Arab family
The evil eye an obsession for most Middle Eastern families
Source : Diana Al-Jassem | Arab News
JEDDAH | 31 Dec 2010
Some Saudi and Arab families are overly obsessed with the fear that someone will envy them or give them the evil eye. As a result, some people resort to extreme measures, such as living poorly or always pretending to be sick.
Arab couples seek educational compatibility
Source : Diana Al-Jassem | Arab News
JEDDAH | 11 Dec 2010
Although there are many reasons for divorce among Arab couples, different levels of education tend to be the main reason why many part ways, say experts.
A marriage between a husband not as educated as his wife is more likely to end in divorce, they add.
They claim women also find it difficult to marry men not as educated as them for social, psychological and economic reasons.
