You’ve finally found that special someone—they seem pleasant, caring and you have a lot to talk about.  The conversation flows easily, they make you laugh, and as a plus, your friends love them. One little problem: they aren’t Muslim.  Or Christian, or Jewish, or whatever faith it is that you now practice or grew up with.  Maybe they’re Shiite as opposed to Sunni Muslim, or Catholic as opposed to Protestant.

The dilemma here is:  I don’t share the same faith with this person, but I really connect with them.  What to do?  Do you continue a possible relationship?  What would be the issues that arise from such a decision?  The following are things that both people should think about when contemplating going forward in a relationship:

Michael Jackson’s death felt like a shockwave throughout the world. The King of Pop, dead at 50. People didn’t believe the headlines, fans mourned his passing like that of a family member, there were even cases of fans committing suicide because they simply couldn’t live on. The outpouring of grief from the Muslim world and Arabs in particular has also shown what a global fan base Jackson truly had.  Read more>>

Question: Dear Dr. Bousa!!
Is getting intimate with the person you love wrong??
I guess this is very sensitive question that Im trying to find out the answer for…..As you know, when you met someone on Arab Lounge most of them are long distance, and it’s very rare to find someone in your own town and click together [...]

You have met someone special, but now you’re weary of the financial consequences of the courting process. Well, worry not. While the economic climate has forced Arab singles to become thriftier with their finances and affected their spending habits on dates, you can still have an awesome date and show your partner a great time.
A few [...]

Question: Dear Dr. Bousa,
I was forced to marry a man when I was 20 years old. Our marriage was brief and I’ve been divorced for 15 years. Over the years, many men have come forward from my community. However, I’m never really attracted to these men and find them incompatible. Also, these men seemed unstable [...]

Millions of Arab singles have tried Arab and religious matchmaking sites and hundreds of thousands more sign up every week. That means thousands of potential mates and serious competition for everyone. In light of this, we have taken the time to put together for you some useful tips for getting better results out of Arab matchmaking sites.

Good luck and have fun!

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Along with your photo, your headline is the first thing that members see about you. You only get one first impression so it is well worth it to put some thought into how you project yourself. What is considered good is a matter of taste. Like meeting people face to face, people will draw their own conclusions based on a variety of factors.

1. Try asking a question: if possible, keep…

Growing up my own mother used to repeat the simple words, “Know thyself, sweetheart, know thyself.” At the time I took these words for granted, and due to a complete lack of life experience, maturity, and wisdom, I brushed them off thinking to myself, “Well, of course I know myself, Mom! Duh!” Only decades of [...]

Question: Hello, Dr. Bousa. I’d first like to say that I am a big fan of your advice section and I am hoping you can help me with my dilemma just as you have helped others. My boyfriend recently ended our relationship, and I have been experiencing a wave of guilty emotion ever since. Here’s [...]