Confusion

Submitted by Phoenix (United Kingdom), Nov 3, 2006 at 14:14

I met a Turkish man, he'd split with his wife and two kids, but no one in his family knew theyd split, so when family called, they behaved like they were together. he said it was a cultural thing. He's not into any religion, but believes in God.

He says he doesnt want a girlfriend, just a friend to sleep with occasionally, and i should never fall in love with him, because he'd never be mine. His ex lives 200 miles away, so what he does here doesnt effect his life there. Today, i wrote him a letter saying i don't like the life he's offering. Am i being stupid? Does he realise how English women think? He cant speak English very well. Do all Turkish men use women? '

Someone please help me to understand the culture better, or maybe give me advice that i've done myself a favour by walking away. I only understand British culture. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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