@wintersolace
American expat in Jordan
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26 posts
About me
American
Lives in Amman
Speaks english and spanish
Registration: 20 July 2010
Activity
Rights of an American mother in Jordan by SharonAB200
I apologize for the long post, but I have a great deal on my mind. I was married to a Jordanian man for almost 4 years before separating from him. We lived in the US all that time, and we have one son from our marriage. My husband became ...
Please don't come to Jordan nor let your son come visit his father. You will loose him. I am an American married to a Jordanian man and we have 5 children. My oldest daughter does not like the culture nor the customs and wanted to go back to ... Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
Ask the landlord where you can get the replacements, he should know since he had it installed. Read More
Help! Wanted good English children books by tmyclark
Hi all I am trying to find a variety of children books. Tried Titles and the bookstore in Mecca Mall but limited variety of children books. Then I also tried bookdepository.com. Its free delivery but I suspected I wont be getting my order (waited ...
try Jordan Book Centre Co. Tel: 5151882-Fax:5152016 jbc@go.com.jo Read More
Help! Wanted good English children books by tmyclark
Hi all I am trying to find a variety of children books. Tried Titles and the bookstore in Mecca Mall but limited variety of children books. Then I also tried bookdepository.com. Its free delivery but I suspected I wont be getting my order (waited ...
Try Hakawati. Their phone is (06)5561466 hakawati.jo They have books in english and they also offer classes and activities for kids. The Children's Musuem has a library but you can't borrow the books. You can only read them there, but they ... Read More
10 Reasons WHY to Just Go For it (Marry a JORDANIAN Guy) by FouadsBaby
1. Because he's HOT--and He's GENEROUS! 2. Because when he loves you, he loves you COMPLETELY and FOREVER 3. Because when he adores you, he will lift you up onto a pedestal and treat you like a queen 4. Because he doesn't believe in adultry and ...
I second that lyardanetz! Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
deb568, my experiences have been the same as yours and I hope those who read this forum realize that living in Amman, Jordan and visiting are very different. Before I moved here and visited, I was unaware of how these extended families lived. You ... Read More
Between Jordan & USA ? by k-al
As Thousand of Jordanian are looking for a way to leave Jordan to any where in the world Mostly to USA and the Gulf Area,Even some have good Jobs and Family here but still they want to move. What do u think the reasons ...
That's so true. My husband's friend married a lady from Indonesia but I don't think she was an ethnic Indonesian because she looked European. He used the poor lady to build a home in Jordan for his family and kept telling her that they would ... Read More
Between Jordan & USA ? by k-al
As Thousand of Jordanian are looking for a way to leave Jordan to any where in the world Mostly to USA and the Gulf Area,Even some have good Jobs and Family here but still they want to move. What do u think the reasons ...
life is definetly better in the USA than here and i hate it here. Several of my husband's friends were forced to come back because they were deported. I don't think that the families that have come back are here because they wanted to come back ... Read More
u must be in Jordan by k-al
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ...
I know what you mean! My solution was to live alone with my husband and my kids in a smaller apartment, even though we own the house and everything in it, in which my in laws live in. But believe me, piece of mind and having privacy is worth it! ... Read More
u must be in Jordan by k-al
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ...
so true!funny read. Read More
The Jordanian Husband Will.... by FouadsBaby
The Jordanian Husband who is in love with his wife will: 1. Honor her... 2. Protect her name and her well being in every way that encompasses 3. Cherish her till death! 4. Provide for her with every amount of strenghth he has! 5. Tell her the truth ...
I don't think Gourmandise meant to offend you, FouadsBaby. I think she was just trying to say that any woman regardless of ethnicity should be loved and accepted for who she is by her husband. I also know that many women in Jordan stay married to ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
Different cultures in marriage definetly causes problems. Both or at least one partner needs to be tolerant, if not it will usually end in divorce or a bitter marriage. It doesn't matter whether you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, to ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Jinshui, I have a water filter and the debris looks like muck! I wouldn't drink tap water. All my in laws have a water filter like mine that fits under the sink. I am sorry I can't comment on water delivery . I have seen people buy filtered ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Dear Jinshui Hope you are feeling better. Look at www.biladuna.com They have furnished, unfurnished, semi-furnished apartments in Abdoun and Der Ghbar within the price range you indicated and in various sizes. If you have the whole year's rent up ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Jinshui, I have been living in amman for the last two years. I am an expat as well and here are my experiences. Hope this helps. 1- my kids go to a private school where they are taught in english only and they go to and from school by ... Read More