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about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Type0neg, Zarqa is not like Amman, even now. Quite conservative. A grainy, industrial city. Just my opinion but it reminded me more of Detroit than California. Don't go out unless you cover, whatever your religion, and preferably not alone, day ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Independent woman, O...M...G....! So you and he are married and he doesn't want his family to know? Why? Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Moqu, it isn't just abut the price of cigarettes in Australia. It's the relentless television campaign by the government, showing truly gruesome stuff like the gunk in the arteries, and the colour of the lungs of a smoker, i.e. after he/she ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Hey Moqu, I get what you mean about the smoking. I've lived in Australia where hardly anyone smokes (only 18% of the adult population) and the hostility to smokers is palpable. To me that's a good thing. Read More
crime in amman - how safe? by akthar
is there a no go area? anyone experienced any violence or burglary?
The default position in any society is the dominant race. If you're white and a woman, then there will be a significant number of Arab men, maybe even in your own family, let alone strangers on the street, who automatically regard you as a ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
That could have so easily been me. I did come under a bit of pressure to up sticks and move there permanently. We even bought land. But even as an observer, there were a few things I noticed that I didn't agree with. Everything was always the ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Ain't that the truth! Read More
Moving to Edinburgh in late June with young teens..help!! by TheRobinsons
Hello good folks! Any advice or recommendations would be so helpful if anyone is reading this :) We are a family of 4 and my husband is being relocated to Edinburgh for work and we are excited for our new adventure. I'm trying to find a good ...
For arts, dance and the like, make sure you are in the catchment for Broughton High school. They have the National Dance centre. Their catchment is mostly Stockbridge, Comely Bank, the arty area. Be real careful about the catchment. ... Read More
Planning to return to Scotland (Edinburgh) by eddiew
Hi guys Just signed up and hoping to get some advice and chat to some friendly people here regarding my plans to move my family from Hong Kong to Edinburgh. First of all, I am Scottish. I am from Aberdeen and only left Scotland after Uni, and ...
The most important thing is schools, adn in particular high school catchment areas. The way Edinburgh works is there tends to be a very good high school next to a neighbouring not so good high school. So, for example, on the north side, Trinity and ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
This is a perfect example of why many western women married to Jordanian men advise against doing so. As soon as the discussion turns in a way you don't like, you want to end all discussions. If people are getting a negative image of Jordanian ... Read More
Getting married by JO/EU
What should one consider before getting married in order to ensure a good marriage relationship in the best possible way?
How does one plan to have sons, not daughters? :whistle: Biggest problem so far the interference of families even after marriage... if you happen to deal with :dumbom: they can be a pain in the :offtopic:I didn't find they interfere so ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
We all know you are not the person you are claiming to be and are instead a male member of Krisrani's household. We know her situation well. Stop pretending to be someone you are not. Read More
Getting married by JO/EU
What should one consider before getting married in order to ensure a good marriage relationship in the best possible way?
One more thing, if planning to marry an Arab, plan to have sons, not daughters. They are great for their sons' self esteem but a disaster for their daughters' self esteem. Read More
Getting married by JO/EU
What should one consider before getting married in order to ensure a good marriage relationship in the best possible way?
Love is important, to be sure, but I would also add having lots in common AND the desire to follow those common interests with each other. Plus similar ideas about the religion, if you are both muslim, helps. If you want to pray 5 times a day and he ... Read More
they can dis obey their parents? they can No for fixed Marriage? by GuestPoster86321
Confused...
Just my experience. i have met a lot of Arab males living in the west. Some are illegals, some came over to study and are still studying or are over here to work but have left their wives and children back home. I can say with some conviction that ... Read More
Best tv series to watch
The Storm Rages Twice (Al Assifa Tahib Aratayeen) and The Silk Market ( Khan Al Hareer?) (by Nihad Sirees, a brave man to be sure). They're both addictive. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
That's a relief to know. Most European women would understand immediately why a western man would marry an Indonesian woman. Don't worry; I think plenty of us realised that this was just some random Arab person pretending to be her. Read More
my choice would be Glasgow by Stevetavoulareas
Hi all My name is Steve and i live in Greece,i plan to move to Scotland for a new start but i'm new in the idea of living and working abroad, i need tips on places to stay and friendly people to help me out if things get complicated, my choice ...
