Hi all im white english (also non french speaking) i married an Ivorian girl November 2010. She wants us to move there to start a new life.

She has family in Abidjan.

I know like most of africa you have to have your wits about her but as a white non french speaker is there any point in me moving there. Im willing to give it a go as i love my wife but dont want to waste our time

I am sure she will have her wits about her! As someone who has visted West Africa many times over several yeras and experienced the culture, the good and the bad, I would recommend you book a short-duration holiday, no more than that.

I hate to be cynical but you may find you have funded her trip home and eventually the wellbeing of an entire family. Don't burn your boat in UK. You may want to return here, permanently!

On the other hand I hope it's everything you wish for, but I'm doubtful. Our cultures are so deeply different. It takes years to understand that, if ever. I think you will find yourself out of your depth, and broke in the process. African justice wont be much help, either, if it comes to it unless you can wait years!

Sorry.

Oh she is not doing it to bleed me dry she recently visited her family off her own back and pays her own way and even pays some bills. So if we went she would pay her ticket etc... I understand cultures are different having visited sub-sharan africa but im concerned with the Fench aspect mixed in it may be a step to far

I think you may have answered your own questions with that uneasy feeling that you will be completely out of your comfort zone. Those hunches should never be ignored.