peacelovelight
American expat in Jordan
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American
Lives in Irbid
Speaks English, Spanish (intermediate), Arabic (learning more each day!!), and a little bit of : Korean, Swedish, Italian, Greek, Danish
Registration: 15 February 2010
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
My guess he is a liar. Just tell her to take everything he says and think of it as opposite. Maybe the woman did scratch him, she probably did because he was guilty and LYING. They never will admit they lie. They lie because they don't want to ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
The post above was in response to deb568's. Also to another of Deb's about this being the best culture to raise kids in...I would have to say DEFINITLY NOT! I have been raising my 2 awesome and strong boys ages 8 and 11...who go here when ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Great advice about the income!! I would say this is your #1 safety net. THIS thing called MONEY, is what has kept me enslaved here under my husband's doing. IF I had a steady (American level) income, or a savings then I could have options, this ... Read More
Cook Party
ok...I guess my days are mixed up...that's what I get for having no schedule :)...so Friday is in two days...let's see what I can do! Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Hi Shirley...Are you still in Aqaba..I've been trying to find where I can PM you, but I don't seem to find how!! Let me know...I have a place in Aqaba and REALLY want to spend the winter there once it starts raining up here. I love Aqaba...at least ... Read More
Cook Party
HI!! How did your cook party go? Are you having any more soon? Let me know...I love to cook and to eat!! Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
My advice...be careful. Just so you understand "the norm" here....which doesn't mean it is every situation...but in my experience it is true for the majority of Jordanians...marrying a virgin is pretty darn important to them. Not necessarily your ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
You know, this is really great to hear!! Please keep the post updated on how it goes...are u moving here, or just in the country for a visit? How old are your boys? Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
This is very true. There are some good men everywhere!! I think for me, commenting on this topic for the past couple of years...is really just to let those considering marriage to a Jordanian man know that they are MUCH different than western men. ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Hi....can you PM me as well? Thanks!! Maybe we can meet up! Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Hello All...My latest update is the extreme letdown I have experienced from our family here. After a couple of years of living in Jordan, my husband was not able to work his profession (builder in the USA of homes)...and so our money slowly ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
I have done as much as I can to keep myself and my children happy, although we have been captive in the village now for 15 months. Luckily the past 7 were ok, as I convinced my husband to return to America to work, since he has not provided for us ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Women...don't believe these lies...maybe he/they believe them, but they are DELUSIONAL! I'm sorry, but I have not met one Arab man who is "so kind to their wife"...if you understood the western culture you would see how ridiculous this statement ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
I don't reacll anyone saying they married a stranger, however, I can only speak for myself, who married for love. Little did I know at that time that the word "love" is far different to an Arab man than it is to a western woman. It appears Arab men ... Read More
Starting a small business in Amman by Sweilem
Hello everyone I'm back to Jordan after being away for sone years and I'm trying to find out what business I can think of in Amman Can you suggest ideas ?
Oh, so sorry to hear that...yeah, I was actually hesitating to mention that family members are quite often more ruthless than just your average Joe-Shmo off the street...I've had two of my favorite nephews steal right from my home...and other family ... Read More
Starting a small business in Amman by Sweilem
Hello everyone I'm back to Jordan after being away for sone years and I'm trying to find out what business I can think of in Amman Can you suggest ideas ?
Be careful who you trust...I've been here 3+ years and have tried to do several businesses and in the end the persons I was dealing with were liars and theives...but there is still hope...I still have many ideas, especially for the youth, if you'd ... Read More
new in Jordan by anna44
Hello to all the expats in Amman, my name is Anna, I'm from Australia and just arrived in Amman a couple of weeks ago. I am thrilled to be in the middle east and to live in Jordan, but also I am bit lonely at the moment, because of the lack of new ...
Ah...a high tea party..like in the UK...will you wear tea hats? What's the date and time? I guess noon, yes, as you called it high tea :) Read More
Bullies and what to do about them, do u know KARATE? by peacelovelight
Hi everyone. I have two boys aged 6 and 9 years old. We live in the village, but have also lived in Aqaba. My kids constantly are confronted with bullies. I just don't know what to do about this. My husband shrugs it off and doesn't seem to care ...
Kristina- I find your questions curious and the photo you have posted for yourself even more, considering where you are living. Have you encountered bullies in Aqaba? Everyone else- Thanks for all of your suggestions and comments..I'd have to say I ... Read More
Bullies and what to do about them, do u know KARATE? by peacelovelight
Hi everyone. I have two boys aged 6 and 9 years old. We live in the village, but have also lived in Aqaba. My kids constantly are confronted with bullies. I just don't know what to do about this. My husband shrugs it off and doesn't seem to care ...
