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This dating app is the Middle East’s answer to Tinder. Matchmallows wants to help alleviate the pressure of online dating. Three married friends in Beirut think they know how to find people meaningful dates—and it has nothing to do with shirtless selfies. Caline Nahhas, Andy Tarabay, and Jad Arida watched as their floundered on Western dating apps. Part of the problem stemmed from a larger cultural issue with online dating and the fear of sharing too much information and too many photos. The trio sought to fix the problem with a unique and distinctly Middle Eastern creation of their own. Matchmallows is their answer to Tinder, with more substance and less duckfaces. And though it’s off to a modest start with 20,000 downloads, the unique premise has been enough to attract singles from disparate pockets of the world. “The main purpose of launching Matchmallows was the trending apps today are all related to appearance—like Tinder, it’s all about pictures,” Caline Nahhas, one of the founders, told the Daily Dot via Google Hangout from Matchmallows’ office in Beirut. “On the other hand, people here in the MENA [Middle East and North Africa] are afraid to publish their real names and their pictures.” “That’s the basic difference from Tinder—that we’re combining photos of people with personality traits,” added Tarabay, who was sitting beside Nahhas. “So it’s not only about what the other person looks like: It’s how the other person thinks.” They found that it’s mostly women who are intimidated by the idea of putting their photos online. “Here in the Middle East, it’s not like in the States,” Tarabay observed. “Especially women, they’re not really comfortable putting up a lot of photos of themselves. That’s why photos are optional on Matchmallows. Users set up profiles after answering a series of 27 questions broken into three categories: passion, personality, and lifestyle. The answers to the questions are visuals, and the user is asked to choose the image that best represents his or her preference. The image-based questions were developed by psychologists and acquired by Matchmallows as part of its matching process. Tinder is littered with people unloading their basic stats: “6’1”, lawyer, New Jersey native, Brooklyn resident, Crossfit devotee, diehard Yankees fan, etc. By contrast, the only way another Matchmallow user can learn how compatible you are before chatting is via a score based on these responses. While perhaps it’s not ideal for those accustomed to over-sharing online, it’s easy to see how it appeals to Middle Eastern daters who feel some sort of sociocultural limitation or don’t feel comfortable divulging any biographical information right off the bat. It’s just the right amount of sharing. As I created my profile, I wondered whether my responses would actually craft an accurate representation of who I am. Does my preference of The Hangover over Despicable Me say anything significant about my personality?

And while I enjoy booty dropping now and then, it was difficult to choose between four photos of people dancing and say with any sort of certainty that one best represented me. And yet, after answering all of the questions, my personality summary was surprisingly accurate. “Marisa is peaceful, expressive, family-oriented, art lover”—that sounds about right. For me, the most modern of daters, something about this process rang true—that maybe this system could get closer to a person’s true essence. After answering the requisite questions, you’re brought to a more standard-looking profile page. That’s where you can decide which (if any) photos you’d like to display, your age, gender, which gender you’re interesting in being matched with, the age range of potential suitors, and a nickname if you’re not inclined to share your real name (unlike Tinder which automatically fills it from Facebook). Based on the score from your questionnaire, you’re matched with users nearby who are 55 percent or more compatible. But if you’d rather have more control, a $9.99 per month “travel” subscription will allow you to view users with a lower percentage match and also those in other parts of the world. Just like with Tinder, a mutual right swipe is what it takes to unlock the key to text-based chatting. “It could be interesting meeting people who are the opposite,” Tarabay said. “Myself, I would think a 5-percent match with somebody, that could be as interesting as a 90-percent match.” Roughly 25 percent of the app’s users are located in nearby Saudi Arabia, but Matchmallows has been downloaded in places Nahhas, Tarabay and Arida never would have expected. It has 500 users in Thailand, for example, and hundreds more in France. That the app’s available in 25 languages certainly helps its global appeal, as search traffic for dating-related keywords in those languages has led singles to it in their local app store. Now that they’ve launched and the downloads continue to roll in, they’re working on new and improved features: Voice messages and video/photo sharing are all in the works. They remain focused on their goal of uniting people based on more than the physical. After cruising my local matches (of which there were few) and browsing members from other parts of the word, it appeared that most men actually opted to include photos of themselves. Despite the option of going picture-less, the Western ideals of online dating—where displaying one’s beauty is essential—seemed to have permeated Matchmallows. That unfortunately made it much like the apps that the founders hoped to combat, but you can’t fault them for trying. Marisa Kabas. Marisa Kabas is a lifestyle reporter and activist. Her work has been published by Fusion, Fast Company, and Today. She’s also served as an editorial campaigns director for Purpose PBC, a social movement incubator. The Guide To How Middle Easterners Date & Traditions. It’s those sayings that most middle eastern young adults are probably more than used to hearing. I mean, then again is it that far off?

