For Becreative

Submitted by Zella (United States), Jun 15, 2009 at 18:39

So nice of you to respond. Your husband should be taking care of you and not asking you for money. If you were Muslim and working, you would not have to contribute to the household unless you wanted. If he asks you for money, make real sure he pays it back. Remind him that if he respects his wife, he won't be asking for money.

The only way to deal with these men is to be well-armed with facts and never let them think you can't live without them. It makes no difference how you were married, the issue is that you are his legal wife and he is expected to respect and take care of you. Once your husband realizes that you are familiar with his culture/religion (actually both are one in the same), he will either realize that he can't take advantage of you or he'll leave.

I wish you the very best of luck in your marriage. My advice is to learn as much as you can about your husband's culture/religion.

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