This may sound really ignorant...

But why do you need a blood test to get married in Turkey? I am confused.

Katerina

My boyfriend is currently serving in the Turkish army. He usualy gets one day off per week, but has to be back at the base at like 4pm. He´s not allowed to use his mobile. I think there would be a punishment if he was caught with it...

He told me once that him and his army friends went to the kitchens and took some bread...unfortunately they were caught, and had to peel three large boxes of onions as punishment!! Quite funny really... They didnt do it again.

I miss him very much, but will see him in 9 weeks when he gets out!!

Yes, these are attributes my lovely Turkish boyfriend posseses! Hands off, you´re not marrying him

I guess if you´re that set on finding a Turkish husband, the only way to go about it is to move there. Although i cant understand how you can simply tell yourself you´re going to marry a Turkish man. You could fall in love with a Chinese man tomorrow, you just dont know what the future holds for you!

Wow! I didnt expect such a wide and varied response, and from so many! Thank you to all, really, its very appreciated! I am still none the wiser, but i guess its just different for each individual.

Yilgun-2010...Ofcourse other nationalities can mix with Turkish people! I believe you are wrong  What ever gave you the idea that they can´t mix well?? My father is Greek Cypriot (born in Cyprus, grew up in England) and he married a Turkish woman, and they have been married for ten years so far! There must be thousands and thousands of Turkish people all over the world married to people with different cultures/beliefs....!

Kestane - Chestnut

Merhaba!

I would like to know, traditionaly (and non traditionaly), how long a couple would wait before introducing their boyfriend/girlfriend to their family?

I have heard that its not ´important´ to introduce girlfriends/boyfriends to families untill maybe after 1-2 years of dating. Is this typically true?

I know its probably different for different people/scenarios, but any insight into this subject would be much appreciated.

Tesekkurler

Katerina

Mehaba!

Cocuklar kitap istiyorum

I would like to buy some basic childrens books to practise reading Turkish. I have found ´Elma the Elphant´ on Amazon.co.uk

Does anyone know of any other good sites to buy kids books from?

Tesekurler