I met him for the first time last March, and he proposed the following April. We spent time together and talked regularly from then until we got married, but there was always a wall between us, nothing romantic or physical. So I wouldn’t say I know him incredibly well on a personal level, since it’s only now that we’re able to interact without restrictions. I definitely like him and I’m attracted to him, but I don’t think love has really had a chance to develop yet. I have as much contact with my family and friends as I want, and I do have married friends and relatives I can talk to.

I got a 2 million riyal mahr last Friday upon marriage. Permanent vacation mode. 😌

I’ve never had sex, been in a relationship, or had male friends - life in Saudi. I’ve also never spent significant time away from home without my family. So many new things are incoming. 🤠