Comments on: Part 2 of Mona’s Discontents: Window shoppers

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:49:24 +0000

hey ..maybe u should give it a shot ...whats the worst that can happen ..at worst he wont be yr type n maybe yr mom would be a bit happy hhee @Mona

By: Ibrahim

Ibrahim — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:39:21 +0000

Haha Mona, the fact that this man needs his mom to find him a girl doesn’t sound too promising to me. I know that this is the way things are done in the Arab world (that’s how my parents got married), but the fact that he lives in Canada just doesn’t make it too okay. You need someone more independent than a guy like this in such a society–especially for someone so independent and confident herself.

By: Mona

Mona — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:47:46 +0000

Thanks everyone for your comments, but either my mother got sick of me and wants me to be like everyone else, or she tried to give it a shot for once and hoped to hit home run with this guy. lol

By: heba

heba — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:16:42 +0000

@mais I agree with your post that sometimes all a man needs is a little kick from the woman, but is that a chance we are willing to take? Mona: I am also Palestinian but my parents don't want me to get married until I finish school. Even though your mom may nuisance you about getting married, I kinda would like parents that want me out of the house!

By: Saffron

Saffron — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:32:45 +0000

The problem with love is it’s IMPOSSIBLE to be rationale while in love. So if you love a jobless guy, but then you marry and divorce b/c he can’t afford to support his kids and the fights fade the love, then it’s too late. So before you meet and fall in love is the time to talk about the points that are necessary in a functioning marriage (like jobs). That’s why Arabs do it like that and I applaud you Mona for refusing a loser and not getting desperate (Arab girls have a tendency to get desperate and marry any loser).

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:43:22 +0000

If you meet him, you’ve got nothing to lose. You seem very picky and selective which is better than taking a dive for a surprise. I agree with Charlie, it sucks the parents always know before we do. I wish you all the best, Mona. Take care

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By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:34:03 +0000

I feel like I shouldn’t comment on this since I’m not Arab but i kinda agree with Mais. What do you have to lose, really? If he turns out to be as big a dork as you think he prolly is, no harm done right? And he may turn out to be a great guy who just hasn’t gotten the lucky breaks yet

By: mais

mais — Mon, 31 May 2010 04:50:35 +0000

Youre a bright, hardworking girl, so you might be the push a guy needs, not all men are overconfident. Some men need a woman that has her shit together (you), to get their shit together. I am confident you will find love and be very happy, give people a chance. The best experiences have yet to come for you.

By: Desert Shark

Desert Shark — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:13:07 +0000

I thought it was funny that your mother didn’t wait to put down the phone to tell you. When my mother attempted to set my sister up with some guys she knew she sat her down and talked to her about it. But its not the first story I’ve heard like this, it seems like every arab mother out there is in a rush to marry off their children. We’re living longer these days we can wait a few extra years.