wintersolace
American expat in Jordan
Forum posts
26
About me
American
Lives in Amman
Speaks english and spanish
Registration: 20 July 2010
Rights of an American mother in Jordan by SharonAB200
I apologize for the long post, but I have a great deal on my mind. I was married to a Jordanian man for almost 4 years before separating from him. We lived in the US all that time, and we have one son from our marriage. My husband became ...
Please don't come to Jordan nor let your son come visit his father. You will loose him. I am an American married to a Jordanian man and we have 5 children. My oldest daughter does not like the culture nor the customs and wanted to go back to ... Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
Ask the landlord where you can get the replacements, he should know since he had it installed. Read More
Help! Wanted good English children books by tmyclark
Hi all I am trying to find a variety of children books. Tried Titles and the bookstore in Mecca Mall but limited variety of children books. Then I also tried bookdepository.com. Its free delivery but I suspected I wont be getting my order (waited ...
try Jordan Book Centre Co. Tel: 5151882-Fax:5152016 jbc@go.com.jo Read More
Help! Wanted good English children books by tmyclark
Hi all I am trying to find a variety of children books. Tried Titles and the bookstore in Mecca Mall but limited variety of children books. Then I also tried bookdepository.com. Its free delivery but I suspected I wont be getting my order (waited ...
Try Hakawati. Their phone is (06)5561466 hakawati.jo They have books in english and they also offer classes and activities for kids. The Children's Musuem has a library but you can't borrow the books. You can only read them there, but they ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
deb568, my experiences have been the same as yours and I hope those who read this forum realize that living in Amman, Jordan and visiting are very different. Before I moved here and visited, I was unaware of how these extended families lived. You ... Read More
u must be in Jordan by k-al
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ...
I know what you mean! My solution was to live alone with my husband and my kids in a smaller apartment, even though we own the house and everything in it, in which my in laws live in. But believe me, piece of mind and having privacy is worth it! ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
Different cultures in marriage definetly causes problems. Both or at least one partner needs to be tolerant, if not it will usually end in divorce or a bitter marriage. It doesn't matter whether you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, to ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Jinshui, I have a water filter and the debris looks like muck! I wouldn't drink tap water. All my in laws have a water filter like mine that fits under the sink. I am sorry I can't comment on water delivery . I have seen people buy filtered ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Dear Jinshui Hope you are feeling better. Look at www.biladuna.com They have furnished, unfurnished, semi-furnished apartments in Abdoun and Der Ghbar within the price range you indicated and in various sizes. If you have the whole year's rent up ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Jinshui, I have been living in amman for the last two years. I am an expat as well and here are my experiences. Hope this helps. 1- my kids go to a private school where they are taught in english only and they go to and from school by ... Read More
Dating a Jordanian man II by Sammi
I've been searching the net for hours for information, came eventually across this forum. I hope that there is someone on here who's able to answer my question. I was seeing a Jordanian man who I met in Jordan last year. We had a wonderful time ...
I agree with everything lyardanetz said. I am married to a Jordanian as well and I am an American of Latin background. I am a light colored-skin women and my children are light skinned and fair haired and when we go out we get stared at all the ... Read More
Babysitter by KatieA
So I am desprately looking for a babysitter. I know a lot of people use a live-in maid but I do not have one and I don't want one. I just want someone 1-3x's per month to watch my kids while I go on a date with my husband. Where the heck do I find ...
Why don't you ask one of your neighbors if you can leave your kids ocassionally? Most neighbors are friendly and if they have kids it can even be a play date. Read More
Iraq Al-Ameer Women Coop Society History, Creativity and Hospitality by shobaki
[center][b]Iraq Al-Ameer Women Cooperative Society[/b] [u]History, Creativity and Hospitality[/u][/center] The Society was found by [url=http://www.nooralhusseinfoundation.org/]Noor Al-Hussein Foundation[/url] in 1994 with the support of Swiss ...
Thanks for posting this, I plan on taking my daughter there. She likes this kind of stuff and so do I. If there are more places like this please post. Read More
Groups of expatriates that do meeting and activities in Jordan? by unique001
Hi all, I am wondering if there are any groups of expatriates or associations that people can join that do meetings and activities in Jordan. If there are such groups can anyone tell me about it because I am always looking to meet new people that ...
How do you contact the AWA? I would like to join. Thanks. Regards Read More