Saudi Woman's point of view.
Mar 2nd 2010, 4:03 pm
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Saudi Woman's point of view.
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum.
I'm a Saudi woman and I have a western boyfriend.
Not all women here want to be locked up at home and not interact with the opposite sex. Not all of us don't want any expat friends.
I know I'm doing something against my culture but hey, it's really strange for me to be living without any male company from time to time.
I'm asking this because I sense that some expats look at me as an inferior
when I'm with my boyfriend. What are your thoughts??
Also, I go to my boyfriedn's compound. It allows Saudi people in. Will I ever have a problem with the mutaws?! They're not allowed in as far as I know!! Has anyone heard something different?!
I'm a Saudi woman and I have a western boyfriend.
Not all women here want to be locked up at home and not interact with the opposite sex. Not all of us don't want any expat friends.
I know I'm doing something against my culture but hey, it's really strange for me to be living without any male company from time to time.
I'm asking this because I sense that some expats look at me as an inferior
when I'm with my boyfriend. What are your thoughts??Also, I go to my boyfriedn's compound. It allows Saudi people in. Will I ever have a problem with the mutaws?! They're not allowed in as far as I know!! Has anyone heard something different?!
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Mar 2nd 2010, 4:47 pm
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Re: Saudi Woman's point of view.
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum.
I'm a Saudi woman and I have a western boyfriend.
Not all women here want to be locked up at home and not interact with the opposite sex. Not all of us don't want any expat friends.
I know I'm doing something against my culture but hey, it's really stupid to be living without any male company from time to time.
I'm asking this because I sense that some expats look at me as an inferior when I'm with my boyfriend. What are your thoughts??
Also, I go to my boyfriedn's compound. It allows Saudi people in. Will I ever have a problem with the mutaws?! They're not allowed in as far as I know!! Has anyone heard something different?!
I'm a Saudi woman and I have a western boyfriend.
Not all women here want to be locked up at home and not interact with the opposite sex. Not all of us don't want any expat friends.
I know I'm doing something against my culture but hey, it's really stupid to be living without any male company from time to time.
I'm asking this because I sense that some expats look at me as an inferior
when I'm with my boyfriend. What are your thoughts??Also, I go to my boyfriedn's compound. It allows Saudi people in. Will I ever have a problem with the mutaws?! They're not allowed in as far as I know!! Has anyone heard something different?!
However, join in, share your point of view and try to keep references to religion to a minimum unless it's relevant.
Mar 2nd 2010, 4:58 pm
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Re: Saudi Woman's point of view.
Welcome to BE!
Speaking for myself here, I certainly don't think of Muslim women in traditional societies as inferior. My main thoughts on the matter is whether or not they (you!) have any choice in the matter or are happy with it. I guess there may be a slight feeling of pity
mixed in there somewhere, but that's probably because my own logic and upbringing suggests that no woman could be happy in such circumstances.
I've never been to Saudi, so can't comment further!
Speaking for myself here, I certainly don't think of Muslim women in traditional societies as inferior. My main thoughts on the matter is whether or not they (you!) have any choice in the matter or are happy with it. I guess there may be a slight feeling of pity
mixed in there somewhere, but that's probably because my own logic and upbringing suggests that no woman could be happy in such circumstances.I've never been to Saudi, so can't comment further!
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:06 pm
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Welcome to BE!
Speaking for myself here, I certainly don't think of Muslim women in traditional societies as inferior. My main thoughts on the matter is whether or not they (you!) have any choice in the matter or are happy with it. I guess there may be a slight feeling of pity mixed in there somewhere, but that's probably because my own logic and upbringing suggests that no woman could be happy in such circumstances.
I've never been to Saudi, so can't comment further!
Speaking for myself here, I certainly don't think of Muslim women in traditional societies as inferior. My main thoughts on the matter is whether or not they (you!) have any choice in the matter or are happy with it. I guess there may be a slight feeling of pity
mixed in there somewhere, but that's probably because my own logic and upbringing suggests that no woman could be happy in such circumstances.I've never been to Saudi, so can't comment further!
I wish I can live somewhere far away from here.
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:16 pm
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Mar 2nd 2010, 5:20 pm
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Re: Saudi Woman's point of view.
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum.
I'm a Saudi woman and I have a western boyfriend.
Not all women here want to be locked up at home and not interact with the opposite sex. Not all of us don't want any expat friends.
I know I'm doing something against my culture but hey, it's really stupid to be living without any male company from time to time.
I'm asking this because I sense that some expats look at me as an inferior when I'm with my boyfriend. What are your thoughts??
Also, I go to my boyfriedn's compound. It allows Saudi people in. Will I ever have a problem with the mutaws?! They're not allowed in as far as I know!! Has anyone heard something different?!
I'm a Saudi woman and I have a western boyfriend.
Not all women here want to be locked up at home and not interact with the opposite sex. Not all of us don't want any expat friends.
