Interview Submissions

Non-Saudi Spouse Of A Saudi Interview

Including an introduction of yourself is highly recommended. You can choose to be anonymous, just let me know. Send the answers (and foreword if you like) to intio2016 at yandex dot com. JazakumAllahu khair/thanks!

Tara Umm Omar

 -What is your nationality?

-What country do you reside in presently?

-Are you married to a Saudi or non-Saudi?

-If you live/lived in Saudi Arabia, for how long?

-What is your job in your country of residence?

-When and where did you meet your Saudi wife/husband?  

-How long did you know your spouse before the marriage took place?

-How long did your marriage permission take? 

-Did his/her family accept his/her marriage to you? Why/Why not? 

-Did your family accept your marriage to him/her? Why/Why not? 

-How did you/your spouse overcome the resistance (if any) to your marriage? 

-How are your relations with your family/in-laws now after marrying your wife/husband? 

-What is your advice when a non-Saudi woman/man meets their potential/future Saudi in-laws? 

-Do/did you like living in Saudi Arabia? Please explain why you like/liked living in Saudi Arabia and why you don’t/didn’t. 

-What would you like to see improved in Saudi Arabia? 

-Do you think you should change anything about yourself in order to fit into Saudi society? 

-What do you think about the abaya and is/was it a problem for you or your spouse to wear it? 

–Do you have children?

-Is your Saudi spouse involved in raising your children? 

-Does your Saudi spouse help you with the house chores? Before a maid, occasionally. 

-Do/did you feel trapped in Saudi Arabia or do you feel comfortable living in the country?

-Do you think a non-Saudi can be happy in Saudi Arabia? 

-Do you think you would be willing/able to live in Saudi Arabia alone? Why/Why not? 

-Do you think a non-Saudi would have any problems living alone in Saudi Arabia? 

-What advice would you give a non-Saudi considering marriage to a Saudi?