You could try the Greek Orthodox Church. They're in Kelvingrove, near to the city, 27 Dundonald Rd, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G12 9LL . http://www.stluke.org.uk/ The Greek School is based at the church. They have some links on their site:- ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Seriously? In what way? Most western women are from countries where it is definitely not okay to abuse children in the classroom, especially physically. In the U.K. teachers are not even allowed to touch children, let alone hit them, a law I approve ... Read More
Whats your favorite arabic dish by Primadonna
Hi, Let's talk about food! I indeed love to discover (and taste!) new recipes and I would be interested to know the traditional dishes you would recommend. What is your favourite food of Jordan or more in general, Arabic food? What are the main ...
Tonight kofta and musakhan. Dejaj Mahshi: Rub the chicken with lemon and leave it standing for a while. Rub the inside and the outside with salt. And maybe some nutmeg if you have it. Then fry some beef mince with butter, quite high heat, until ... Read More
Whats your favorite arabic dish by Primadonna
Hi, Let's talk about food! I indeed love to discover (and taste!) new recipes and I would be interested to know the traditional dishes you would recommend. What is your favourite food of Jordan or more in general, Arabic food? What are the main ...
Monday (and the next day and the next if my children had their way :-) Upside down chicken and rice (Maqloobeh). With Molokhia soup. And Fattoush. Tea made with mariamiya (sage). Kanaafeh for dessert. On Tuesday, - Musakhan (chicken and onions, on ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Welcome, GoddessMari, and good luck with your visit to Jordan. And more than good luck if you decide to move to Jordan to settle. In some ways Krisrani is right - we should have all been better prepared and done a bit more research into the whys and ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
You think it isn't personal. When rude people like Kristina call me "silly" and put down women like Shirley49 who are going through difficulties? Here's a point of view from one of my own family, a male cousin: "Jordanian and Palestinian men would ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Hi Kristina, Sorry to say, but you sound young. When you have been married into a Jordanian family getting on for 30 years, as I have, then lets compare experiences. Also, education makes a lot of difference. You say you are in an educated open ... Read More
Favourite area of Amman
Tarbabour. High up, so relatively cool in summer. Nice housing and land and well away from West Amman. Read More
Do women in the Middle East secretly date or communicate with males? by Julie_miles
Thank you everyone for participating, and giving your opions on this topic, it's greatly appreciated. Julie
It's possible, but usually many of the women in the family know what is going on but none of the men. Or if they do know, they keep quiet about it. The problem is once it is over and the man is reined in by his family and married off to one of them, ... Read More
A Pakistani dating a Jordanian Man by shawam
Hi. I am a Muslim, Pakistani from a religious but liberal well-established family from Lahore. I've been educated in the US. I am dating a Jordanian guy who is also an open-minded Muslim and he has also completed his graduate education here Chicago ...
It depends. If you are marrying a man from a well educated family, they may not care what race his partner is as long as she is muslim and preferably practising. But be warned, I have some experience of muslim girls from India and China marrying ... Read More
Rights of an American mother in Jordan by SharonAB200
I apologize for the long post, but I have a great deal on my mind. I was married to a Jordanian man for almost 4 years before separating from him. We lived in the US all that time, and we have one son from our marriage. My husband became ...