(it is, this is sarcasm) But often there’s the stereotypes implemented that most Middle Eastern marriages are arranged and this is not the case. While it does still exist as well as it does all over the world, the culture actually follows a more conservative form of dating called “courtship”. No, it is not arranged or forced or whatever synonym you may think coincides along with it. It’s the just the idea of two individuals romantically interested with the other pursuing a relationship in hopes of marriage. It’s done with no physical contact. It’s sometimes done under religious pretenses as the Middle East is heavily influenced by Islam. Both individuals still get a say in whether they want to marry the other or not and it’s all just done under the parents blessing. Again, in no way is it arranged. Dating, which can also still be found in the middle eastern culture but is not as common as courtship, is two individuals being romantically together in a non-committed way that may or may not end up in marriage. Honestly, it’s just a looser form of courtship to show you that maybe the ties between the two aren’t so far off. Dating is more found in other cultures and especially in the Western culture and many old fashioned Middle Easterns may find it “sinful” to be seeing people with no true intention to marry but dating also allows people to gain experience and the knowledge on how to interact with others romantically to discover what they seek out of a relationship that courtship may not be able to provide since it is taken on much more seriously which can be seen as intimidating. This is for Middle Easterns who grew up confused through high school, college, etc. in an environment that may have told them that dating is disgraceful while watching all the peers intertwined with others and feeling that pang of jealousy. It’s for the ones who who watched everyone get engaged at 19 to only one person to be with for the rest of their lives and felt their stomach sink at the idea of it. This is for the other cultures who have the wrong idea about how relationships work in the Middle Eastern culture. Online Dating in the Arab World. As social media has become a permanent presence in the Greater Middle East, online dating applications are sparking a new era of Western-style romance for youth across the Arab world. From North Africa to West Asia, Tinder is turning into another facet of daily life. In an era where a growing number of Americans have met their spouses on Tinder, online dating services are making their presence felt in a lesser-known market for Internet romance: the Arab world. “Tinder is a global online dating platform and is available in 190+ countries,” notes the website of a mobile app that advertises itself as the best way to go about “dating, meeting new people, expanding your social network, or meeting locals while traveling.” During my half year in Morocco as a participant in a student exchange program, I learned of this trend firsthand. Whereas I had only spent a few weeks in Iraq as a journalist and a little over a month in Oman as a student, my six months in Meknes and Rabat gave me time to date. I arrived in Meknes in 2019 planning to study Morocco’s culture by interviewing academics and touring archives, but my months-long foray into online dating revealed more about the lifestyles of Moroccans my age. My first Tinder match in Morocco introduced me to Meknes’ best cafes, and my second told me the bizarre saga of the city’s abandoned zoo, now an accidental sanctuary for muscular goats. Both my dates advised me to avoid the man with the monkey in the medina, a lesson whose importance became clear when he tried to put the animal on my shoulder. The friendships and relationships that I formed through Tinder taught me facts about Morocco that I might have missed otherwise. On a wider level, the friendships and relationships that I formed through Tinder taught me facts about Morocco that I might have missed otherwise. A number of my friends from online dating applications worked at French call centers, highlighting Morocco’s little-known role as a hub for the Francophonie’s ever-expanding need for customer service. I also befriended a few Moroccans who had traveled to China on scholarships, a critical link between Beijing and Rabat. As much as I enjoyed discovering new details about Morocco, I most appreciated online dating applications for connecting me with my closest Moroccan friends. Given that, before my arrival, I barely spoke the Moroccan dialect of Arabic—Darija—I needed all the assistance that I could get. After I moved to Rabat, my friends brought me to bars, took me to the movies, and walked me through the ins and outs of life in a new city. I took advantage of the opportunity to practice the vocabulary that I had developed in class, strengthening my once-dubious grasp of Darija. In addition to using Tinder myself, I got a clearer idea of how Moroccans dated one another from anecdotal evidence. While my sometimes-comedic search for lifelong love remained confined to Bumble and Tinder, a few of my Moroccan friends had managed to steal the hearts of strangers by sending them spontaneous messages on Facebook and Instagram. I lacked the courage to test this method, but my braver friends and my own Arabic teacher attested to its effectiveness. In a stranger episode, a handful of my Tinder dates told me stories of men creating fake profiles meant to come across as American or European in an attempt to catfish women. I had made this discovery the hard way: before meeting me, some of my Tinder matches accused me of running a fake account because I had attempted to flirt with them in Darija during our online chats. Should you desire to impress your Tinder match with Darija slang that you learned from a low-budget Moroccan miniseries filmed in 2013, I advise you to wait until the first date if you can. News agencies have reported on other interesting developments tied to online dating in Morocco. Le Monde noted that, through Tinder and the like, Moroccan women can choose how and whom they date with far more autonomy. Morocco World News, meanwhile, has observed that Tinder is outdoing traditional matchmakers: one interviewee framed the online dating service as “a great and easy way to stumble on someone that you couldn’t approach in real life.” My experience with online dating abroad ends with Morocco, but the practice has spread to the most conservative corners of the Arab world. Saudis have exploited Tinder not only to search for relationships but also to facilitate more casual encounters, bringing hookup culture to a country that has often forbidden this type of romance and limited women’s rights. Homegrown alternatives to these Western mobile apps are emerging across the Arab world. The Beirut-based online dating service Matchmallows has billed itself as the Middle East’s answer to Tinder, hoping to differentiate itself by emphasizing matchmaking based on emotional intimacy instead of physical attractiveness. Scene Arabia compiled a list of nine mobile apps dedicated to online dating in the Middle East, including several for Muslims, such as Salaam Swipe. For all these advances, online dating in the Arab world can come with plenty of challenges and risks. Many countries in the region have outlawed premarital sex and marriages between Muslim women and non-Muslim men, forcing some couples to conduct their relationships in secret. For the LGBTQ community, online dating services can represent a matter of life and death. This year, a Moroccan Instagram personality urged her followers to download the gay online dating service Grindr, find the profiles of Moroccan men, and out them to their families. The campaign revealed the identities of 50 to 100 gay men in Morocco, which has long considered homosexuality a crime. In Egypt, the secret police surf mobile apps such as Grinder and Tinder to arrest gay men. Grinder even issued a warning about the practice for Egyptian users. Online dating services provided me an opportunity to engage with a different side of Morocco’s culture and society, yet the Grindr scandal speaks to the obstacles that youth in the kingdom and the rest of the Arab world face. Tinder and its Middle Eastern competitors have opened the doors to a new age of romance. Much, however, still has to change for online dating to take root. Dating Middle Eastern Man Guide. Arabian rich and luxury life somehow may make us jealous time to time. This luxurious life arouse the idea of “dating middle eastern man” or even get marry with one of them which will help you out for all your dreams and more. Is ıt really that easy or possible?

