Many Lebanese people don't here. As for him being muslim and all these things could happen if i was to marry him, i think is personally going overboard. Im only being honest because if you think about it, we are in Australia. If he had bad intentions on hurting me or ruining my life he would of taken me with him overseas and obeyed his parents rules.

I mean my mother is a catholic, she married a muslim. That does not make me a catholic neither a muslim. I choose to follow my own path but my father did not take her overseas and do this and do that. Im not saying muslims are good people or there perfect because there not. My father used to beat my mother constantly if she didnt listen. My mother is someone also from experience just like the rest of you who can speak about being in a relationship with a muslim. Mind you, no ones perfect. My concern is that muslim men are much more strict and rougher with women than ay other cultures and so on. That i can relate to and admit. Thats what worrys me.

Being in that strict household, living with the guy and not being able to move a step without being watched or questioned. Im in a relationship now with a muslim and he is protective with me. Why? This is his reason why, i did ask him up front. His response was, I dont want you leaving me for another guy. I know there are other guys who want to be with you and so on. That was what he said.

He is insecure i must admit. Very insecure. But that's what messes with my mind is why be so insecure for? im not going to leave you for anyone else, if i say i love you then I Love You! i dont say it because it makes me feel good. I say it because its true. Basically the strictness, is the only thing that worrys me and not just that it annoys me!

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