For foreign women marrying Egyptian men, there are also fears of exploitation and being used as a ‘temporary wife’. Egyptian Streets speaks to five foreign women and delves into their stories, their successes, and struggles in navigating romantic involvement with Egyptian men. “I have been told by many Egyptian people that jealousy in relationships is a sign of love, and men and women have both told me that if their partner was not jealous or protective, they would interpret that as indifference,” Joanne* remarks.