I have been living in Arab country almost 5 years and I assure you that 5 years would be enough to guide those who want to Date an Arab men. What is Arab Men?

We can actually answer this question better by knowing Arab men attitude in real life. Arab guys are rich, that is true but trust me not all of them!

Those rich guys mostly a part of a rich family that money comes from oil. Arab men doesn’t like to work!

They will not move their body even for eat. They would like to be served and treated as king. Most of them are not working or working a few hours only in the office. Doing some paper work. They have no worry about future or politics around the world as the government take care of them. Most of them has income from the shops that they sponsored. Governments in Middle East aimed to save their citizen by this way which cost them lazy guys population. How Arab Men Behave Women? Middle East has patriarchal society structure where the women rights either banned or limited. In a patriarchal society, women has no place in men life expect taking care of her children and her husband. The women in Arab country also has similar attitude as most of Arab families have domestic helpers in their palace-oriented houses. (Some families have 4+ helpers) Arab men doesn’t behave bad to women instead they are so protective but at the same time no romantic approach to his woman as well. It seems like they get marry just to have baby. What Arab men expect from a woman? Well, Arab men consider women in 2 different type. Women for marriage and women for fun. If you are in the second category, there is no happy end for you with an Arab man. (There may be exceptions but the truth does not change) Let’s say you are ın first category for an Arab guy sight, he would probably not expect too much from you. He will hide you as much as possible and he will ask only to grow his child/children well. If you married with an Arab man, you must probably have a fortune but in restricted life standards. This is true. You cannot go out, travel or have fun without your man besides you and most of the guru’s that women have to handle here in Middle East such as covering hair or face. Yes, life is rich here but life is similar to “golden cage” for a women in Middle East. If you are in second category, “dating middle eastern man” is quite easy task as you have not much to do to make your Arab men satisfied. They will probably say “goodbye” once they get tired of you. If the guy not super in love with you, most of relations are ends sooner or later. This last is inevitable for any non-Muslim lady because of the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Arabs. Well as far as I understand, there is no chance for non-Muslim ladies (as long as they prefer not to convert religion) for both categories. They will just have fun with you and leave you when the right time comes. So think twice if you are searching a serious relation with Arab Men. How to meet with Rich Arab guy?

