My opinion...

Submitted by Jackie (United States), Dec 8, 2008 at 23:09

Well, I feel like I have to tell you that you are being a bit overprotective of your 40 yr old daughter. There is unfortunately nothing you can do but tell her your feelings and hope and pray that she is doing the right thing. She will never know unless she gives it a shot. It is her life and she deserves to be happy. Now, I am married to a Moroccan man. We have been together for 12 years. Married for 11. We have 3 beautiful children and he is a loving, wonderful husband and father. We have 2 vacation homes in Morocco and go there every year for 4-6 weeks. Morocco is a very European country. I think you are being a bit stereotypical about your views on Morocco and the men there. Sure there are possessive men there. Just as there are here in America. You will hear good stories and you will hear bad. Just like in the US. My husband is Muslim and I am Christian. If you study the religion at all, you will see that is is VERY similar to Christianity. The main difference being that they believe Jesus to be a prophet, but not the son of God. Moroccans are very welcoming, warm and loving. I think you should let your daughter make her own decisions, whether you agree with them or not, she is very much an adult and needs you to support her and love her.

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