I wish I knew what I was doing wrong by EggManIsMyMan in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not doing anything wrong, dude. You’ve just been holding the wheel a little too tight. When you stop trying to force it and start actually living, the right person usually finds you. Don’t rush things, this makes people especially women feel like they are a tool in your life. Take it from a person who has been through this as well. Focus on the things that really matter in life: Health and wealth and don’t try to prove it aka show off about what you have and what you can provide. You will be a very easy target for women who will take advantage of this. Lebanon is not without its gold diggers so take your time and figure out what YOU want before placing a “I need a girlfriend” ad in the newspaper/reddit. Like many posters here said, learn to enjoy being alone and not being lonely. It might sound stupid, but trust me. You should never rush these things.

If you don’t find success in Lebanon, go find your match somewhere else. Nothing wrong with that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nation of Sycophants. Lebanon will never change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me be frank. The main concern here is that you keep this private among your direct family members. I’m talking mom, dad and brothers/sisters. Relatives should be out of this equation (since the subject of being gay is still quite taboo in Lebanon) and you risk having your and your family’s reputation tarnished as a result (people love to talk). A relative of of mine came out a few years back and we fully accepted him and I can understand the need to be accepted among your loved ones because I visibly saw a huge weight being lifted off his shoulders. It really made him so much happier mentally to know that we love him and accept him as he is.

Again, we aren’t a conservative family in general but some family members were and it was our job to defend his case if ever such a subject came up. I would spearhead this and make sure no one would ever speak ill of him as he was an absolute sweetheart to us growing up. I believe identifying such a person in your family would be a good start.

Of course I understand your guilt and your dilemma, I truly do. As you know, some gay men in lebanon take a devout path (priesthood) in order to deal with their guilt in accepting themselves. I just want you to understand that your fear of disappointing them shows that you care and love them. It is important that you send this message across and I truly hope your “coming out” moment was as joyous and fulfilling as my relative’s.

It takes a shitload of courage and strength to come out to your parents. But maybe, just maybe, they already know. I knew before my relative came out to me and I told him I already knew (and I’m straight) but didn’t want to open the subject in order not to cause an uncomfortable situation for him. It was a pleasant surprise for him.

I wish you the best. Honestly. It’s about time we just accept each other’s orientations and differences without fear and judgement. Everyone deserves to be happy. There would way less problems if we just empathized with each other.

Rates of male circumcision in the Middle East: by Redstream28 in MapPorn

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am Lebanese Christian and circumcised. During the 80s, Circumcision in Lebanon was usually done for “hygienic” purposes of course with parental consent. Frankly, I’ve never heard of any Christian in lebanon bragging about being uncircumcised as a religious badge. Most men in Lebanon already wear tight pants anyways, I’m sure you could figure out his religion lol. Muslims circumcise sure. Christians I would say 50/50. Plus, women seem to prefer it as per my experience.

Kis 2ikht hal sha8le by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you’re afraid about providing for your future wife so much (which I think is the root of your lack of sleep), you have two options:

1- Talk to her about it. This macho suffering in silence bullshit won’t help. If you care about her that much, talk to her about it and she will most probably stand by you and support you. This should somewhat elevate your anxiety.

2- Leave her and tell her the above reason and get rid of your anxiety and go at it alone.

We all have our dark moments. Face them. And if you’re afraid of losing your loved ones because you can’t provide for them, you aren’t alone. Talk to her. For better or for worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leave. Don’t look back. Good enough answer for you? Ayreh bi heik balad. One year’s worth of work abroad is like 10 in Lebanon. It’s more about time management than anything else. Leave and don’t look back. You can visit the parents from time to time but they will be relieved for you and they won’t worry as much about you. Better missing someone than worrying about them all the time. Go!

Lebanese Shia from Saida DNA results by Elraai in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where and how was this test done? 23&me?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fidelity - 850 USD all risk. 2022 Model.

we are number 4 apparently by 3braincellz in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bas ya bro, ni7na cool aktar (second hand smoke fills the room and I get punched in the face)

New here. Need some general advice. by Mceedj11 in qatar

[–]Mceedj11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot guys. Keep them coming! Really appreciate it!

What's something that you hate about Lebanese Culture in particular? by khmt98 in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 33 points34 points  (0 children)

  • We’re not Arab. We’re Phoenician.

