African-American Women Needs Advice On Liberian Women (Page 6)

Date: 10-02-2011 7:28 am (13 years ago) | Author: Crystal Freeman
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- skillfulhandz at 11-02-2011 01:01 AM (13 years ago)
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I have nothing against America or anyone, but could you please "Those in blue", explain yourself well Miss Americana ?
Mind you it doesn't stop me from getting a bite of the chocolate oo. But make me understand those word first.
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Sure I don't mind explaining myself. I'm saying just because you meet Americans who treat you wrong or who have a "better than thou mentality" not to get into the habit of blaming ALL Americans for the few bad ones that you met. In fact, I'm an American, but I happen to be raising money for orphans in Liberia through a program called "Operation Hope." Hopefully, I will be building my own orphange there one day.
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- skillfulhandz at 11-02-2011 01:17 AM (13 years ago)
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Well, well bred Africans have talked to you that all you need is your husband as the best teacher. As I believe you are educated, it is enough to know that no country have homogeneous character and no recipe for behaviour.

What is paramount in African culture is: there must be respect and Christian values in your relationship with him. Do not shout at him publicly, no matter what. Do not assume the boss of the house, ignoring him. Do no imbibe the "complete" western emancipated tendencies if you wish to live with him long. Do not think that he needed for papers. IT IS IRRITATING. See him as a partner, who two of you must work together to make it work. Do not allow your ego to replace your sense of partnership, especially during the time of family crises. Know that this imminent. Allow him to mingle with Africans, because that reinforces his root which he will never wish to miss or forget. Do not expect kiss on the subway, on the street and in public transport, etc regularly. ETC.

DO NOT FORGET: LOVE GOES THROUGH THE STOMACH. See cooking as normal and Feed him well.

Just for now
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igbonnanna, I really appreciate your words of wisdom. You are absolutely correct. Initially in our relationship, I did "irritate" him about his motives for marrying me. Thankfully, he loved me enough to push past my insecurities. I've read some of your other posts on other forums and have perceived that you are a very eloquent, intelligent, and refined man. I have one question. Please explain the highlighted part. Thanks






Posted: at 11-02-2011 01:17 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- skillfulhandz at 11-02-2011 01:23 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: igbonnanna on 11-02-2011 12:59 AM
Quote from: skillfulhandz on 10-02-2011 07:28 AM
I am an African-American female that is engaged to an African man. Initially, I believed he was only marrying me because I was from America and he wanted to gain his citizenship. Now, after almost two years of knowing him and his character we have decided to marry on Oct. 22nd. Although our cultures are very different, our love for one another is more potent. I need advice from anyone that would help me to understand the Liberian culture better (of course I've been doing research and I have visited Liberia just recently) but I need more. I need insight into how Liberian men (in general) think about marriage, women's roles, family life, etc. I love the Liberian culture and I am thirsty for knowledge. Today I present myself as a student sitting before you all as my teachers. I am waiting to learn.... (please leave the negativity off this forum. Thanks)!

Well, well bred Africans have talked to you that all you need is your husband as the best teacher. As I believe you are educated, it is enough to know that no country have homogeneous character and no recipe for behaviour.

What is paramount in African culture is: there must be respect and Christian values in your relationship with him. Do not shout at him publicly, no matter what. Do not assume the boss of the house, ignoring him. Do no imbibe the "complete" western emancipated tendencies if you wish to live with him long. Do not think that he needed for papers. IT IS IRRITATING. See him as a partner, who two of you must work together to make it work. Do not allow your ego to replace your sense of partnership, especially during the time of family crises. Know that this imminent. Allow him to mingle with Africans, because that reinforces his root which he will never wish to miss or forget. Do not expect kiss on the subway, on the street and in public transport, etc regularly. ETC.

DO NOT FORGET: LOVE GOES THROUGH THE STOMACH. See cooking as normal and Feed him well.

