Would you marry a non-Lebanese?

[Dalzi]

Originally Posted by Xena

Well my husband-to-be is Belgian so i surely don't mind marrying a non-lebanese.

However i must admit that i always hear annoying critics coming from people in lebanon about my man's nationality... my parents always have to take my defense whenever someone knows that i'll be marrying a belgian... I guess in lebanon it's more accepted that a lebanese man marries a non lebanese woman than a lebanese woman marrying a non lebanese man ...

Have your parents tried to enlarge a picture of him and hang it in the living room? It might work.

Many Lebanese, like other mortals, happen to be very racist especially when it comes to colour. If she marries from Bangladesh, they think it's a joke and laugh when you mention him even if he's "The Lord" of Bangladesh. With Belgium you're fine :D

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Salome

Tell us whether you would consider marrying a non-Lebanese? Why or why not? Or on what this could depend on? Especially someone from a different culture?

Admins, could you please add a poll with the following options?

A - Yes, I have no problem with it

B - It depends on...(explain)

C - No, I can relate to Lebanese only

D - I don't know

I do not mind marrying a non-Lebanese at all. My current girlfriend is not Lebanese (far from it in cultural and geographical terms) and granted that our relationship stays strong, I would not hesitate in popping the question (don't tell her yet ). All what matters to me is whether or not we get along and understand each other's needs and wants.

[Dalzi]

Originally Posted by Sirius

I do not mind marrying a non-Lebanese at all. My current girlfriend is not Lebanese (far from it in cultural and geographical terms) and granted that our relationship stays strong, I would not hesitate in popping the question (don't tell her yet ). All what matters to me is whether or not we get along and understand each other's needs and wants.

Baddak khabeet la yom lkhabeet :D

If you pop the question and all goes well, I'd like to be updated on how long your marriage is going to last. If over 10 years, you'd be breaking a world record in western standards.

If I were a man, I'd consider someone I can trust with 'raising' the children with me; or at least someone who would put them before everything in case I die and leave them. When you marry you look at culture first, family second and brain third.

[TmeniAzar]

No way

The first wife has to be lebanese, the other 3 I am thinking of sampling :)

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Dalzi

Baddak khabeet la yom lkhabeet :D

If you pop the question and all goes well, I'd like to be updated on how long your marriage is going to last. If over 10 years, you'd be breaking a world record in western standards.

If I were a man, I'd consider someone I can trust with 'raising' the children with me; or at least someone who would put them before everything in case I die and leave them. When you marry you look at culture first, family second and brain third.

The majority of marriages in the West last for more than 10 years, but these never get a mention in the media. You are left with celebrity and trailer trash marriages that only last months or a few years.

The situation in Lebanon is not what it used to be a generation ago. Divorce rates have skyrocketed and you have those you put up with an unhappy marriage in fear of society's view on divorcees.

[Dalzi]

Originally Posted by Sirius

The majority of marriages in the West last for more than 10 years, but these never get a mention in the media. You are left with celebrity and trailer trash marriages that only last months or a few years.

I'm not talking about the media; I'm talking about life and what is so god dam obvious. The majority of their marriages don't last and we all know that and have seen that.

The situation in Lebanon is not what it used to be a generation ago. Divorce rates have skyrocketed and you have those you put up with an unhappy marriage in fear of society's view on divorcees.

That's because we're getting more influenced by them.

Never marry a woman who finds it easy to move from one partner to another. Those can't settle down for life, and do not find anything wrong with divorcing first day marrying the second. You look for values when you think of marriage. It's not a game especially if children are involved. I'm not saying that Lebanese woman are gelato; but the best match is always someone who shares you your values and cluture.

You have a chance in bringing her to be part of what you are, but you gotta be prepared not to succeed.

[Kumari]

Originally Posted by Salome

Why do you call this creepy? Just because she refused to be an obedient housewife?? Maybe your cousin should have thought twice before marrying an american girl, since they are more individualist than Lebanese women

the creepy thing is that after 22 years of marriage she filed for divorce, took his money and left.. And the only reason that she gave is that she needed to discover herself!!! He did not ask her for anything so obedience is not an issue here.

If you raise a cat, you would not have the heart to throw it in the street after 6 months..

[Boris®]

marrying = ultimately having kids = v. bad thing

[Faithful]

Originally Posted by Red Phoenix

so, what are those famous hard to deal with lebanese male traits then ?

The list is long Red Phoenix ....i am pretty sure you have a good idea about it

Originally Posted by LebanonUSA

If I get married again, she won't be Lebanese... yalli b jarreb l mjarrab, b koun 3a2lo mkharrab.

Yalla, let the LebanonUSA bashing/hating begin

Baddak ... Just kidding lol

First let me congratulate you because you still want to marry again ... that's good you are not depressed and u still have hope to find someone good to share ur life with

Second i disagree with your post. .....If you had a bad experience with a lebanese woman it doesn't mean that all lebanese are bad ... Bad people exist everywhere.......Ba3den how can u be sure that a foreign woman will not do the same w 2adrab kamen ....
Do you really believe that because she is lebanese , she hurt you and treated you badly ???

[Red Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Sirius

I do not mind marrying a non-Lebanese at all. My current girlfriend is not Lebanese (far from it in cultural and geographical terms) and granted that our relationship stays strong, I would not hesitate in popping the question (don't tell her yet ). All what matters to me is whether or not we get along and understand each other's needs and wants.

good luck then