we never went to weddings or parties, he would never say no, but it was know. arabs go to weddings, parties all the time! His brother and sister insisted to take my daughters to a wedding while we were in Syria! they were not happy to hear and shocked to hear we had never gone.That is part of culture to go
Well I have a few thoughts about why he never took you, but it doesn’t change anything anyway. It’s nice that your daughters got to experience the festivities!
It’s all speculation. But I know that in just about every culture marriage is celebrated with family and loved ones. And maybe if he hadn’t treated you one way and then changed I would have thought that he just had this moral compass that kept him grounded and anti-frivolous. But (from the little I know) I think he didn’t want you to see how good people had it. I mean he went to parties and ‘hobnobbed’ with the sheik, right?
yes I agree!! He kept us apart from his family as well which was weird! So yes I think you are right! I made desserts for the sheik for 7 years, 3 days a week and I just started thinking I never heard one word from him?? no thank you nothing which would have been a big shame in arab culture. So he kept people away. good insight, thanks!
A nice selection of photos, Lynn. I don’t need to ask about wearing those fancy dresses now. I asked you that question a while ago. It’s a shame he never took you to any parties, but from what you’ve said in several posts, he wouldn’t have taken you anywhere that you could enjoy yourself.
women go alone to parties and weddings. Men do their own things usually. he went to Dubai, Yemen, China, America etc. he loved to travel. He attended weddings, fancy parties weekly. I never asked to go because I knew it would not work. I went to a coffee morning once, he pushed me to go, but afterward the house was not in order and that was a problem. So, he would hold out his hand and say here take this(opportunity) but then it was false. he lived a glamorous life in a way, his friend the shiek had a 737 and he went many places with him.
I expected you to say something like this, Lynn. He lived such a glamorous and exciting life but demanded so much work and dedication (to him) from you. I won’t say I don’t know why you stuck it out for so long, because I know. You stayed for your children’s sake – something I well understand.
Thanks for understanding!! It’s hard to explain and when you leave and seek help many people tell you, “Why did you stay then” which adds to not wanting to leave etc. You seem to understand this and that helps because it is so hard to explain! I can’t tell you what I went through to buy another month, then week then day and literally in the end an hour of peace! Thanks for understanding!
I found out my answers to my questions, Lyn by reading comments. So interesting and sometimes beautiful with fancy dresses and special like camels who look content to be people carriers. 🙂
Sad to me, I get a little weepy from thinking of all you did, so hard you tried to please your husband and still no warmth or respect. Making frequently desserts for the Sheik and still he would not allow praise. I admire your trying and taking care of your chikdren. . . But at such a cost to your inner soul. I care, Lyn, as others here do.♡
Thanks and yes it is a cost! At the time you are trying to just survive and keep your kids safe as well as fed, clothed and educated so you dont think of the toll it takes. Now I struggle with many things like fear, not sleeping, anxiety, worrying about everything so yes a huge toll! Thanks for caring!
In my email, the pic of the food stand didn’t show up. So it said food stand, and there was the pic of the camels!
I thought, hmmm I didn’t know they ate camels!
Funny.
Where does one wear these fancy dresses when you’re supposed to be covered up???
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well those are very country like not even fancy if you can believe it! but to parties with ladies!
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Oh I see-very strange ways over there!
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just different life style for sure
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Yes! Very weird and different! But then I like shorts and flip flops!!!
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ha ha yes
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Your photos are always so fascinating. Thank you for sharing them.
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glad you like them!
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I loved the camel parking lot.
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glad you liked it!
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Interesting as usual:) Did you go to the fancy lady parties?
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no
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we never went to weddings or parties, he would never say no, but it was know. arabs go to weddings, parties all the time! His brother and sister insisted to take my daughters to a wedding while we were in Syria! they were not happy to hear and shocked to hear we had never gone.That is part of culture to go
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Well I have a few thoughts about why he never took you, but it doesn’t change anything anyway. It’s nice that your daughters got to experience the festivities!
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yes it was interesting for them for sure!
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what r your thoughts?
