Just my opinion (Egyptian man)

Submitted by Jenny (United States), Feb 18, 2007 at 17:31

Hello,

I have been married to an Egyptian for the past four years. I am as American as apple pie and have a Catholic background (although I never practiced the religion much.). When I met my husband he was charming, generous, and very sweet and sincere. He drank occasionally, went to gentleman's clubs, and never really prayed or brought up the religion unless I asked about it.

After dating for a couple of months he proposed to me, which I found odd, since we hadn't been dating very long. He was so charming and seemed so sincere and honest that I said yes. Normally engagements between two people last up to a year on average. You take the time to plan the wedding you dream of. This was not the case for me. He insisted we get married immediately and do it at the courthouse. We did this only because he promised a big celebration later.

After the wedding everything changed. He was suddenly very religious and started to push certain things on me. He invited some of his family members to share our small apartment. I spent two years of my life in and out of court to fix his immigration problems. This was post 9/11 and so you could imagine how difficult it is to obtain permanent residency for a muslim man. After he was given a greencard, I didn't matter anymore.

Please be careful when you date Muslim men from any country, not just Egypt. If he is willing to date you for an extended period and does not propose in the first year, I would say he could be one of the good ones. But if he wants to rush into things, be sure to think it through. Also they tend to hide their religion until they are comfortable. they act liberal to gain your trust and make you feel as though they are just like American men.

In reality they sort of are, only once you are married it will be ok for him to be liberal but you will have to be very conservative. No more skirts, cleavage showing shirts, swimsuits, or girls night out. No more shorts on hot summer days. You will be required to cover from ankle to wrist. Please check out this website for more information www.marriedtoanarab.com.

Good Luck! And why not consider American men?

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