I'm not sure if you have this in the States, but you should register your child with whatever authority you need to to ensure your ex doesn't kidnap your child and try to slip across the border with him. And once he is at school, make it clear to ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Of course you have your own experience, but please try to appreciate that we don't all have your wonderful experience, especially those of us married into poor or bedouin families. There are people in this family who refuse to be in the same room as ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
JO/EU, I agree it is different if one is able to go to Jordan as a tourist. Or even to be able to afford to live in a nice apartment in West Amman and own and drive a car, - a typical expat lifestyle. In my family, buying food is a struggle and we ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Sad to hear about the stealing. But in a way it is a good message from Allah that things aren't worth anything, and trying to hold onto them is just a road to misery. I have met a few European women here in Scotland, married to Jordanians, wo lived ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Really? So how is it you loved an American lady, but then thought about it and retreated to your own kind, instead of doing the right thing and marrying the American lady? So much for "marry whom you love". Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
lonely123, sorry to hear about your situation. I would like to offer some words of comfort, but when married to Palestinians, especially ones from a poor and/or conservative background, all that you describe is very typical. Their mums come first, ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Scotland
Clean air The sea (Edinburgh) Cheap transport and easy to get around Lots going on for young people (Edinburgh and Glasgow) Shopping (Glasgow, not Edinburgh which is hopeless on that score) Cheap flights overseas and centrally located airports ... Read More
Jordanian recipe by Primadonna
With Christmas I invited some one who want some Jordanian food to taste. Who can help me with this? Some nice recipes I can make for christmas? Thanks in advance!
Maqloobah is nice. Palestinian rather than Jordanian, I guess, but yummy food: http://leckerandyummyrecipes.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/maqloobeh.html How about mansaf? I don't have a good recipe for this - so much meat it makes me feel like a tiger ... Read More
Where is Laurinburg in Scotland? by bhoira007
I am currently residing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I have got an offer from a company named WINSTON ENERGY LIMITED, UNITED KINGDOM, SCOTLAND. It has given its address as follows: Winston Energy 385 Girt's Bridge Rd NC 28353, Laurinburg, ...
There could well be a genuine company set up, but it doesn't mean there is anything behind the company. How is it "Girts Bridge Road" doesn't appear on Google maps. Even their email address is dodgy: ....@wintons.... instead of winston Read More
Where is Laurinburg in Scotland? by bhoira007
I am currently residing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I have got an offer from a company named WINSTON ENERGY LIMITED, UNITED KINGDOM, SCOTLAND. It has given its address as follows: Winston Energy 385 Girt's Bridge Rd NC 28353, Laurinburg, ...
You are being scammed. I can tell from the address. There is no such place as Girts Bridge Road. But the address is very close to Scotland Correctional Institution, a prison at 22385 McGirt's Bridge Road, Laurinberg, North Carolina 28353. ... Read More
juniper green
Yes, a good school, in a lovely area. That school is brand new, as in the buildings were all replaced/rebuilt in 2009. It has good results, including specialist music teachers, which isn't typical for a state primary school in Edinburgh. And it is a ... Read More
Starting a small business in Amman by Sweilem
Hello everyone I'm back to Jordan after being away for sone years and I'm trying to find out what business I can think of in Amman Can you suggest ideas ?
I think it wouldbe a good idea to buy the building before you open a shop in it. Some landlords in Jordan are very good at seeing what the people they lease their shops to do as far as business goes, and then, if it goes well, not renewing the lease ... Read More
places to live in Edinburgh with kids by cathyV
Hi, I am new to forum. We will be moving to Edinburgh in Nov. My husband will be working at the University. We will be staying for 1 to 2 years. We are looking for places to live. What areas have good local/state schools. I have a five year ...
We are in Beijing now. Before that we lived in Denmark. Originally from the US. We are looking for something on the outskirts of the city, closer to Edinburgh University, if possible? I will look at your suggestions. Thanks, CathyThe outskirts? ... Read More
Question for expats who want to live in Amman ? by abman4444
I'm trying to find out what are the important features that any apartment should have in the eyes of single or a couple planning to rent and stay for 6-12 months here in Amman/Jordan ? is it the location, the furnishing, appliances, or the ...
