Wow, Burak, what an interesting topic! Nice discussion topic!! 

Although my parents are from a more traditional perspective of what marriage is, they still chose to marry each other. I don't believe that marriage should be an agreement between parents of the ones to be married (aka arranged marriages). So, I don't believe arranged marriages will last because there, usually, is no attraction, choice, love, etc., and without those basic elements, marriage will surely be a miserable experience. :(

The way I would want my future marriage to be is an equal partnership. I hope to marry someone I can also call: my best friend. I don't want him to think I am his maid, nor do I expect him to wait on me. I expect both of us to keep up cleaning the house, and cooking, as well. (I am a feminist, so I don't like strict, traditional marital roles defined by society). Respect is also a must, and hopefully not something either party has to work too hard to uphold. :)

Thank you for this discussion topic because it is a great one to discuss! ^_^

Dear Rosa, 

I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I don't know which part of my comment was scary, but, I apologize, nonetheless, my fellow italker. 

Alex and Grant commented very well - I agree with what they said, and I must admit they answered, I suppose, much more politely. 

This question you posed, --- I believe you are from Brasil --- so that like a non-Brasilian, asking, "What is the typical Brasilian to you?" You, being a native Brasilian, would most likely be offended by the comments made by non-Brasilian commenters. 

*I'm not going to report your discussion, because that is not my place, but I did want to state my opinion. Thank you for adding your other similar discussion link. Anyway, I hope you can see from my perspective also...

当然可以!! :-) 

When the Olympics were on in 2012, I couldn't take my eyes off watching the swimming races!!! I wish I could swim like that!! If I could be an Olympian, I wish to be an Olympic Swimmer!! ^_^ 

And a correction to your question:

What is the typical American, to you?  

Or

What is a typical American? 

...

this question is too broad and general - maybe your intention was to generate a lot of responses...

I think this question is on the brink of being insulting. America is a plcae, just like any other country, filled with diversity, culture, and freedoms. Generalizing people from any country is not a wise thing to do. This close-minded question will only lead you to close-minded answers.

*(My comment may be harsh, but I want to defend against generalizing anyone, not just Americans.)*

Hallo Heba, 

Ich verstehe deine Problem as a beginner in German, jedoch I feel it is best to start training your ear to hear normal/fast paced German. I believe that you can do it. :) I looked at the youtube channels people posted above, and those speakers speak quite fast --- if you are looking for slower paced Deutsch, in terms of the speed being spoken, I personally learn from Children's Shows, Children's Books, Nursery Rhymes, Music, etc. Don't feel bad about having to learn at a slow speed, all beginners start like this --- very soon, I wouldn't be surprised if you speaking as fast as the native German speakers. :)

Here, check out my notebook entry about German learning: http://www.italki.com/entry/353078

Good luck,

~mayen