Just for now




Actually my fiance shows me a lot of public affection....
Posted: at 11-02-2011 01:23 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- giftmurphy at 11-02-2011 10:16 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: skillfulhandz on 11-02-2011 01:23 AM
Quote from: igbonnanna on 11-02-2011 12:59 AM
Quote from: skillfulhandz on 10-02-2011 07:28 AM
I am an African-American female that is engaged to an African man. Initially, I believed he was only marrying me because I was from America and he wanted to gain his citizenship. Now, after almost two years of knowing him and his character we have decided to marry on Oct. 22nd. Although our cultures are very different, our love for one another is more potent. I need advice from anyone that would help me to understand the Liberian culture better (of course I've been doing research and I have visited Liberia just recently) but I need more. I need insight into how Liberian men (in general) think about marriage, women's roles, family life, etc. I love the Liberian culture and I am thirsty for knowledge. Today I present myself as a student sitting before you all as my teachers. I am waiting to learn.... (please leave the negativity off this forum. Thanks)!

Well, well bred Africans have talked to you that all you need is your husband as the best teacher. As I believe you are educated, it is enough to know that no country have homogeneous character and no recipe for behaviour.

What is paramount in African culture is: there must be respect and Christian values in your relationship with him. Do not shout at him publicly, no matter what. Do not assume the boss of the house, ignoring him. Do no imbibe the "complete" western emancipated tendencies if you wish to live with him long. Do not think that he needed for papers. IT IS IRRITATING. See him as a partner, who two of you must work together to make it work. Do not allow your ego to replace your sense of partnership, especially during the time of family crises. Know that this imminent. Allow him to mingle with Africans, because that reinforces his root which he will never wish to miss or forget. Do not expect kiss on the subway, on the street and in public transport, etc regularly. ETC.

DO NOT FORGET: LOVE GOES THROUGH THE STOMACH. See cooking as normal and Feed him well.

Just for now




Actually my fiance shows me a lot of public affection....
sweet
Posted: at 11-02-2011 10:16 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- Treasure2 at 11-02-2011 10:28 AM (13 years ago)
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OK
Posted: at 11-02-2011 10:28 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- kebella at 11-02-2011 10:44 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: igbonnanna on 11-02-2011 12:59 AM
Quote from: skillfulhandz on 10-02-2011 07:28 AM
I am an African-American female that is engaged to an African man. Initially, I believed he was only marrying me because I was from America and he wanted to gain his citizenship. Now, after almost two years of knowing him and his character we have decided to marry on Oct. 22nd. Although our cultures are very different, our love for one another is more potent. I need advice from anyone that would help me to understand the Liberian culture better (of course I've been doing research and I have visited Liberia just recently) but I need more. I need insight into how Liberian men (in general) think about marriage, women's roles, family life, etc. I love the Liberian culture and I am thirsty for knowledge. Today I present myself as a student sitting before you all as my teachers. I am waiting to learn.... (please leave the negativity off this forum. Thanks)!

Well, well bred Africans have talked to you that all you need is your husband as the best teacher. As I believe you are educated, it is enough to know that no country have homogeneous character and no recipe for behaviour.

What is paramount in African culture is: there must be respect and Christian values in your relationship with him. Do not shout at him publicly, no matter what. Do not assume the boss of the house, ignoring him. Do no imbibe the "complete" western emancipated tendencies if you wish to live with him long. Do not think that he needed for papers. IT IS IRRITATING. See him as a partner, who two of you must work together to make it work. Do not allow your ego to replace your sense of partnership, especially during the time of family crises. Know that this imminent. Allow him to mingle with Africans, because that reinforces his root which he will never wish to miss or forget. Do not expect kiss on the subway, on the street and in public transport, etc regularly. ETC.

DO NOT FORGET: LOVE GOES THROUGH THE STOMACH. See cooking as normal and Feed him well.

