>Congratulations! > >I know 10 days is too short. I told him so myself. but African parents can be... well his dad had a heart attack and said he wanted to see his son married with kids before he dies. I personally think that it was a fake heart attack. He is in a really hard place and 10 days actually longer than usual. some African/Indian communities act like Victorian England. > >I personally would not do it and have floated the idea. But I think as per his latest texts that he is into the girl, just worried that they won't be able to communicate. I'm trying to find good advice because he is one of best friends and is truly a great dude. but sometimes that kindness and patience and will to please others is his undoing. ​