I know I'm doing something against my culture but hey, it's really stupid to be living without any male company from time to time.
I'm asking this because I sense that some expats look at me as an inferior
when I'm with my boyfriend. What are your thoughts??Also, I go to my boyfriedn's compound. It allows Saudi people in. Will I ever have a problem with the mutaws?! They're not allowed in as far as I know!! Has anyone heard something different?!
Are you in Riyadh?
I do not think any expat will look down on you in genera or for for having a boyfriend. don't worry, be happy and stay safe!
If you are in Riyadh, I know of 1 compound that NEVER gets muttawas.
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Mar 2nd 2010, 5:22 pm
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1 compound?! I thought all compounds are safe !!
Which one are you talking about? Besides, they won't let me in unless I know someone there.
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:26 pm
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Mar 2nd 2010, 5:29 pm
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No, I'm sadly not there anymore...miss it though...had lots of friends there. The only compound that was 100% safe then, once you get through the checkpoint was Kingdom, because the owner saw to it.....and yes i know...i lived there, signed in loads of people for parties.
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.Kingdom compound, I heard they caught 3 Saudi girls there a few weeks ago. The security guards called mutawas and they were waiting for them outside! I don't know if it's true but that's what I heard.
I've always thought that compounds are 100% safe! I still think that mutawas can't get in!
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:34 pm
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Glad to know someone actually liked Riyadh .
Kingdom compound, I heard they caught 3 Saudi girls there a few weeks ago. The security guards called mutawas and they were waiting for them outside! I don't know if it's true but that's what I heard.
I've always thought that compounds are 100% safe! I still think that mutawas can't get in!
.Kingdom compound, I heard they caught 3 Saudi girls there a few weeks ago. The security guards called mutawas and they were waiting for them outside! I don't know if it's true but that's what I heard.
I've always thought that compounds are 100% safe! I still think that mutawas can't get in!
I remember, there were stories that Muttawas tried to climb over the wall at Eid compound, and some of the smaller compounds had problems, the muttawas just walked in and knocked on doors.
Just be very careful...only let girls sign you in, and be sure to have a respected family, preferably a father, vouch for you if you get caught, to tell them you stayed with them.
Might help.
And I thought muttawas had calmed down over there....
So, what do you do? what is your life like over there?
I am in Qatar now, would much rather be in riyadh.
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Mar 2nd 2010, 5:41 pm
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Wow...scary! Did not happen when I lived there...
I remember, there were stories that Muttawas tried to climb over the wall at Eid compound, and some of the smaller compounds had problems, the muttawas just walked in and knocked on doors.
Just be very careful...only let girls sign you in, and be sure to have a respected family, preferably a father, vouch for you if you get caught, to tell them you stayed with them.
Might help.
And I thought muttawas had calmed down over there....
So, what do you do? what is your life like over there?
I am in Qatar now, would much rather be in riyadh.
xoxo
I remember, there were stories that Muttawas tried to climb over the wall at Eid compound, and some of the smaller compounds had problems, the muttawas just walked in and knocked on doors.
Just be very careful...only let girls sign you in, and be sure to have a respected family, preferably a father, vouch for you if you get caught, to tell them you stayed with them.
Might help.
And I thought muttawas had calmed down over there....
So, what do you do? what is your life like over there?
I am in Qatar now, would much rather be in riyadh.
xoxo
Qatar is way better than Riyadh!
The problem is my boyfriend always signs me in and we never had any problems till now (it's been 7 months). The security men never said anything. I just heard some stories so I wanted to make sure I was safe!
My father can get me out of it, its no problem but the problem is that my dad would get really crazy if he knew I'm dating! so ...
life over here is so boring honestly!
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:47 pm
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Qatar is way better than Riyadh!
The problem is my boyfriend always signs me in and we never had any problems till now (it's been 7 months). The security men never said anything. I just heard some stories so I wanted to make sure I was safe!
My father can get me out of it, its no problem but the problem is that my dad would get really crazy if he knew I'm dating! so ...
life over here is so boring honestly!
The problem is my boyfriend always signs me in and we never had any problems till now (it's been 7 months). The security men never said anything. I just heard some stories so I wanted to make sure I was safe!
My father can get me out of it, its no problem but the problem is that my dad would get really crazy if he knew I'm dating! so ...
life over here is so boring honestly!
Truthfully, I don't think you are safe. You never know who sees, hears or is simply a bit too selfrighteous. Look, just try to be REALLY careful.
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:48 pm
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Yes I'm 23. I wish I can study abroad but we're not allowed to!
Mar 2nd 2010, 5:51 pm
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Your English is very good...where did you learn that?
I have met a few Saudi girls, their English was not very good, as they were not really taught in the local schools.
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Mar 2nd 2010, 5:53 pm
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I went to private schools and I majored in English language!
