Top Ten Hints for living with an Iranian man!

After 16 years of marriage (to an Iranian man) and two children, these aremy top ten hints for survival:

1. Speak or understand a little farsi -- brings great acceptance from most Persians.
2. Never talk badly about your spouse's family -- even when they are making you crazed.
3. Know how to "Tar-roff"
4. Have a lot of patience.
5. Have a sense of humour and appreciation for the ridiculous.
6. Have thick skin -- absolutely necessary when dealing with your in-laws.
7. Celebrate Christmas & Noh Ruz (Persians actually love any excuse for a party).
8. Learn how to persian dance.
9. Don't roll your eyes when your husband plays one of those very sad Persian songs.
10. Buy as many black, sequined and/or beaded dresses as possible.

All kidding aside -- I have enjoyed my husband's traditions and his family and friends for over 18 years. We have two wonderful sons and our family has built our own blend of traditions over the years.

By: A Persian Outpost reader.

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