wow lola ..that was fast!! thank you for answering ...you really have a great taste.. i think we all share some stuff like these because we like the same novels with the same themes.. i agree about the abusing part..espicially in the arab world were you cant tell the parents not to beat up there children because you have no right to do that and because its commone here as a way of raising the kids!! i think you are going to be a great mom because you cant fake being nice and friendly and wonderful..we are lucky to know you..and you're lucky that you found your solemate..not everyone can say the same!! and like RR i read many romantic novels but still wonders how ppl can be so sure that HE/SHE IS the one!! thank you for telling us about yourself and thx for the rose