How intelligent of you to generalise for a whole culture. Just because, some people follow a certain evil pratice in a culture, doesnt mean everyone in the culture follows that practice. WTH? Seriously, you need to get a life. Clearly, you havent got one! [ June 08, 2009, 08:13 AM: Message edited by: sheherazade ]

CONGRATZ Thanks to everyone that answered my question, especially those people who made the inappapriate comments, because you have made me realise its way better for me to marry my own kind. From what I've heard, from just a minority of some somali guys on here portrays to me clearly how some somali guys are personality-wise. I think its a good thing (no offense to the good somali guys) that some people here have literally managed to put me off 100% from marrying a somali guy. WOW, Some guys in snother race just made me realise how guys in my race are the most suitable and best choice for me to marry. THANKS

Originally posted by Sabriya: sister we had topics like this one that we discussed how divorce rates are higher within the somali community. Today they are all just being defensive since they think your non somali. I guess sort of like we can talk abt the shortcomings of our community but you can't kinda thing salaam Sabriya Thanks for that comment Yeah, It is clearly obvious that certain people (im mentioning no names) are getting over-defensive. Clearly, some people are acting like Im attacking them verbally with this thread when that is not the case. Some useful comments were made and some totally irrevelant ones. I wanted to discuss this high divorce rate matter and it seems like it has turned into a debate! Just goes to show how humble, mature and thoughtful some people on this forum are.

Originally posted by sheherazade: ^Lol! they're like Pakistani men only kali-er! That's hilarious LOL

Amina/Tammy 1000 things are running through my mind at once like all the time. I was just curious to see whether what Ive been told is true or just rumours. The fact that I asked about divorce rates and culture is just randomn. Im a very curious person.

This post just says what I've heard about somalis. I was wondering what other somalis have to say about this. Anyway, yes I do want to know more about somali culture.

Indhoos When I say that comment, Im not refering to any other posts. I obtained that information from just some somalian people I've spoken to. Anyway, in my culture, the divorce rate for muslims is very low. Divorce is pratically unheard of.

Lt-Qalbi-Adeyg Why are you just making assumptions? Did I say I dont like somali culture? Im just making a point that I love my culture pakistani and I want to remain 100% pakistani and not change even one bit culture-wise. To be honest, no I don't have a clue what somali culture is about and Im actually trying to find out. I would like to be knowledgeable about other muslims' culture.

I was talking to a good somali friend that I know well. She is married and she was going on about how she wants to be able to support her family financially so thats why she is studying now. I said to her well, you shouldnt worry about providing the money for your family, in islam, it is the husbands duty to provide for his family financially. Then she stated that, her relationship with her husband is going well now but he could divorce her one day. She also said it is common for somalis to divorce. So is there a high divorce rate amongst somalis? If the divorce rate is high amongst somalis, why is the divorce rate so high because apparently the divorce rate has increased alot for somalis since the past! If this is not true, I apologise, please dont take offence in any way.

Im a 100% proud pure pakistani. I wouldnt want to fit into any other culture, let alone somali culture!

Lt-Qalbi-Adeyg WOW, I actualy agree with something you've got to say, the part where you wrote ur an asshole is sooo true. Keep the pratice up of being honest Lt-Qalbi-Adeyg.

Ibtisam My culture is pakistani, Im sure you know lots about this culture and what the men are like in it.

Lt-Qalbi-Adeyg Mmmmmmm, I know we pakistani muslims dont even use deodrant, that is true because we wash anyway 6 times a day ( shower in the morning & making wudu). DUH! Not that you'd know about washing 5 times a day as Im pretty damn sure your not a practising muslim. Do you know what at least I can say, Im 100% proud to be pakistani!!!

Lt-Qalbi-Adeyg Seriously, I feel soooooo sorry for all somalis that they have such a person like you who is somali.

I meant to say they wouldnt be 100% happy with my decision.

my dad would be like, 'your so not marrying a somali', he is kind of prejudice, thinks every other culture is so below our culture. my mum would be like, 'this girl has gone crazy'. They obviously wouldnt be 100%. But I know they would let me marry the guy I want to marry as long he is muslim.

Sabriya BTW, I dont want to get married until at least 26. When, I wrote that thread about marrying that somali guy, I dont know what I was writing. I didnt exactly mean marrying him now. NO WAY! Just searching for the ideal husband 100 years before I get married. LOL

Im pakistani

Lt-Qalbi-Adeyg Are you somali?

Amina/Tammy Since you were once new to somali culture, What did you find the most striking about somali culture?

KOOL-KAT Before, the age of 16, I had never ever seen a somali before. Im about 17 now and I've seen so many somalis since I've moved to london. And I dont really know anything about somalis culture. Im just curious about the culture of somalis. It seems interesting!

IBTISAM Opposites in your culture? That's a bit STRANGE Yes it would be very interesting if you could tell me about the typical wife!

I couldnt stop laughing at that comment 'boys think you the best thing since SLICE BREAD' SO FUNNY, WHAT A LINE!!!!

'live with a somali family for a week' IMPOSSIBLE LOL

I know the answer is very broad. But if you had to describe somali culture, what would you say. Im not somali but Im just curious about what somali culture is like. So if you had to describe somali culture, what would your reply be?