Hello Sam; I would like to give you some practical advise - beyond what's being said above like everyone single has a "valid" reason for not being married. 1. You mentioned that grew up in an Arab culture - so I guess you speak Arabic. Check out this musalsal from last Ramadan - and hopefully it will put a smile on your face and realize that the marriage dilemma is not unique to you but a world-wide issue. 2. If your family/friends/co-workers/complete strangers introduce you to someone that you realize within seconds is the COMPLETE opposite of what you want from a partner - DO NOT DECLINE IMMEDIATELY. My advise is to open your heart to the idea of marrying this person - so what if he works at a convenience store and only has a highschool diploma compared to your two degrees. With hard work and saving, maybe one day he will own his own store! 3. But what if your family/friends/co-workers/random strangers on the street do not introduce to anyone and you simply do not meet anyone on your own. What's to be done!? BE PROACTIVE. Go to the local masjid - become a fixture there. Go online - chat, paltalk etc. Check out muslim single sites - perhaps there are Somalis there too, who knows! 4. All of the above does not work - If you are still in your mid 20's - have heart and continue on your journey. If you are in your late 20's i.e 28 and above. I suggest you start preparing for your 30's. The barrage of questions, stares and 'maskinas' from a family/friends/co-workers/strangers will only INTENSIFY. Consider hijrah - leave the country you are in now and start anew somewhere else. Focus like a mad person on your career- without a family support system to take care of you - you need a large income and lots of saving, and honestly something to focus on. Once you hit your 40's consider adoption or foster care - so you can give back to the world. And above all ofcourse - continuing praying for what you desire and inshallah you will be awarded

wait....there's oil being drilled in Somalia!?!?!

Ouh is heart of dixie good? will have to catch it. just watching Alcatraz...very good so far.

sure does Kings, i love the new story line with Liz's new boyfriend. Somalina are those shows on Discovery or History?

Walking Dead (The BEST ever - read the graphic novel as well) Supernatural Up all night Community 30 Rock Revenge Sherlock (just ended)

LoL really he lives in the Netherlands? I wonder why he bothered to audition. he's full of confidence eh - and has a great voice too

...after all its Arab Idol lol

Che...Interval Training is the best thing ever! I work out on a treadmill for 45 minutes each day over the last two months - 15 pounds gone! Its also abit more fun than simply jogging or walking at the same speed.

Oh new year resolutions are OLD lol. Just Live and Enjoy!

Great topic Norf. I believe our people are generally copy cats - I wouldn't see anyone treating a service person like that in the west - they wouldnt get away with it. But in the Arabs there is general disregard for people in service - especially Indians and Pakistanis - the worst of it is that Somalis would copy the Arabs and treat these people like that. I am not sure how things are in Somalia though ,on a recent trip to Hergaisa, I went into a store with my aunt and this man was buying something beside us, instead of handing the money to the shopkeeper he - threw at him! lol and the money fell on the desk - I was so shocked I gasped and told him not to treat the guy like that in English - yea it was an awkward moment lol. So maybe we are just inherently rude and the moment we can let it out we do.

can't wait to watch "Walking Dead" tongith - zombies!!!

Omg, you were lucky - what a freak that guy is, he must have thought it was his lucky day too lol such a willing victim!

awww mashallah - you have a lovely marriage! many congrats on the baby. its difficult to find the right companion really. U just get fedup of the whole situation.

lol they ran for their lives.

interesting

Hanad, the 8 months old member of the Walk for Somalia (Toronto-Ottawa), waves to the Camera as dad Abdifatah looks on. Hanad has made history by becoming the youngest member ever to participate in a long distance, trans-cities walk in Canada. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/311765#ixzz1YcvZUHdJ If Hanad can go the distance, SO CAN YOU! Step UP for Somalia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Walk for Somalia Team is back We are a group of Somali youth in Toronto that are taking a stand against apathy, we can no longer sit ideal as millions in Somalia are facing starvation. On September 19th to September 26th, in honor of the countless children, women and men who have perished walking to refugee camps in hope of salvation we will be walking from Toronto to Ottawa to raise funds for famine relief. Help us showcase the generosity of our vibrant people by sponsoring our walk. Every step we take is a step towards a brighter future. Please donate at http://walkforsomalia.ca/donate/ and/or sponsor a walker - http://walkforsomalia.ca/sponsor-a-walker/

Same here!!!! Its a tragedy really - those kids that died. Ps. Mohammed....your picture makes me feel uncomfortable....what's up with the gun?

AMEN... and people are such losers.

I am obsessed with this game - played each and every level - all the Season -Angry Bird Rio and now I await the new update - SUCKS that I own an Andriod - its not fair that Iphone/Ipod users get it first....Seriously This list of the birds and how useful/useless they are is too funny --- the red bird should commit suicide. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/angry_birds

LOL really people are getting registered... seriously...that's not true. Somaliland govn't does not have the capacity to do that.

Too funny. Have you heard of this phrase "LEGO".....now instead of saying Let's GO....you say DUDE LEGO..or SIS LEGO..you get the gist. Kids these days.

Gosh she's adorable!! her somali puts mine to shame lool

This is incredibly strange. So the entire point of the Obedient Women's Club ..... is to teach women to be good in bed and become the perfect sex worker for your husband....well top grades for the best whore! LOL I wonder if men are taught to respect the wife's sexual needs as well.

Interesting. There are a lot of marriages took place only because the girl is edging on that disastrous age *imagine dramatic music - DUN DUN DUN* 30. So its really a mission to marry before 30 and many of these marriages can be successful or fails. Oh and men, when they generally hit 35 - are obsessed with the idea of settling down - so who ever is next best girl is the one. its all really sad.