Oh Lordy! Love notoriously makes people do strange things. By Love I refer specifically to my love - Said. FYI: he's a Muslim from North Africa. Most people gasp when they learn who he is, but they usually forget Said is a man and any man can fall in love or be a Muslim.
Recently we had some good news: our fiance visa application was approved, making our relationship legally recognized. However, when posting this news on the all-powerful Facebook not all friends and family were supportive of the idea. It doesn't bother me to know people are skeptics, but what does get on my nerves (as I'm sure it does with other interfaith couples) is people giving me advice by implying I don't know what I'm doing.
Marriage is like the Oregon Trail; it's long, rough, and extremely unpleasant. But, the journey is with the person you love and sometimes it's best just to sit back and enjoy the scenery. Marriage is tough enough without adding complicated religious, social, and economic differences as substantial as mine and Said's.
People who know me - and for those who don't - I can say I'm passionately independent and well educated. On top of that I have been with Said for 6 years. I know what kind of deal I'm getting and I plan on surviving every storm in life - and having a better relationship for it.
~ Chelsea
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