Pezdispenser/interfaith marriage

Submitted by Jordana Ghannam Ahmed, Nov 13, 2017 at 22:12

That's is a great article, actually there are a few good news stories (I want to say on Al Jazeera) regarding PA/israeli cross marriages/relationships. It hits home for me as my bio dad is a Jewish palestinian as is one brother, and it can make for some interesting dynamics with friends and relationships given the current situation at at hand in the Israeli and palestinian territories. Interfaith marriages or intercultural marriages/relationships; They CAN work, but definitely have to be considered on a case by case basis. Because one is good, doesn't mean they all are or that it will be successful for everyone; likewise, though there are plenty of horror stories, negative experiences and red flagged encounters to write a lengthy series of books on, there ARE happy, successful, genuine and compatible marriages and relationships between Mena men and their female counterparts as well as western women too

. It can go both ways although sadly, the success stories are the exception and not the rule, so it IS wise to excercise caution and be prudent and objective with any budding friendship or romantic endeavor especially those that originate online. I have read many of the stories in this forum (which I located entirely in accident couple years ago, ironically enough during a google search for mena guy stereotypes I.e. Jokes/memes and such to tease my brothers with as we are a middle eastern family although I was raised in the USA unlike my older siblings) and am blown away by the sheer number and extent of your stories; surely this will serve to prevent others from being taken advantage of and having their hearts played with. I wish the very best for all of you and encourage you al to keep your heads High and your confidence and guards up, and don't let these men silence you or keep you down

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