Of course. I’m young, I don’t work, and I have to look out for myself. I already received a substantial mahr when I got married, which I gave to my family to invest since I’m not knowledgeable about that kind of thing. I also had it written into my marriage contract that my husband must deposit a set amount into my personal savings account every month, among other provisions. Saudi Arabia is a man’s world, women have to be smart if they want to thrive.

I really want to buy a house so I can have a place of my own that’s in my name only. That way, if I ever get divorced, it would still be mine. After the honeymoon, I’ll start looking into it, and my husband will pay for it.

I got a 2 million riyal mahr last Friday upon marriage. Permanent vacation mode. 😌

I’ve never had sex, been in a relationship, or had male friends - life in Saudi. I’ve also never spent significant time away from home without my family. So many new things are incoming. 🤠