How to marry in Egypt the traditional way

[steve]

I hear all the time about English women getting married to Egyptian men, never have I seen any posts about English men getting married to a Christian Egyptian woman in Egypt

[jewel]

Is this a common occurrence then?

[steve]

Is this a common occurrence then?

I don't know. Wondering if anyone had any info on the subject.

[jewel]

Is there something you'd like to share Steve? X

[carrie]

Most important don't forget your ear plugs.
Congratulations hope all goes well.

[Dusak]

I hear all the time about English women getting married to Egyptian men, never have I seen any posts about English men getting married to a Christian Egyptian woman in Egypt

I have an English man friend here that married his Christian wife about ten years ago. Still happily wed, but her two daughters were never allowed to leave the country on holiday until they reached the age of eighteen, which they both are now. Apart from that no problems whatsoever. He is a lot older than her. Another English man married a friend of my Egyptian friend, took him for every penny he had [sounds familiar] she was twenty one, he, now dead, was eighty. Another one here is married to an Egyptian ''girl''. So it happens both sides of the fence, but the motivation one way or the other are basically the same.

[LovelyLadyLux]

In Egypt does the family not have the obligation to strike the best deal possible, get the best Contract possible for their daughter re: marriage?

[Zooropa]

In Egypt does the family not have the obligation to strike the best deal possible, get the best Contract possible for their daughter re: marriage?

It all adds to the romance!

[Scottishtourist]

I've related this tale before.
I once met elderly (English) man in El Luxor hotel.
He informed me that he had been engaged twice to young Egyptian girls.He'd lavished them with jewellery,gifts,and had provided much in the way of material benefits for them and their families.
The crunch came when he tried to set a wedding date.Their fathers then objected!!!
Strangely enough, he didn't seem at all bitter about it.
Seemed to accept it as fate.
I was friendly with someone who worked in hotel,and was shocked to hear a conversation between this employee and a young Egyptian girl.He was literally "procuring and coercing" her to go out on "lunch date"with this gentleman.
I figured it was none of my business and went for lunch to restaurant in Karnak.Who was sitting there at next table?
The gentleman and the Egyptian girl!
Left restaurant after lunch with bad taste in my mouth...and I didn't attribute it to the food I'd eaten!

[Dusak]

I've related this tale before.
I once met elderly (English) man in El Luxor hotel.
He informed me that he had been engaged twice to young Egyptian girls.He'd lavished them with jewellery,gifts,and had provided much in the way of material benefits for them and their families.
The crunch came when he tried to set a wedding date.Their fathers then objected!!!
Strangely enough, he didn't seem at all bitter about it.
Seemed to accept it as fate.
I was friendly with someone who worked in hotel,and was shocked to hear a conversation between this employee and a young Egyptian girl.He was literally "procuring and coercing" her to go out on "lunch date"with this gentleman.
I figured it was none of my business and went for lunch to restaurant in Karnak.Who was sitting there at next table?
The gentleman and the Egyptian girl!
Left restaurant after lunch with bad taste in my mouth...and I didn't attribute it to the food I'd eaten!

Why would it leave a bitter taste in your mouth? They were both consenting adults, not blind to the possibilities of such a pairing up. If this ''old man'' wanted a bit of company with a younger girl, or would of liked sex, its up to them, as they say, prostitution is the oldest game known. I would like to bet if a 25 year old hunk approached you and for reasons defying logic wanted sex with you at no cost, just a one off as he saw something in you that he found attractive and you were at a loose end and unattached, you'd jump, not only at the chance, but on him as well. Its basic human nature, nothing that could be condemned, only from the unlucky ones that hadn't received the offer. Why do so many women choose younger men for husbands over here? Surly they could find partners in their own country as there are thousands knocking about that are alone in the world. Is it because of the stud sex, the staying power, sometimes genuine love and companionship, adventure. Whatever the reasons, its their decision to take the plunge. But the most important thing is if they are happy and content with it all and except the possible future consequences, then go for it. We all need company at some point in our lives, even me that continually states to my friends, give me my books, TV and a full tea caddy I'm content. But I'm glad that I'm lucky enough to have my Egyptian friend around to lesson the degrees of pure boredom that we all experience when single, especially as you get older and can't just nip down the local for an hour to have a chat with your mates.

[dsaxelby]

I've related this tale before.
I once met elderly (English) man in El Luxor hotel.
He informed me that he had been engaged twice to young Egyptian girls.He'd lavished them with jewellery,gifts,and had provided much in the way of material benefits for them and their families.
The crunch came when he tried to set a wedding date.Their fathers then objected!!!
Strangely enough, he didn't seem at all bitter about it.
Seemed to accept it as fate.
I was friendly with someone who worked in hotel,and was shocked to hear a conversation between this employee and a young Egyptian girl.He was literally "procuring and coercing" her to go out on "lunch date"with this gentleman.
I figured it was none of my business and went for lunch to restaurant in Karnak.Who was sitting there at next table?
The gentleman and the Egyptian girl!
Left restaurant after lunch with bad taste in my mouth...and I didn't attribute it to the food I'd eaten!