Till now you are good to meet with a rich Arab guy, here you go. It’s not really hard to meet with an Arab guy online. Simply go for Badoo or Tinder or any kind of dating apps will let you find them easily. Even you can tired of reading messages coming from Arab guy. But if you really want to live in a luxury life and meet with a decent Arab, I will suggest you Muslima. Ok but why? Rich Arab doesn’t like fake accounts with fake people. Most of them aware Muslima is one of the best platform for finding Arab women online. Most of the rich Arab guys find their women here. This dating website let many Arab Women and Men to find their soul mates. It’s not happening overnight of course but they for sure start there. HERE YOU GO HERE TO MUSLIMA but as I suggest you, just have fun and enjoy your time with Arab man if you are European or Eastern women, you cannot get along this life style more than 1 year. (I have also lived in Europe 3 years that is why I can talk surely.) For those ladies who doesn’t care of above sentences, Muslima is the exact platform where you can find Real Rich Arab Guys. NEVER ASK MONEY! for the first time. Don’t worry, if you handle to spin Rich Arab guy mind, you will swim in money. How can I know whether the Arab Guy is Rich? Don’t worry about it, if they really like you, they will sent photos of all his belongings (including lion) just to attract you more. Rich Arab guys love showing their richness to the ladies. That is really very easy part and I do believe ladies this will not happen in your side. As I told above, sooner or later you will be back to home but with a fortune if you are clever for sure. The modern middle east and internet dating. In some areas, gender segregation in general makes it very difficult for men and women to actually meet up and although relationships are sometimes developed through work related contact, these occasions are rare and are usually frowned upon, although parents often relent if a real commitment to each other by the couple is apparent and they are deemed to be of similar status. In Muslim communities around the world, but in particular in Middle East countries, where Islam is the prevailing religion, dating is purely reserved as a means to begin to know a future husband or wife. Couples even in arranged marriages, which are quite common, but not necessarily the rule, are given an opportunity to meet and learn things about each other, but usually under close supervision of their families. This is done to keep the couple from being tempted by physical desires for each other, as pre-marital sex is absolutely not acceptable. While some traditions have remained in place, the Arab world as a whole has undergone a transformation and has become much more modernised in many ways. The use of the latest technologies is at its peak and the Internet in particular has become a major part of everyday life. This has, in turn, made a positive difference to young people in their search for a potential spouse. The Internet and Muslim dating sites are a perfect way for them to meet and speak to potential partners without actually meeting them in person. This opportunity allows them much more time to determine how well they are suited to one another without their families objecting to the communication. Because there is no possibility of physical contact until they eventually meet in person, even the most faithful, traditional families rarely have a problem with this interaction. Even here family approval will be sought first of all and parents are often sitting in at least during the first couple of conversations. Internet dating through sites like Alnaddy is becoming a most popular way of meeting and enjoying the company of future husbands and wives. Where before the modernization of the Arab world young couples hardly knew each other by the time their wedding date arrived, they now have time to become properly acquainted. Exotic Middle Eastern Brides. Middle east brides are the best to the one seeking for happiness within the Internet boundaries. The best dating sites of May 21 are mentioned there to help you with this complex mission!

Best Dating Site With Middle Eastern Brides. It is important to understand the difference between dating websites and mail order bride services. The dating sites are usually used by girls and guys who just want to chat, flirt, and have a good time with their partner. Whereas mail order bride platforms are used to find a soul mate for life, get married, and build a happy family. So when choosing a suitable service, you should rely on your desires and preferences. The Middle East is a huge region that consists of many countries that are located in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It has become one of the popular bride destinations among single Western men that want to meet Middle Eastern women. Those ladies are very beautiful and have a special charm about them. But what makes them so special?

Why do single Westerns want to date and marry women from the Middle East?