Hi...I wished I was still in Aqaba...now I'm in a village. Trying my best to get back to Aqaba though!! What do you do there? Read More
looking for a job in Alexandria
What about for graphic designers art artists...is there a specific city known for creative folk? I have checked the classified's I just want a personal opinion :) Also...does it appear that you have an abundance of foreign talent which makes much ... Read More
Pregnancy in Alexandria by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Alexandria? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Alexandria? Thanks a lot in advance for ...
Do any of you know if there ar midwives available and the ability to have a natural water birth...without hassle? Also someone told me yesterday it is possible to give birth in the pyramids!! Have you ever heard of this? Thanks!! Read More
Average Salaries of Native Language Speaker Teaching ESL by GuestPoster94202
I was recently offered a job at the Nobel Institute in Irbid, Jordan. I was then informed that for 3 months I would only be making 200JD, yet working 6 days a week at 8 hours per day. This adds up to $1.08JD, which is less than $2US per hour. I made ...
I am so happy to hear that you have a nice and caring husband DOVE!! Yes yes..you are right on!! ..appreciate him. It is a good sign of intelligence and character that you recognize your own complaining and fix it...no one is perfect here on Earth. ... Read More
Average Salaries of Native Language Speaker Teaching ESL by GuestPoster94202
I was recently offered a job at the Nobel Institute in Irbid, Jordan. I was then informed that for 3 months I would only be making 200JD, yet working 6 days a week at 8 hours per day. This adds up to $1.08JD, which is less than $2US per hour. I made ...
Yes...Actually, I have been working on the business plan to do so... not a language center, something more like an after school center for women and children...languages will be taught along with a myriad of other fun things...however due to the ... Read More
Average Salaries of Native Language Speaker Teaching ESL by GuestPoster94202
I was recently offered a job at the Nobel Institute in Irbid, Jordan. I was then informed that for 3 months I would only be making 200JD, yet working 6 days a week at 8 hours per day. This adds up to $1.08JD, which is less than $2US per hour. I made ...
I just read the earlier replies..so I am responding now to those... I am only speaking from experience-that if you ask for more you will get more. You are worth more than a Jordanian (only in the regards that you are a native speaker..not that you ... Read More
Average Salaries of Native Language Speaker Teaching ESL by GuestPoster94202
I was recently offered a job at the Nobel Institute in Irbid, Jordan. I was then informed that for 3 months I would only be making 200JD, yet working 6 days a week at 8 hours per day. This adds up to $1.08JD, which is less than $2US per hour. I made ...
I agree SherriO...oust the middle man..one reason I say that is that they are taking advantage of you and THEY know it!! So say..sorry Charlie... go private...had he compensated you for what you are worth you wouldn't be leaving right? AND he is ... Read More
Mosquitos....night night, don't let the namouse bite!!
I say this every night as I try to sleep. My windows have no screens and even though I shut them before dusk each night, those tiny buggers manage to find their way in my house! I bought the small blue and white plug in devise with "mosquito ... Read More
Bullies and what to do about them, do u know KARATE?
Hi everyone. I have two boys aged 6 and 9 years old. We live in the village, but have also lived in Aqaba. My kids constantly are confronted with bullies. I just don't know what to do about this. My husband shrugs it off and doesn't seem to care ... Read More
Anyone in Irbid? by KatieA
So we have moved... to Irbid. Yeah it is a start but we need to make some friends. My husband is origionally from here but has not lived here in like 8 years and I have visited here about 4 times and we have 2 kids, Yusuf(3) and Lulu(8mo). We love ...
Hi all, I live near Irbid, in a village, I can never wave goodbye, well, I guess unless I'm coming to visit you all in Irbid!!! Yes there is a Mommy group and we are all very happy to have found each other. Our children are doing better because of ... Read More
Average Salaries of Native Language Speaker Teaching ESL by GuestPoster94202
I was recently offered a job at the Nobel Institute in Irbid, Jordan. I was then informed that for 3 months I would only be making 200JD, yet working 6 days a week at 8 hours per day. This adds up to $1.08JD, which is less than $2US per hour. I made ...
I tried to warn you. I spent an entire day researching the standard rate in Jordan, but you weren't interested. You are being severely taken advantage of. The sad thing is, when unaware native English teachers accept these low rates, it lowers the ... Read More
housemaid looking for job by hind74
hi, our previouse house maid is looking for job , she is energetic and serious speaks English for any one interesting call dina
Thanks!! What a quick response :) Read More
housemaid looking for job by hind74
hi, our previouse house maid is looking for job , she is energetic and serious speaks English for any one interesting call dina
Did she find a job??? Is she interested in working for an Arabic family living in their home in a village? My sister-in-law who is getting married was in charge of taking care of her parents and we need to find someone to live and take care of the ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
To Shary~ Although I have lived all over the world, I have never visited Malaysia. Being a westerner, I would advise western women to be cautious when making such a lifelong commitment. Many, Arab men (in my experience) are expected to "control" ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
to the person who replied to starseed..why are you so bitter?...if the words starseed wrote struck you in such a way to attack, then there must be something in the statement you need to look at...otherwise it wouldn't bother you...you know..if you ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Marhaba, It's quite a coincidence that I find your question in my inbox today. For the past week, I have wanted to write about the subject you are asking about, but have not as I did not want to complain about my life. However, concidering I have ... Read More
getting a driver's license by danik2010
Hello, friends!! Can anybody tell me the procedure for getting a driver's license in Amman? I mean the costs and what is the proceedure, the tests... everything I should k now. P.S. I am not Jordanian, what kind of documents I need?? Thank you all ...
