If you know about cultural issues, Mabrouk, you're one step ahead - this is why I'm asking, because I wanna know and learn about this culture and mentality. And I don't wanna "hang on this man", I wanna know how to handle the differences between him and me. You never finish learning in your life, at least this is my opinion.

And as I said before, I don't have any friends here to discuss my issues with, and as a European woman I am used to discuss problems before I decide what to do. This is not because I am not mature, but to see things from another point of view - sometimes somebody else sees things in a different light and helps you understanding why things are like they are. This thread has really calmed me down and makes me think about things in a different way because I'm not limited to my own point of view and understanding, but also have the input of others with a different background and experience.