Keep on reading to find out top reasons to marry the girl from the Middle East and also find out what are the most popular brides from this region. 5 Reasons To Marry a Middle East bride. Exotic beauty. First of all, middle eastern brides can boast with unique facial features that have a perfect European-Oriental mix. They will have light caramel skin tone, dark straight or curly hair and stunning hazel, amber, or dark eyes. Their appearance is intriguing to a lot of men that are into an exotic beauty. Besides, they have very feminine, sexy, hour-glass figures that any man can appreciate. Natural charm. There is something special about these beauties. Middle eastern mail order brides are naturally very charming and they know how to communicate with men. They are smart, witty, and easy to be around. Having a good conversation with your woman is always a great pleasure. You will be glad to have such a partner by your side. They have traditional values. Middle east brides are very similar to Asian women in their traditional beliefs. They see their family with only the usual hierarchy and family roles division. That means that having a man as a leader and decision-maker is traditional to them. That is why if you decide to date Middle Eastern women you should expect that she will expect you to be a leader of the relationship and family. Feminine. With modern feminist tendencies, a lot of women lost their feminine side. They try to compete with men, which is something that women of the Middle East are not fond of. Middle East mail order brides prefer to be a true partner for their husbands. They find happiness in supporting him and trusting his decisions. Perfect cooks. Middle East wives are incredible cooks and their cuisine is super delicious. Traditional dishes are unique, varied, and full of very exotic flavors. But it has a lot of modern influences as well. And most importantly wives from the Middle East love to cook at home for their family as that is a great way to show love. So be ready that you will be always well-fed. The Most Popular Middle Eastern Mail Order Brides are: As you see you have quite a variety of potential Middle East wives to choose from. All of them are uniquely special, have gorgeous appearance, bodies, and kind hearts. These ladies are perfect for marriage and can become a real partner for life for you. Dating Middle Eastern women you’ll see how supportive and kind-hearted they are. They are perfect matches for every man that wants to be loved, cared for, and be a top priority for his partner. Besides, their loyalty is very important, as those women are as a rule choosing a partner for life, so they are not interested in flings or one night stands. And actually not serious relationships are strange for their culture. The bottom line. A Middle Eastern bride has all qualities that men usually look for in their wives. They are beautiful, loyal, kind, supportive, and perfect housewives. Above that, they are feminine and very loving, which makes them so charming and alluring. If you want to meet such a gorgeous lady, find a reliable dating site and start your love journey. Nowadays it’s easier than ever! Don’t be afraid to try something new, maybe Middle Eastern beauty is your soulmate and she is waiting for you just a few clicks away. THE WAITING, DATING, & MATING NEWS PAGE. Promoting Healthy Marriages in the Last Days!

Middle East. All posts tagged Middle East. Osama’s Dead/ America Is On Top Again?

– by Rondy Long. Folks America is not on top again…this is a smoke screen. Okay Osama is dead- thousands are waving flags and singing the anthem. Millions are saying like here in the south “proud to be ‘American!” American patriotism is good but many Christians have a warped sense of America-centrism when it comes to prophecy. We talk about avenging the 3000 people killed during 911 but what about the 22,000 babies killed in America each month, whose going to kill the “Abortion-Osama?” America has a misplaced sense of entitlement because we are the righteous ones but think about how wicked we are compared to the nations we fight against? Because of American Nationalism and Patriotism our pride has made us think that the United States of America is God’s “Holy Ghost Headquarters” We constantly spout how we are a Christian country. But the United States is currently the most wicked and perverse Nation in the world. The U.S. is most responsible for polluting the nations of the world — through entertainment. If you objectively looked at the United States and Iraq through the eyes of morality Iraq is by far more Christian than we are. Homosexuals are not marching up and down the streets of Iraq. We talk about how many innocent people the terrorist kill, but it does not compare to the number of innocent babies we kill in America every month (22,000 babies a month – thats over 5 times the amount from 911-per month). Children don’t curse, hit, and bite their parents in Iraq. Their teenaged girls don’t shame their families by shooting Pornographic videos (Girls Gone Wild). Witchcraft material are the best-selling books on Ebay and Amazon.com here in America. Iraq, just by morals alone, is more Christian than the U.S. My point is that the U.S. is not God’s focal point in the Last Days. I know we think that America is the greatest country in the World- but just do the math: the U.S. is around 230 years-old an already imploding from within. But Israel is around 4000 years-old and stronger than ever. Israel is the only nation in History to be driven out of its homeland for over 2000 years, maintain their culture, language, and religion; regather in the land they lost 2000 years prior and become a nation again. No, the U.S. is not the greatest nation in the world– Israel is. It is not the U.S. that controls world peace- it is a little piece of real estate in the middle east called Israel. Houston,TX is four times larger than Israel (20 million people in Houston/ 5 million people in Israel), yet world peace doesn’t hinge on Houston, TX but Jerusalem. So I know everybody is excited about the recent events in America- but keep your eyes on the middle east and Israel that’s where the action is. America is not on the top as far as bible prophecy, Israel is. Selah!

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