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It’s all speculation. But I know that in just about every culture marriage is celebrated with family and loved ones. And maybe if he hadn’t treated you one way and then changed I would have thought that he just had this moral compass that kept him grounded and anti-frivolous. But (from the little I know) I think he didn’t want you to see how good people had it. I mean he went to parties and ‘hobnobbed’ with the sheik, right?
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yes I agree!! He kept us apart from his family as well which was weird! So yes I think you are right! I made desserts for the sheik for 7 years, 3 days a week and I just started thinking I never heard one word from him?? no thank you nothing which would have been a big shame in arab culture. So he kept people away. good insight, thanks!
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I’ve been doing some catching up on your memoirs and have say that I salute for for getting trough to where you are. I’ll be back. Best Chevvy
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Thanks Chevvy
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It’s really a pleasure
reading
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‘Riyadh’ has some unpleasant connotations in the news… nice to see another side to it.
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yes!
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I have nominated you for the Liebster Award because I find your blog awesome. — Sandie
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Hi Sandie! Thanks so much very kind of you!!
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🙂
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I am totally behind and lost on awards so please do not be offended if I do not get to it, I appreciate it greatly and feel it is an honor!
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Don’t give it a second thought. Just wanted you to know how much I think of your blog 🙂
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Thanks so much! I took my time and looked through allot of your blog yesterday and found it very interesting!
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Yes, I saw that! Thank you for making it such a long visit – come again – Ha!
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I will!!
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A nice selection of photos, Lynn. I don’t need to ask about wearing those fancy dresses now. I asked you that question a while ago. It’s a shame he never took you to any parties, but from what you’ve said in several posts, he wouldn’t have taken you anywhere that you could enjoy yourself.
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women go alone to parties and weddings. Men do their own things usually. he went to Dubai, Yemen, China, America etc. he loved to travel. He attended weddings, fancy parties weekly. I never asked to go because I knew it would not work. I went to a coffee morning once, he pushed me to go, but afterward the house was not in order and that was a problem. So, he would hold out his hand and say here take this(opportunity) but then it was false. he lived a glamorous life in a way, his friend the shiek had a 737 and he went many places with him.
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I expected you to say something like this, Lynn. He lived such a glamorous and exciting life but demanded so much work and dedication (to him) from you. I won’t say I don’t know why you stuck it out for so long, because I know. You stayed for your children’s sake – something I well understand.
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Thanks for understanding!! It’s hard to explain and when you leave and seek help many people tell you, “Why did you stay then” which adds to not wanting to leave etc. You seem to understand this and that helps because it is so hard to explain! I can’t tell you what I went through to buy another month, then week then day and literally in the end an hour of peace! Thanks for understanding!
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How beautiful!! 😍😍😍
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I found out my answers to my questions, Lyn by reading comments. So interesting and sometimes beautiful with fancy dresses and special like camels who look content to be people carriers. 🙂
Sad to me, I get a little weepy from thinking of all you did, so hard you tried to please your husband and still no warmth or respect. Making frequently desserts for the Sheik and still he would not allow praise. I admire your trying and taking care of your chikdren. . . But at such a cost to your inner soul. I care, Lyn, as others here do.♡
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Thanks and yes it is a cost! At the time you are trying to just survive and keep your kids safe as well as fed, clothed and educated so you dont think of the toll it takes. Now I struggle with many things like fear, not sleeping, anxiety, worrying about everything so yes a huge toll! Thanks for caring!
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In my email, the pic of the food stand didn’t show up. So it said food stand, and there was the pic of the camels!
I thought, hmmm I didn’t know they ate camels!
Funny.
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ha ha ha! weird
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Lovely pics!
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Thanks!
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Is that like a fast food stand? That is quite interesting about those dresses. Thank you for sharing, Lnyz 🙂
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Yes ice cream cones sandwiched
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That sounds pretty good 😃
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🙂 they are not great but hey when its 115 and you are hot it is great!
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Exactly what I was thinking!
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ha ha yes!
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Thanks syl
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You’re welcome ☺
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lovely pics Lynn!
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Thanks Freda! 🙂
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I need to get new glasses … I misread the whole thing and thought the picture of camels was the foodstand!! Great vignette as always 🙂
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Thanks!
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I can just imagine the ladies all dressed up in those gowns, giggling like only a bunch of sober ladies can!
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ha ha yes!!
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