Dating Egyptian Man

Submitted by Sara (United States), May 28, 2007 at 01:25

I met an Egyptian man online 7 years ago. He has never asked me for money, never asked anything of me. He swears he loves me and I put him through many tests. I acted like I did not care for 6 years and even dated other american men and told him when he asked. I have never lied to him and never will. I thought he just wanted citizenship and that during this time, he would have found another woman to marry him and give him citizenship. To make a long story short, he is still here declaring his love for me. I am seriously thinking about taking a trip to meet him and his family and friends. I want to see where he comes from before I contemplate marrying him and sponsoring him on a trip to the USA. He says he does not want citizenship, just wants to be with me. I told him the cultural difference is a concern to me since I will not be controlled, I am a career woman and i will continue to work and I will not convert and I will never cover up. I also made it clear that if I am hit, I hit back. There is only so much you can do to test a person to see if they are for real. I am looking for some feedback. Thanks!

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