Lets talk about some real issues.


We talked about an Omani marrying a non-Omani, but what about generalising that a bit and asking would you marry someone from an entirely different culture (because as you know we arent all omanis here).

If yes, what are your reasons for this and if no, why not?

What's the point?

I mean, why a brit? Sorry for sounding naive, but are you a brit? :duh:

LOL.

Sorry Shee, you seem to miss my point. It was just supposed to be a catchy title. It doesnt have to be that combination specifically.:)

Just read the first post. It is open to all and everyone.

Erm.. I dunno. You mean like.. TOTALLY different ? :confused: ... I'll get back to you on this one.

i dont really see why not. all u need for a marriage to work is love and understanding. if u love each other, understand and respect each other's different culture and religion (if not the same) then where's the problem.

the main issue to talk about and agree upon before any commitment is the kids. how do u want the to grow up, what religion they should follow etc.

Well, I am a Hindu (if you know there's a religion called Hinduism, and herediterly I become one :p) and want to marry a muslim ... and also, want to get a tatto of a cross on my left hand and a star of david on the right!! :duh:

The problem being, some person or the other will burn me alive!!

Originally posted by Big MO
all u need for a marriage to work is love and understanding. if u love each other, understand and respect each other's different culture and religion (if not the same) then where's the problem.


i dont think thats really enough! Evidently your cultural differences will catch up to u and cause problems between the two no matter how much u love her ..especially when it comes to raising children..and decission making. unless u're Willing to compromise then I don’t advise anyone to marry a person from a different culture.

Originally posted by Shinoda LP
Well, I am a Hindu (if you know there's a religion called Hinduism, and herediterly I become one :p) and want to marry a muslim ... and also, want to get a tatto of a cross on my left hand and a star of david on the right!! :duh:

The problem being, some person or the other will burn me alive!!

you'll probably be burnt by an angry hindu for marrying a muslim a woman.

hey u have many stupid fanatics in every religion.

Originally posted by NaBHaN
i dont think thats really enough! Evidently your cultural differences will catch up to u and cause problems between the two no matter how much u love her ..especially when it comes to raising children..and decission making. unless u're Willing to comprimise then I don’t advise anyone to marry a person from a different culture.

It depends on the couple. For some, with enough love and understanding they can get through and make a wonderful life for eachother and their children.

Yes it CAN work, and I have a perfect example to look up to. :)

I think they both have to be a little easy on their cultrual beliefs. If they are too strong then it would be hard to give in to the other spouse. Being easy going and open to change play a big part in making it work.

But if they're not willing to compromise then they're in for trouble.

I don't think love's enough at all. If the cultural difference is HUGE, then there is no way that the marriage will work out without a LOT of compromising by both sides and many many problems.

i think all of th is depends on the couple if they felt that they really understand each other and they can live with each other and take responsibilities of having a family together with kids to look after then there's no problem in marrying any person from any culture even if they were totally oposite each other ! cuz oposites attract :) ....... two people from the same culture can also marry each other but not seem to understand each other so i think there's no difference from whereever u come because the most important thing is that they understand each other :D

People in the same country argue about marrying from a different tribe using the "different cultures" as an excuse!!!
I believe that anything can work out! People usually think that I'm way too naive and no nothing about the real world, but I prefer looking at things from different angles, it's true that you need to think of many things before getting married, because, lets face it, love isn't enough, in most cases anyway! But if the couple is doing well, they why not! Why look at things from a narrow prespective!