Hi There are too many things to be considered if you plan to stay in Amman fr that long. I moved from Oslo-Norway 7 months ago with my Lebanese wife. We bought our own apartment in Al-Rabia area as recommended by friends and relatives. Now, we are ... Read More
Marry a Beduine in Jordan by ggh70ahotmailcom
Hello all, I have just spend my hollydays in Jordan. I have met a Beduine man who I am in touch with. It is supposed he is in love with me, he wants me to come back to be introduced to his whole family, also thinks that we have to know each other ...
Just because you live in a traditional way, in a tent in the desert, doesn't mean you can't also educate your children or send them away to college and the like. Show me one person nowadays who works in the field they got their degree in and I could ... Read More
Marry a Beduine in Jordan by ggh70ahotmailcom
Hello all, I have just spend my hollydays in Jordan. I have met a Beduine man who I am in touch with. It is supposed he is in love with me, he wants me to come back to be introduced to his whole family, also thinks that we have to know each other ...
I wouldn't say bedouins are uneducated. They may come from very traditional families though. Plus, in places like Jordan, education and income don't always correlate. Ask any teacher in Jordan. They are all educated and all paid a pittance. Read More
Marry a Beduine in Jordan by ggh70ahotmailcom
Hello all, I have just spend my hollydays in Jordan. I have met a Beduine man who I am in touch with. It is supposed he is in love with me, he wants me to come back to be introduced to his whole family, also thinks that we have to know each other ...
@ ggh70ahotmailcom, omg, are you insane? you want to marry a beduine? keep in Spain! believe me, you will not be happy with him, or find a guy who is living in the city of Amman , some educated guy! not a Beduine!!ggh70ahotmailcom, don't let ... Read More
Can my family survive on 10,600 JD per month by rhiggins
Can my family and I survive on 10,600 JD per month...to include housing, food, insurance, transportation, etc. Please providre details.
Wow, 10,600 JD a month?! Make sure you get frequent flyer cards so you can earn points when you go to Dubai, London and New York to spend it all. Yes, for sure you could more than survive on that kind of salary in Amman. Read More
My BF family strongly against our marriage by Ada520
I know a Jordan guy for half year in work. He is an engineer and about 40 years old. He declared he is a single and wanna marry me. However, he said his family don't accept our marriage. For this reason, we can only married in secret. Be honestly. I ...
I dont think it really matters how old the guy is re whether he is heavily influenced by his family. That worry about what the greater family think of you and how they accept you seems to grow, rather than diminish, with age, in my experience. But ... Read More
Bullies and what to do about them, do u know KARATE? by peacelovelight
Hi everyone. I have two boys aged 6 and 9 years old. We live in the village, but have also lived in Aqaba. My kids constantly are confronted with bullies. I just don't know what to do about this. My husband shrugs it off and doesn't seem to care ...
Thats hard, if you cant depend on safety in numbers from the other children in your husbands family to protect your two wee sons. Does your husbands family not have plenty of male cousins their age or older to accompany them when they are on the ... Read More
My BF family strongly against our marriage by Ada520
I know a Jordan guy for half year in work. He is an engineer and about 40 years old. He declared he is a single and wanna marry me. However, he said his family don't accept our marriage. For this reason, we can only married in secret. Be honestly. I ...
OP, It's possible a man in Jordan could be in his 40s and not yet married. Or perhaps he was married and later divorced or perhaps his previous wife died . It's a fairly segregated society, so not that easy to meet suitable girls who would be ... Read More
possible marriage to a man from Jordan by amynycole
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and very excited to have found it. Thank you for the informative and interesting subjects posted. I can't wait to read through them. I am an american woman who has been involved with a man from Jordan whom I ...
Amy, It seems to me if a man is alone in a place like Jordan and he has the chance to marry with someone he believes is compatible then he will want to marry sooner rather than later. Even if they meet online. This wasn't an option when I married, - ... Read More
possible marriage to a man from Jordan by amynycole
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and very excited to have found it. Thank you for the informative and interesting subjects posted. I can't wait to read through them. I am an american woman who has been involved with a man from Jordan whom I ...
