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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ExptinCAI: [QB] You can't live together unmarried. You may get away with visitation if he's of a certain class but if he's a waiter, you won't. Egypt is an extremely class-based society and unfortunately working in tourism industry and working as a waiter are classes apart. Your landlord will quickly pick up on your boyfriend's background via his accent, mannerisms, clothes, etc. I understand that you don't care and that you were brought up treat all people as equals and this type of attitude is appalling to you. I also understand how highly he praises you for this attitude and how wonderful and non-judgmental he believes you to be, what wonderful qualities those are. Here's the harsh reality. He was not raised with the same values as you. While he may admire you for treating everyone equal, he was raised within this class system. He would never get an Egyptian, college-educated woman to marry him. They might be in love, but her family would not accept. Again, all wonderful and romantic, but you have to remember HE was raised in the same class-based society I'm describing and does practice it (to what degree depends). There isn't just a cultural difference, there's also a class difference. To the extend, that given a comparison it would be like marrying an aristocrat (with public duties expected of you) or a famous person (always in a public eye, scrutinized) ... entire outlook on life is completely different. So, take your time and s-l-o-w. Remember if he was marrying an Egyptian, the engagement period would be at least a year. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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