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Skype Relationship And Possible Culture Clash
- By Miss Emily
- Published 09/20/2011
- Relationships - Women
Dear Miss Emily:
I met a Turkish guy on Skype 5 months ago. He added me first. At the first time he saw my picture, he said he liked me. When we saw each other on webcam, he said he loved me and wanted to marry me. He asked me to learn Turkish and Islamic so that we can get marry easily. The important thing is that we live in different countries. We keep chatting everyday at the fixed times. He said he will try to go to my country as soon as possible. I want to be with him too, but how can I believe what he told me is true? What should I do?
-------------------------Miss Emily's advice---------------------
You can't know that what he is telling you is true. Perhaps he wants citizenship in another country, or something that benefits only him. But he's way out of line on how fast he's come on to you, and that is a reason to be extremely cautious. Learning Turkish and Islamic? And what if you were to ask him to embrace your religion if you have one? It cannot be a consideration for him. You would absolutely have to convert to Islam to be accepted in his world. If he's willing to come visit you, have an equal relationship, and not expect you to jump through hoops for him, maybe there could be something to foster. But I would be pretty careful, no matter what. I know many women who have been caught up in these types of relationships only to find out they were being used, or were expected to walk two steps behind. Again, "I love you" and "I want to marry you" is a trigger-happy response without having any face time together, and that means plenty of time to get to know each other and whether you would even be compatible for the long haul. If you come from different cultures, that can be a huge hurdle to overcome, and the kiss of death for a relationship.