Amy, Have you met your partner in the flesh, or just online? From what I see here, online relationships seems to be common for Arab males, and conducted quite separately from their day to day lives. I suppose it enables them to have friendships ... Read More
possible marriage to a man from Jordan by amynycole
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and very excited to have found it. Thank you for the informative and interesting subjects posted. I can't wait to read through them. I am an american woman who has been involved with a man from Jordan whom I ...
Amy, It's possible that your partner told his father he was intending to marry a foreigner, and the father, not wanting this to happen, whisked his son off to Mecca to impress on him his duty to Allah AND his family. If he had already been ... Read More
Average Salaries of Native Language Speaker Teaching ESL by GuestPoster94202
I was recently offered a job at the Nobel Institute in Irbid, Jordan. I was then informed that for 3 months I would only be making 200JD, yet working 6 days a week at 8 hours per day. This adds up to $1.08JD, which is less than $2US per hour. I made ...
The minimum wage for Jordanian is JD190 a month, so JD200 a month seems quite low for an expat with specialist skills, i.e. fluent English, but is still just above the minimum local wage. Having said that, the minimum wage doesn't apply to foreign ... Read More
possible marriage to a man from Jordan by amynycole
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and very excited to have found it. Thank you for the informative and interesting subjects posted. I can't wait to read through them. I am an american woman who has been involved with a man from Jordan whom I ...
Just remember, you are marrying a Middle Eastern man, with no one from his family in sight (usually) when you are outside of the Middle East. But once you live there, Noura made a good point; you are married to him AND his family. Well, if you want ... Read More
I miss Jordan by Khalida.yamany
Hi all I miss Jordan alot, I miss the charming beach of Aqaba, I live in Stockholm, far from home while ago. I love you Jordan.:):):)
How about when you are in Stockholm, going along to the Swedish Jordanian Society? There are quite a few Jordanians living in Stockholm. Read More
possible marriage to a man from Jordan by amynycole
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and very excited to have found it. Thank you for the informative and interesting subjects posted. I can't wait to read through them. I am an american woman who has been involved with a man from Jordan whom I ...
Amy, how do you plan to meet him? Are you going to pay for him to come to the States to see you (assuming he can't afford a ticket himself; teachers are pretty poorly paid in Jordan)? Say you go there instead. What happens if he doesn't show up to ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
The thing is with things like weddings, if it's within the family, and these are large families, so it isn't like weddings only occur every couple of years, then it's fine to go. Sure, the wedding is segregated, and if you are from the bride's ... Read More
Public transportation in Edinburgh
Lothian Buses has been voted the best public transport copany in Britain, on and off, for years. If coming to live here, best to get a monthly ticket, and just pay by direct debit each month. You get a bus card with your picture on it, so not ... Read More
Preplanning move to Edinburgh end of Feb 2013
Hi Deb, I read the answer about the Auckland girl. I move too for finding a job in finance or something else. Is it difficult to be introduce in agencies? BR JeanPut it this way. Agencies are into helping people who can get them assignments, so are ... Read More
Preplanning move to Edinburgh end of Feb 2013
EH1 is the city centre. The best way to get a job here would be to make connections with recruitment agents here via the equivalent ones in Auckland, if that is where you are now. Michael Page and Hays both operate in the legal recruitment market in ... Read More
Queensferry High School, Edinburgh Scotland
Mmm! Queensferry! Great school and nice area. BUT! Even though it is in the Edinburgh City Council, Lothian Buses don't go there. This is a huge consideration. This means using the First Buses network. They are awful. And expensive. How about ... Read More
Any romanians in Edinburgh? by Adriana84
Hi there, I am romanian and I moved to Edinburgh a few years ago, but I never seam to see any other romanians in this city ... if there's any? have a fab week everyone
Edinburgh University Students Association has got a Romanian Society. The Rotary Club are heavily involved with all things Romanian. They might be worth looking up. Maybe check out their website. At east they can point you in the right ... Read More
spontaneous move to edinburgh! by bananapancke
Hey! Im moving to Edinburgh next month (Hurray!)! Im 22, irish nationality, moving there with my partner. Any advice? tips? on how i should go about it? Anything i should take care of before leaving? living areas? Jobs? NI number? Just anything ...
