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Fear of being myself because of my environment

Fear of being myself because of my environment

Salam. I hope you’re doing well. I’m 19 years old, female and I currently work. I grew up in a very closed, judgmental environment where people are interested in the latest gossip and materialistic things. Doing anything that isn’t “normal” in the community is good gossip to talk about and is looked down upon. I ... Read More
 
Navigating relationships for the purpose of marriage

Navigating relationships for the purpose of marriage

Assalamualaikum, I’m writing to get your opinion on something. I’m a 22 year old woman living in Canada. I’m in the last semester of my undergrad, inshallah after that I plan on staying with my parents for a bit in Qatar until I go on to do my Masters next year (somewhere in the Middle ... Read More
 
It seems impossible that I’ll get married in the way I want to, and I can’t imagine any other way being nice for me.

It seems impossible that I’ll get married in the way I want to, and I can’t imagine any other way being nice for me.

I’m seventeen. I think I’ve had a vague interest in marriage for a while. Like, I was interested in being in a relationship probably since I was thirteen (but Alhamdulillah, it has been very easy for me to stay away from non-mahram guys for my entire life, and I’ve never even really wanted to interact ... Read More