In reference to a yellow card in Algeria & My experience with a Muslim

Submitted by Aquarian (Canada), Nov 18, 2014 at 15:39

Yes, it opens more doors to jobs...Speaking from experience, there is a lot for you to know and decide about making a life with a muslim. I am married to an algerian. Pros and cons. If you are an independent woman, secure in yourself and beliefs, you may not be able to accept certain cultural beliefs about woman...Especially if he comes from a very traditional background (like his mother barely leaving the house, needs permission, etc.).

He may act like he is down with our culture, for the most part, but there will be one thing that will remain the same; women are inferior in terms of respect. Husbands can talk rudely to the wife, raise their voice to their wife, be insensitive, be curt, but NEVER the woman. Husbands seldom take blame. They will just remember what you did or said unless you make them admit their mistake. This is ingrained in them since childhood.

My hubby is a good man overall, works hard, cares about my kids, affectionate, funny, attentive, passionate lover, etc., but there is an ugly side of him I never saw before. It is to the point that I am not sure now if I want to have a child with him...debating on starting to try for one...

Sorry all, guess I just needed to vent, lol

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