Are you northern or southern Irish? I doubt if this makes a difference from your perspective, but its essential to have a national insurance number. Lothian buses: do go to their shop in Hanover Street (there are various ones around but this is ... Read More
moving to Edinburgh or Aberdeen by Akhatan
Hi there. My name is Natacha. Im currently living in Belgium. Im new to this forum and I need some advice before moving to Scotland. I will move to Scotland in April 2012 but I have not decided yet whether to move to Edinburgh or Aberdeen. It ...
I'd recommend Edinburgh over Aberdeen for sure. The weather in Aberdeen is atrocious. Quite wet, very Northern Europe. The weather in Edinburgh is much better, lots of sunshine, pretend rain (I've seen sheet rain once here in 8 years!) Something to ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
helloo all!!! belive in ur love n think much before any big changeSurely if you are thinking about it then you are not really in love? I can only speak from being on the other side of the relationship, i.e. marrying an Arab man, but for sure, ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Dearest n warm regard from to you Aqaba,thank you so much your answering my question, at least it can release my question every time i skype with him n i dont want to feel so guilty in front of him when we chat.But i still worried now about him that ... Read More
Looking to open bakery/pastry shop small business in Amman by DolciAstra
Hi everyone, I'm looking at the legal background to open a small bakery/pastry business in Amman, as a private individual. Where can I get the info regarding license, terms and conditions? Also, looking at the rent opportunities in the shopping ...
Renting a place in a commerical mall sounds okay. But be careful about renting from private individuals. I know of a couple of instances, one for food, another for sewing and clothing alterations, where people rented from private individuals, and, ... Read More
Dating A Jordanian Man - Tips! by rebecca_lass
Hello, am a Malaysian girl of Chinese descent who is currently dating a Jordanian guy of Palestinian descent for a year in Dubai. I was wondering what are the dating culture like for Jordanians? I have dated guys from diff backgrounds eg: Europeans ...
I know a few Palestinains married to Chinese girls from China, but firstly they met in China, and secondly they married and then told their families, i.e. fait accompli. Too late for the families to interfere. I can only go on what the girls in ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
is it right that a 50 year old woman has to ask permission from her brother to go with her sisters on a day trip to the dead sea? Of course it is right, as we take care of each other and it is a religious duty to make sure that our family, wife ... Read More
What is it like in Jordan? by Leapoffaith
The love of my life is going to Jordan to work next year. He wants me to come with him. I'm freaking out because :- 1. I'm a woman 2. I was born in Australia but I look very asian. 3. I"m a short 4. I only speak english (he speaks Arabic) 5. We're ...
I dunno.This just blows my mind because EVERYONE in my family adore me.I'm foreign born and we have another wife who is also forgein born.Family is family.I'm just very sorry you happen to have a couple of donkey's in yours.I've lived in Jordan for ... Read More
What is it like in Jordan? by Leapoffaith
The love of my life is going to Jordan to work next year. He wants me to come with him. I'm freaking out because :- 1. I'm a woman 2. I was born in Australia but I look very asian. 3. I"m a short 4. I only speak english (he speaks Arabic) 5. We're ...
The bit for me that just SO doesn't ring of any truth is when you say that going on THIRTY YEARS you've put up with a family that literally LEAVES the room or HOUSE when you come.That is beyond rude,and I've never known any Jordanian family to do ... Read More
What is it like in Jordan? by Leapoffaith
The love of my life is going to Jordan to work next year. He wants me to come with him. I'm freaking out because :- 1. I'm a woman 2. I was born in Australia but I look very asian. 3. I"m a short 4. I only speak english (he speaks Arabic) 5. We're ...
