Dont agree Steph

Submitted by K (Ireland), Feb 16, 2007 at 10:21

Steph

I get the feeling the longer i have been on this site, that you are going through a hell of a time with your husband. Where exactly do you live. Have you not got the option to leave him, for you and your daughter's sake. there must be some kind of help there for you, or what about your family?. I feel for you, and get the impression you have become very bitter and depressed against all men in general.

Its just by looking at your replies to some people, telling them no stay away, Muslims are all the same. I really dont agree with that at all. You are having it bad, but that doesnt mean everyone will. I know a few people who either are married in Turkey to muslim men or are going out together. Life is very similar to here in ireland ,they work, go out socializing at the weekends and general have fun together. There are some differences like Turkish people enjoy spending more time with their family and regulary have social occasions together. They are more respectful, and lead a healthier way of life. And of course the weather, the beaches and the culture. I have spent a good bit of time out there so i feel i have some experience.

I'm sure some arab countries were religion is practiced more and still hold old traditional values is different, but i dont know so i wont presume.

What i want to come across in this message, is for all the other girls on this site that are in love with muslim men and think that they may have a future together, just check things out, take things very slow and look after yourself. Never lose your identity and always be yourself. You will be respected more and enjoy your new relationship.

Learn a lot about the cultural differences and so on. It really depends on how devoted to his religion he is as to the sort of changes you can expect. The friends i know who live there are very happy, and i hope to be there with them one day happy too.

Regards

K.

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