Dear Kelly,

Submitted by Janna (Serbia), May 10, 2016 at 07:37

They can behave like kids. I know one Arab guy who did exactly the same to his co-worker, even though she was Arab as well. They have that tendency to be liked by everyone, or even a silly wish to make people feel good about themselves. He will give you all sort of compliments and make you feel special, but he sees some spark in any girl. I'm not sure they can put the focus on protecting and caring for only one, for they have so big hearts (sarcasm :D). Not bad intentions, but, yeah, so immature and raised to be bosses with the world turning around them.

He dated her for few months and got bored. She thought he was crazy about her, but according to what he told me, he knew she wasn't the one from the beginning - he was thinking of me when he was kissing her (?). And we weren't the only ones, I've found him complimenting other girls on social media, no sexual intentions though. She suffered, blocked him everywhere and got married to other guy.

I guess it pulls its roots from the way mothers treated them and forgave them all accidents for a snuggle. Imagine a boy surrounded by aunts from little feet, all being so loving and treating him like a future emperor. Not to mention their internal conflict between religious rules and instincts promoted by Western media they consume.

The fact that they are suppressing themselves till long after puberty isn't on our side. By rising you in clouds he makes you vulnerable. It's the same guy from my post. http://www.danielpipes.org/comments/229351

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