Then 1.You either married into a very bad family or 2.If so,I'm sorry for you because as for my experience,the party doesn't get started until I arrive! OR 3.Your story is full of untruths.What has my family in law got to do with this topic? I think ... Read More
What is it like in Jordan? by Leapoffaith
The love of my life is going to Jordan to work next year. He wants me to come with him. I'm freaking out because :- 1. I'm a woman 2. I was born in Australia but I look very asian. 3. I"m a short 4. I only speak english (he speaks Arabic) 5. We're ...
Hello deb568, You have mentioned a lot of untrues. Never happened that Jordanian people have color discrimination. Because a lot of Arab people are black or semi black. Yes Arab People have gender discrimination, if the woman marry an Arab guy. But ... Read More
What is it like in Jordan? by Leapoffaith
The love of my life is going to Jordan to work next year. He wants me to come with him. I'm freaking out because :- 1. I'm a woman 2. I was born in Australia but I look very asian. 3. I"m a short 4. I only speak english (he speaks Arabic) 5. We're ...
I'm not so sure about Chinese wives of Jordanian men in Jordan not complaining! That's news to me. Whenever we are there I hear lots of complaints from them. They say people refer to them as "aswad" (black) and talk down to them, sometimes from ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
While it's true to say men in Jordan usually don't defer to their wives, or even consult them on most things - they just go ahead and make whatever decisions are necessary - their mothers are a different story. By the time the wife becomes a mother ... Read More
improove my english
Listen to an English language radio channel online. Even if you are doing other things, just leave it on. BBC4 radio channel is quite good. Alternatively, go to the BBC iplayer via BBC.co.uk and choose an already recorded radio program, preferably ... Read More
Moving end of this year.. ADVICE & FRIENDS by meeks
Hey Guys. I'm moving to edinburgh at the end of the year from australia. Just looking for any advice from people who live there currently or people that have moved. Opening Bank accounts, good places to hang out, interesting activities to get ...
Also, for letting agents, Ryden Lettings in Hanover Street can be pretty good, but may require 6 months up front if you haven't found employment by the time you apply. Work wise, if you have call centre experience, then the banks might be a good ... Read More
Moving end of this year.. ADVICE & FRIENDS by meeks
Hey Guys. I'm moving to edinburgh at the end of the year from australia. Just looking for any advice from people who live there currently or people that have moved. Opening Bank accounts, good places to hang out, interesting activities to get ...
On the subject of having an address, - and this would apply to any bank, not just HSBC, if you can move to a family member or friend's place first, even if not in Edinburgh, and set up your account then, this would help. Also, if you are planning ... Read More
Primary school by i-julia
Our family will probably move to Edinburgh this autumn. We have so many questions to ask, but the main is how to choose and apply for a primary school. My son will be 5 years old in December and the problem is that he dont`n know English at all. So, ...
But if you already have a house in the area then he automatically goes to the school he is in the catchment zone for, especially for P1. If you check out the Edinburgh city council policy it states: "Allocation of places Placement in a primary ... Read More
Wanted: Friends Edinburgh by Siennna
Hi! Im 19 years old girl from Finland now living in Edinburgh. Im working here and in my free time, I dont have nothing to do. It would be really nice to meet some friends in here. So please send me a message if u need friend also :)
There's a Scottish Finnish society in edinburgh that might be worth getting in touch with. scottish-finnish-society.org.uk I am sending you some contact details for them, but not in the public part - I sent you a private email - because they don't ... Read More
Cross atlantic apartment hunting
Try Ryden Lettings on Hanover Street. Also you could try Queen Margaret University, because if you will be based where I am thinking, out by the Jewel, near the A1, then it might be better to rent an apartment on site initially, while you get your ... Read More
Getting a NHS number in Edinburgh?
