Lady married to Saudi,,How is life here compared to life originally in USA or Euro in terms of fulfillment?

Question

Lady married to Saudi,,How is life here compared to life originally in USA or Euro in terms of fulfillment?

Answer 1

for her it will be comfort and joy.. she won't need to work, she'll just have fun,go out, whatever. life will be easy for her.

Answer 2

I am married to a Saudi.  We got married in the US, like many other people.  He's always been honest with me about the lifestyle in Saudi Arabia and what to expect.  He's a bit more strict here than in the US, but that's due to the culture, not him.  For example, in America when we're in public, we talk freely, but here, I have to keep my voice quiet, and we don't talk as openly in public.  In the US, my husband didn't like to go shopping with me, but now he always takes me shopping since he has to drive me.  Even if I were able to legally drive here, I don't think I would want to.  I really don't like driving, and I enjoy going out with my husband.

At home, our life is exactly the same as it was when we lived in the US.  The only major difference is that I worked for a while, which I am not planning to do anytime soon because I wanna stay home to raise our children.  

I feel like I have kept an open mind while adjusting to the Saudi culture.  I'm a muslim, so I want to live an Islamic life.  I don't think I really felt a big culture shock when moving here because I knew what I would be walking into.  My husband also puts Islam before culture, so I think that makes our life together a lot easier and happier.

Answer 3

Exactly what Mike said.

Its very different. Some would find it great and love it, others wouldnt. Depends on the city you're in too.

Answer 4

That depends on who you ask. Different people feel fulfilled by different things. Do you like money? Security? Happiness? A quiet life? All of these things will affect your opinion.

Answer 5

Exactly what Mike said.

Answer 6

i am a saudi guy, but i can tell that if there is a voting, i would give five stars to Mintee answer

i would only add, that fulfillment is very different from person to another, but if the girl is truely muslim, then she will find one  strong spiritial connection to saudi arabia. if she is not, then still things can be very good ..

Answer 7

Yes, I agree with the above posts..

Ive known a couple of American women who met their Saudi husbands while in univeristy in USA.. they were apparently wined and dined and really led to believe they found their prince charming.. I think they had romantic ideals about life in the middle east.. All glamourous etc... They thought they would be whisked away to live like a queen in the lap of luxury.  Well back to reality.. It was a life just like back home, the same stresses as any marriage and once the glamourous ideal of harems, sheiks, gold etc wore off. they lost interest and divorced and went back home...

but if you happen to meet a worldly man, one who is realistic and can show you the real middle east and is a true man, you wont be in for surprises.. It can work.. but there will be a mild culture shock... Women cannot drive in SaudiArabia.. but that doesnt mean you cant take a bus, taxi or have a driver chauffer you around.. There are no clubs, bar, disco's, theaters, bowling alleys, etc.. but if you are outgoing, you can socialize with other women of same interests.. There are social groups of western women married to Saudi's that I belong to.. We get together once a month and just do whatever, dinners, meetings, shared interests, crafts shows, just talking about our kids. networking, etc... .. You can also dive into your husbands culture and mingle with his relatives. Saudi's are social people also and they have many get togethers and if you are adventerous, they will be fun.. Try to learn the language or a smattering of it as soon as possible. People will encourage you, they all want to help. ... You are required to dress concervatively.. but thats not a problem if you have a sense of humer.... .. Its hot here.. real hot.. You just dont go anywhere where their isnt a good airconditioner.. But your body soon climatizes to this... Everything here centers around family life.. So you need to be of that nature..

Shopping is a main passtime of the ladies.. and we have malls.. OH, Do we!.. tons...

You will get along just fine is you think beyond the box.. and marriage is the same anywhere.. You have to work with it. and communicate to your spouse and you'll be fine ^_^