abuamerican...look, I don't know who you refer to as "hypocrites" here in QL, but one thing is for sure... We will not mind our own businesses as this forum is to say our opinions abut ANY topic that anyone wants to discuss. Sorry, but if you don't like it, then don't log in QL.

And yes bubbly, I guess women also have that fear, but I'm also sure that is not as in Saudi. You see, in most of the countries, people CHOOSE who to marry. That means that nobody is imposed to nobody. So when 2 people get married there is a relationship behind, there is commitment to the other soul, and there is TRUST. In an arranged marriage, none of this exist, so it has to be achieved in a short time. I wouldn't trust someone just like that. So I think the arranged marriage issue increases the fear at least double than a regular woman from the west would feel.