Just for now

gbam!!! buh da spaglish is so high  Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 11-02-2011 10:44 AM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kebella at 11-02-2011 10:48 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: dirtykid on 10-02-2011 11:52 PM
Quote from: kebella on 10-02-2011 11:48 PM
Quote from: popo2009 on 10-02-2011 11:45 PM
Miss African-American......what makes you
think all Africans want to marry for paper?
stop been a dumb-A*#S
bro poporipo abeg yu miss ur way Roll Eyes


He didn't, The poster did mention about that, read her post very well, Initially she thought the guy wants to get his American Citizenship. Check that well !!

yes bro i got yu...............mayb a slip of tongue........anyway they all think everybody need them 4 citizenship thatz why i refuse to marry them............buh sometime they miss they opportunity to real man bcoz of negative thinking

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- Treasure2 at 11-02-2011 10:50 AM (13 years ago)
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I C
Posted: at 11-02-2011 10:50 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- dirtykid at 11-02-2011 01:03 PM (13 years ago)
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I c dat U c  Grin Grin

Posted: at 11-02-2011 01:03 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- sobeit at 11-02-2011 01:07 PM (13 years ago)
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hmmm
Posted: at 11-02-2011 01:07 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- typicalman84 at 11-02-2011 01:12 PM (13 years ago)
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Just feed him well and respect him always... that's the only culture you need to learn... and it is the culture of MEN.

Posted: at 11-02-2011 01:12 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ILOVEIT at 11-02-2011 05:53 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: skillfulhandz on 11-02-2011 12:51 AM
is the words in red not your statement huh?! if you don't sound like white.is like you're here to seek attention,hmm you better mind the way you talk b4 your ass get kicked here... chocolate ni!

Your ignorance amuse me. I "Sound" white simply because I'm using proper English and not subjecting myself to profanity, name calling and violence. Whew, in that case, I prefer to sound white any day!!!

[/quote]you are such a silly & stupid lady,trying to cover your ignorance by referring it to me.don't let me remind you, who you really are.i guess it hasn't skip your tiny mind..

Posted: at 11-02-2011 05:53 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- lORDIBRAHIM at 11-02-2011 06:15 PM (13 years ago)
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I BIN DE PASS JARE

ADAM
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- dww4eva at 11-02-2011 07:41 PM (13 years ago)
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Wow!  America has more Nigerian people than any other continent in the world except Africa.  This woman was ill informed and needed guidance and teaching, not humiliation.  Perhaps I should not be on this site either since I am American and White too.  So she asked a question?  There is no such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer.  One must remember; before looking into the horses mouth, don't kick him in the teeth first?  OUCH!!!  :'(
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- kebella at 11-02-2011 07:48 PM (13 years ago)
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NOTED!!!!!!! WAITING THOSE YU CALL STUPID TO COMMENT .............

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- IkeOguike at 11-02-2011 08:29 PM (13 years ago)
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I urge you to stop seeking attention on this site. Besides, we are not phsycotherapists.
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- giftmurphy at 11-02-2011 08:32 PM (13 years ago)
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lol
Posted: at 11-02-2011 08:32 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- truthisbitter at 11-02-2011 09:51 PM (13 years ago)
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YOUR MAN IS IN A BETTER POSITION TO TEACH YOU HIS CULTURE................BESIDES MAJORITY OF THE FORUMITES HERE ARE NAIJA.............SO PLEASE GO TO YOUR MAN.
Posted: at 11-02-2011 09:51 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kebella at 11-02-2011 09:53 PM (13 years ago)
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lol

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- betty55 at 11-02-2011 11:18 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: dww4eva on 11-02-2011 07:41 PM
Wow!  America has more Nigerian people than any other continent in the world except Africa.  This woman was ill informed and needed guidance and teaching, not humiliation.  Perhaps I should not be on this site either since I am American and White too.  So she asked a question?  There is no such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer.  One must remember; before looking into the horses mouth, don't kick him in the teeth first?  OUCH!!!  :'(
l wonder what u are doing inthis website.those it look like americawhite website to u.u are here looking for blackman to hang wit sorri not available.tell the america black woman to seek for such advice from liberiapals.not naijapals.u know what the sound of the name nigeria iritate other country citizens we are okay with that cos we know who we are.but pls back totally off from us and our website.
Posted: at 11-02-2011 11:18 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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