Marriage

Submitted by j (United States), Jul 23, 2017 at 21:25

Hi There,
I read your post and it sent chills down my back because it was very similar to my situation. I am 44(don't look like my age I actually look in my mid 30s). I met the love of my life online on a matchmaker site. He was from Jordan and I am American. He is 24 and I am 44. we talked for two months on Skype everyday. I was captivated and he told me he was a virgin too. We both fell inlove and he just bought my plane ticket to go and see him in Jordan. I did that and we actually got married I met his family and a lot of his close friends. He didn't let me spend a dime either. Recently, I came home and I am very depressed and lost without him. I have applied to start the paperwork on him coming over here so we can be together. He would strictly not even think about sex until we were married. I still kinda am in disbelief because I remember the men at 20s over here in the states always thinking about it. At least both of you are Christian he is Muslim and I am Christian. I told him that is the only way I will marry you if I don't have to convert. When I am with him age, ethnicity, weight, or looks nothing matters but being with this other person. I have read many situations that were fraudulent marriages and it has always made my skin crawl. At first I wanted to wait to get married to see if he is real and trustworthy. I thought about it there are no gurantees in life except death.

When I saw him at the airport my heart beats out of body and I knew he and I have a heart and soul connection. His mother also did not know english but she managed a few english words that we just smiled and nodded. My advice to you is true love is something all of us are searching for. Your gut will tell you what to do. I also did a lot of praying to God to guide me. My email is jennydonnally72@gmail.com If you ever want to talk I know how you are feeling. The incredible feeling of love but the lingering doubt. I wish you and your friend all the happiness in Jesus's name. God Bless

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