Why would it leave a bitter taste in your mouth? They were both consenting adults, not blind to the possibilities of such a pairing up. If this ''old man'' wanted a bit of company with a younger girl, or would of liked sex, its up to them, as they say, prostitution is the oldest game known. I would like to bet if a 25 year old hunk approached you and for reasons defying logic wanted sex with you at no cost, just a one off as he saw something in you that he found attractive and you were at a loose end and unattached, you'd jump, not only at the chance, but on him as well. Its basic human nature, nothing that could be condemned, only from the unlucky ones that hadn't received the offer. Why do so many women choose younger men for husbands over here? Surly they could find partners in their own country as there are thousands knocking about that are alone in the world. Is it because of the stud sex, the staying power, sometimes genuine love and companionship, adventure. Whatever the reasons, its their decision to take the plunge. But the most important thing is if they are happy and content with it all and except the possible future consequences, then go for it. We all need company at some point in our lives, even me that continually states to my friends, give me my books, TV and a full tea caddy I'm content. But I'm glad that I'm lucky enough to have my Egyptian friend around to lesson the degrees of pure boredom that we all experience when single, especially as you get older and can't just nip down the local for an hour to have a chat with your mates.

I wonder if the women would feel differently if they had sons of their own? Or does the colour make a difference? i.e not associated with a young white man? Perhaps the attention/feeling it brings is more important than the act itself in reality?

[Scottishtourist]

Lol Dusak!!!
A 25 year old defying logic and wanting sex with me???
Oh God,perish the thought that he could just want me for my personality!!!
I find my daughters great levellers and their back-handed compliments are unique.
They once extolled the virtues of internet dating to me.
Said "Go for it mum.
Never mind going to Egypt.....there's hundreds of desperate men here!!!"
Priceless!!!

[LovelyLadyLux]

IMO I think that young women find older men attractive for different reasons than a young man finds an older woman attractive and, to clarify I'm not using the word attractive to relate to physical attractiveness.

IMO I think young women are more drawn to father figures who are providing them with security, maturity, status already acquired by the man in the work place and all the gifts and baubbles an old coot can offer.

I think that young men are attracted to older women for what they can economically provide him period.

In both situation there is give and take, mutual liking, fun but if the REAL reasons were ferreted out I think the young females would genuinely have more emotional reasons of attachment than a young man. AND these I'm basing on our culture.

I think if we're talking Egypt the young man's marriage is motivated by whatever he can bilk out of his target in like 99% of the cases. If it is a young Egyptian woman and she is Muslim then she cannot marry any other than a Muslim. If her marriage is contracted to an older man either the family has a misguided sense that they're arranging a good marriage OR they're selling her for the economic benefits provided to the whole.

[dsaxelby]

IMO I think that young women find older men attractive for different reasons than a young man finds an older woman attractive and, to clarify I'm not using the word attractive to relate to physical attractiveness.

IMO I think young women are more drawn to father figures who are providing them with security, maturity, status already acquired by the man in the work place and all the gifts and baubbles an old coot can offer.

I think that young men are attracted to older women for what they can economically provide him period.

In both situation there is give and take, mutual liking, fun but if the REAL reasons were ferreted out I think the young females would genuinely have more emotional reasons of attachment than a young man.

Freud would probably disagree, young men in this country chase older women the term being MILF I believe When I go out with my daughter it's quite shocking, but I remember as a young lass being chased by the hairy medallion man lol.... all wanting to tell me the meaning of life .

IMO -

[LovelyLadyLux]

MILF? Don't know the acronym........or, at least, it is eluding me right now.

[dsaxelby]

MILF? Don't know the acronym........or, at least, it is eluding me right now.

Mother I would like to ...... also commonly used is the term GiLF Grandmother ........

As I was informed after meeting my daughters friends whilst leaving my office. Point being it happens all over the world, young men have many fantasies! Wrong or right society is very quick to pass judgment on them.

[steve]

Is there something you'd like to share Steve? X

Nooooooo, I don't think so

[LovelyLadyLux]

MILF is Mother I would Like To????? Methinks that derives from Freud who really isn't.........just really isn't - anymore....

Can't see any young male fanaticizing about an old woman relating her to his mother unless he is from Nerd central. IMO.

[dsaxelby]

[quote="LovelyLadyLux"]MILF is Mother I would Like To????? Methinks that derives from Freud who really isn't.........just really isn't - anymore....

Can't see any young male fanaticizing about an old woman relating her to his mother unless he is from Nerd central. IMO.[/qu

Milf does not derive from Freud, hey we are women trying to understand this, let the men now come with their experience's and opinions

[LovelyLadyLux]

Exactly - the testosterone set now needs to comment........after all - what do I know about what a man thinks :doh: :doh: