In 2026 it seems like most people are connecting with people for marriage through online spaces. What’s the best way to go about this for someone only seeking a fellow somalilander? In a halal way
Following a 20kg weight loss, from 80kg to 60kg, is this something to bring up to a potential spouse? It has resulted in skin not being as tight and quite soft. Any tips on how to feel more confident about this? I don’t want to catfish them
I’ve spoken to a few people recently who have shown signs of what I see as controlling and restrictive behaviour. Is there a way to repel this type of person or clock it sooner? I see myself as a quite traditional but I get the sense that some of the demands being put forth are not coming from a good place. They include being asked to wear niqab (from someone not that practicing), being asked to stop working - blanket no with no wiggle room, being asked to not to go out to the women’s only fitness spaces or to islamic classes because classes run in the evenings. I exited because in my head if I am being asked to give up all these things, how worse could things get in a marriage.
I’d especially like to hear the male perspective on this. But this is something new that I have not really seen from somalis before and it’s kind of scary! thoughts and honest advice please