Algerian men.

Submitted by Annmarie (United Kingdom), Aug 4, 2010 at 09:44

Hi,

I am married to an Algerian man, I am from England. when I first met him, i couldnt settle with him, i think it was because of our different cultures, and plus i wasnt ready to settle down so we were onn and off for about 3 yrs, and when we werent together i would miss him and we would always end up together again, I married him in September 2009, Algerian men are very superstitious, they can be quite rude (so it seems) but this is the way they are, but they do have good hearts, they respect their families, and do work hard.

They can seem quite secretive and even after 4 yrs this can get annoying, i think my husband does it as he knows it annoys me, and its a bit of banter now...people were wary when i said i was going to marry him they kept saying to be careful because he may be looking for a visa, this actually reall ofended me, i am a very head strong person and would never let myself get into this situation and maybe this is also why we were on and off for a long time, I think I had to make double sure his intentions were real.

He is the most kind hearted person I have ever met, he loves me for who I am, and i dont know what would have happened if i had listened to them mean people who slated him thinking it wouldnt work!! I have also been to Algeria, and it is a nice place but you need a car, and be prepared as it can be a bit of a culture shock, it is a bit mediterranian but there is a lot of security and women arent seen too much at night, it isnt really a holiday for people who like to go out drinking every night, the people are very humble and proud of their country and will do anything for you, it warms my heart when i think of his family and how welcome they made me feel, there are some lovely beaches and loads of shops in the centre of Algiers its a shame the country has had negative things happen, i hope one day the Algerians will be able to live their lives normal xx

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