Does anyone know if the test is offered in English? If no, can I bring a translator? Also, what if I have a U.S. driver's license, does that change the procedure? Why don't people usually pass the first time? A) They're bad driver's B)The company ... Read More
For those living in Aqaba
Does anyone know any specific details, i.e, where, when or a phone number of anywone teaching or taking tae kwan do or tai chi for kids 5-10 yrs old? Also who out there lives in AQABA who has kids..i have 2 boys 5 and 8...who wants to be friends? ... Read More
let's try again ; Who wants to get together this week? by Gourmandise
Hello We tried to organize a get together last week but it didnt work out. so, let's try again: let me propose this week, either Wednesday night (Oct. 20th) or Friday (Oct 22nd) night at 7pm. We could do it at Blue Fig or if you guys have other ...
hi, yes it was supposed to be today, my internet connection was lost for all of yesterday and in the meantime me and my kids are all sick!!! Man, what is it with trying to get together? We will have to repost when our throats are all feeling better. ... Read More
let's try again ; Who wants to get together this week? by Gourmandise
Hello We tried to organize a get together last week but it didnt work out. so, let's try again: let me propose this week, either Wednesday night (Oct. 20th) or Friday (Oct 22nd) night at 7pm. We could do it at Blue Fig or if you guys have other ...
shobaki....haha!! oops...thanks for the clarification!!! everyone: another 大咖福利影院ger and I are heading to Uum Qais on Monday...if anyone wants to join us..most likely around 1:30- ish...will post again to confirm, but if you're interested ... Read More
let's try again ; Who wants to get together this week? by Gourmandise
Hello We tried to organize a get together last week but it didnt work out. so, let's try again: let me propose this week, either Wednesday night (Oct. 20th) or Friday (Oct 22nd) night at 7pm. We could do it at Blue Fig or if you guys have other ...
great idea...i would like to attend and will rsvp a week in advance...i have never been to the blue fig, so just tell me some landmarks and time please...sukran! 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 ...
Great! Thank you, I also got your email. Hope to visit in mid November if anyone is interested. I will post something then to see if anyone wants to join us. 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 ...
I'm in, especially if it's ok to brings kids as mine are just dying to speak English...they are 8 and 5 years old...so, lunch or dinner depending on the atmosphere...we would love to participate in the shops, do they do that? Or, can we arrange ... 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 ...
Hi, this place looks great!! Is anyone interested in going there...especially someone with kids? Let me know!! Read More
let's try again ; Who wants to get together this week? by Gourmandise
Hello We tried to organize a get together last week but it didnt work out. so, let's try again: let me propose this week, either Wednesday night (Oct. 20th) or Friday (Oct 22nd) night at 7pm. We could do it at Blue Fig or if you guys have other ...
oh that's great!!! so when is the next meeting? any this week? Read More
let's try again ; Who wants to get together this week? by Gourmandise
Hello We tried to organize a get together last week but it didnt work out. so, let's try again: let me propose this week, either Wednesday night (Oct. 20th) or Friday (Oct 22nd) night at 7pm. We could do it at Blue Fig or if you guys have other ...
Hi Everyone, Looks like I missed the gathering at Blue Fig. How did it go? Any meetings this week? I live near Irbid and need to go to the Embassy area soon. Is there anyone out there interested in meeting for lunch or coffee around there? Is there ... 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 ...
Thank you lyradanetz for your replies, they are right on!! I hope that all foreigners considering marrying a Jordanian could read them before they tie the knot. I wished someone would have told me all that, but, I do believe in true love, and I had ... Read More
Marriage to a Palestinian-Jordanian guy by Cris_brasilian girl
Hello! My name is Cris, I'm 28 years old and I am Brazilian. In my culture we love, hospitable, cheerful, warm. I intend to live in Amman for a year to study and work. I am corresponding with a Palestinian who lives in Amman, he says who wants to ...
Hi, I'm not sure what flatsrental was saying, but I am an American, my husband Jordanian and he did not lose his citizenship when were married, however we were married in Jordan. I am still an American and his is still a Jordanian. I believe that I ... 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 ...
What xsmrt said is true. 99% of the people in the villages marry other Jordanians. Marriages are still arranged. However, the bride and groom have a small say, as they can accept or refuse marriage offers. For women, what usually happens is once ... Read More