You've gone through the rollercoaster ride called the >engagement period, had your Arab guy >propose to you, and even went through the wedding avoiding those eight deadly >sins.
So, congratulations, you're married now! No matter where you are in the world, being Arab means there are certain things you are bound to go through once you cut that cake and have officially gone home.
Here are eight Arab things that will unavoidably happen once you tie the knot:
1. Your mom gets visits from people spilling the tea on the wedding
She or they (the guests) come fully prepared with a list of who didn't touch their cake, who didn't step their foot on the dance floor, and who was eyeing you the whole time.
2. Everyone low-key starts calculating how much money you spent on the wedding
And if they're brave enough, they might even ask upfront just to avoid the whole calculation process.
3. Some will take it upon themselves to figure out "clues" that you're expecting
You're wearing a loose t-shirt, avoiding caffeinated drinks, and not wearing heels... AT THE SAME TIME? Definitely pregnant.
4. People start seeing you (or your wife) pregnant in their dreams
Your aunt swears it's a boy even though you aren't even pregnant.
5. Four days into marriage, you'll get asked if you're happy with your spouse
There hasn't exactly been enough time for the opposite to happen, khalto.
6. You'll also get asked extremely personal questions you aren't even sure how to answer
Do you have a helper? Are you on birth control? Does your wife cook for you? Do you get along with your in-laws?
Bonus points if they get asked all at once by the same person.
7. Your social responsibilities get 10 times harder
Remember those funerals and never-ending family gatherings you used to very carelessly and happily avoid because you're just a teenager?
Read that slowly: R.I.P.
8. And you unwillingly brush-up your "small talk" social skills
"Tell me more about your genius kid and all the struggles of being a working mom."
Once you get the hang of it, you secretly start enjoying those conversations.