Yes, I second that. If you can get your NI number before coming here, it is a good idea. Once you get here, it is really hard to get one. The DWP will tell you that you have to have work first, but most employers won't employ you without one. If you ... Read More
Moving end of this year.. ADVICE & FRIENDS by meeks
Hey Guys. I'm moving to edinburgh at the end of the year from australia. Just looking for any advice from people who live there currently or people that have moved. Opening Bank accounts, good places to hang out, interesting activities to get ...
Opening a bank account here can be a hassle. I would recommend going into HSBC in Sydney or Melbourne and opening one from there. Failing that, HSBC are a very good bank. They are in Hanover Street in the city centre. Not many branches though. Oh ... Read More
Primary school by i-julia
Our family will probably move to Edinburgh this autumn. We have so many questions to ask, but the main is how to choose and apply for a primary school. My son will be 5 years old in December and the problem is that he dont`n know English at all. So, ...
Imho, your son will be too old for nursery. Children who turn five in December usually start school in the August/September of the same year, i.e. when they are 4. What language does your son speak? There are plenty of children who start school ... Read More
Primary school by i-julia
Our family will probably move to Edinburgh this autumn. We have so many questions to ask, but the main is how to choose and apply for a primary school. My son will be 5 years old in December and the problem is that he dont`n know English at all. So, ...
I don't recommend Kirknewton. Too much in the country and poor bus services, if any. Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green are fantastic places to live. Good housing, and excellent schools, both Currie High School and Balerno High. All of the primary ... Read More
Tips from expats in Edinburgh
Ryden Lettings in Hanover Street are pretty good with finding rentals for ex-pats. But be warned. You may have to offer to pay the rent six months in advance to secure the let. Now that banks require fairly large deposits before they will lend on ... Read More
Expat family possibly relocating to Scotland. Help! Have questions! by kwmsrm
My family is considering relocating to Aberdeen, Scotland for my husband's job. He is in the oil industry. We have an 8 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. What is life like as an American family with young children living in Aberdeen, Scotland?
A comment about our snow. It's a long time since I spent any time in The States, but one thing I recall is that, even when there was snow (and a lot more than we get here), Americans carried on as normal. They did things like put snow tyres on their ... Read More
Edinburgh, here I come! Maybe...?
Edinburgh is pretty cliquey when it comes to getting work. Very much who you know. And different groups tend to work in different areas. Like banking for instance - a fair few Americans and plenty of English working in that particular sector. A lot ... Read More
Expat family possibly relocating to Scotland. Help! Have questions! by kwmsrm
My family is considering relocating to Aberdeen, Scotland for my husband's job. He is in the oil industry. We have an 8 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. What is life like as an American family with young children living in Aberdeen, Scotland?
Cold and wet. Aberdeen has some of the worst weather in Britain. Plenty of ex-pats though. I don't think you would be lonely. Read More
Shopping in Jordan by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Jordan (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Hi, Are computers and computer accessories priced reasonably in Amman ? Thanks for reading. PElectronic stuff in general in Amman seems hugely expensive. When people go home to Amman from here (the UK), they buy a few mobile phones from here and ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
It's pretty high density living, both inside the house and out. You don't get a lot of privacy. And learning the language helps a lot. Though, having said that, being able to shrug and say "I don't understand" when people get agitated, even if you ... Read More
Shopping in Jordan by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Jordan (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Why are washing items so expensive in Amman? We just bought big blocks of soap and grated off some flakes whenever it was a washing day (the one day a week when the water comes on to fill up the tanks). They were quite cheap, two dinars for a quite ... Read More
Shopping in Jordan by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Jordan (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Where HSBC is (Khalid bin Al-Waleed branch) if you walk south east along that street, staying on the same side of the road, you eventually come to quite a large intersection which has quite a few local/indpendently owned boutiques. Crossing over ... Read More
Shopping in Jordan by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Jordan (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
I only buy food in Amman - bring EVERYTHING else in from the UK. Its far too expensive.For real?! I am beginning to think expats live in a parallel world to the local population. I do heaps of shopping in Amman when I am there. Turkish made clothes ... Read More