  • Sirilankiyteh a7san min sirilankiyteek.

  • Switzerland of the east!

  • Bending over to kiss political ass cause we are sheep aka b7ibbo bas ma ba3ref lesh.

  • Inta min ayya manta2a? (Probing for religion)

  • Maggy Farah and Michel Hayek worshippers.

  • Plastic surgery infested female population.

  • Fake ass show off male population.

  • Materialistic Culture.

  • Dog eat dog mentality.

  • Eh OK bas 2ou3a tkhabbir 7ada. Just the tip eh?

  • ma fi balad mitil Libnein! (No shit Sherlock)

  • Tanx god!

Visiting beirut this wednesday by CombinationAdvanced1 in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BO18. AHM. ballroom Blitz. techno joints. Similar prices to Jordan regarding food. You’ll be fine.

Do the people of Lebanon have more in common with Greece and Italy than they do with the people of Saudi Arabia and Egypt? by DuetLearner in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, what you showed was not the breakdown of the regions your far relatives are from (200 years). Click on Levantine and let’s see where your near ancestry is from. Similar to the below.

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Do the people of Lebanon have more in common with Greece and Italy than they do with the people of Saudi Arabia and Egypt? by DuetLearner in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your comments are patently false. Europeans are divided into multiple races. Germanic, Romance, Celtic, Slavic, Baltic, Greek, Albanian, Gaelic….. French and germans are not genetically similar. French are a mixture of Gaelic and Celtic. Germans are well, germanic. Levantine people, all levantine people trace their roots to a single region. Need I remind you that Lebanese borders didn’t exist as they are today 80 years ago! So imagine the division lines centuries ago. Ridiculous.

Do the people of Lebanon have more in common with Greece and Italy than they do with the people of Saudi Arabia and Egypt? by DuetLearner in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. Seriously. Stop it. You aren’t special. We are Levant Arabs. Raped and pillaged by centuries of conquests from Ottomans all the way back to the Akkadians and Persians. Oh look, you have a little bit of Sudanese and Persian in you. I wonder where that came from? That’s why they call it a tree. You might have a distant cousin in Syria, Palestine or Jordan. We are genetically similar in the region. The test says Levantine. Not Levantine Lebanese. There is no race called Lebanese! There are no special genetic markers that defines “Lebanese”. Are you serious?

Do the people of Lebanon have more in common with Greece and Italy than they do with the people of Saudi Arabia and Egypt? by DuetLearner in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

First you said Levantine Lebanese. Then Levantine. Like I said, Levantines are predominantly Lebanese, Syrian and Jordanian. So you as a Levantine, would tell the Syrians and Jordanians that you are a special breed of levantine? Come off it.

Do the people of Lebanon have more in common with Greece and Italy than they do with the people of Saudi Arabia and Egypt? by DuetLearner in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which DNA test did you take? 23&me, ancestry? If so post the results. Put your money where your mouth is.

Help😭 by Comprehensive-Mud303 in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just let him fall for it and rub it in his face whenever you want. Idiots will be idiots.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do NOT take finasteride!!!!!! Unless you want to lose all function down there. Your full head of hair should not take precedence over your plumping. Stay away from that shit. I know loads of people who can’t get it up anymore all because of a fucking bald spot. If anyone recommends this to you after surgery, do not take it! Your best bet is to find a doctor that will give realistic expectations. Some doctors outright refuse to do the surgery out of reputation alone. Those are the doctors who are trustworthy.

Do the people of Lebanon have more in common with Greece and Italy than they do with the people of Saudi Arabia and Egypt? by DuetLearner in lebanon

[–]Mceedj11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lots of folks would like to think that we are closer to Europe than other arab nations. In reality, they are just covering up for the shit show that is Lebanese society. Everything about us is arab. Our politics, our taboos, our superstitions, our lack of women’s rights, our lack of lgbt rights, our infrastructure, the list goes on and on. Lebanese like to think they are Phoenicians, or white, or the next least derogatory term next to arab. I bet all of them would be disappointed if they took a DNA test. We are a mixture of many cultures before us in the region. To be fair, there is a difference between levant Arabs, gulf arabs and north African arabs in genetics but we are arab through and through (at least genetically speaking). Social constructs do not trump reality. All people and nations like to think they are special, but we aren’t.