Relationships, Marriage, Migration & Business in the Philippines
Chatting and Dating services
Many people have found their 'soul mates' through free-to-join sites where it's easy to find Philippines women looking for partners and possibly marriage. However, it is also important to learn what you should look for and also what may be expected of you in a relationship with a Filipina (filipino denotes a male).
Reliable information comes from men with personal experience, and the ability to write about it in a useful and helpful way. Those who have 'been there and done it' – successfully or not. They have already learned from their mistakes. There are many issues to consider like visas, work permits and so on, apart from living with someone from a different culture or country. This is where many problems are likely to occur. Understanding Asian minds is something which can only come through learning and experience. One difference between the Philippines and other Asian countries, many of which embrace Buddhism, is religion. The majority of filipino and filipina are Roman Catholics (Christian). For a successful and happy relationship, these cultural and religious differences need to be both recognised and accepted.
We recommend
an inexpensive, easy-to-read book written by an
'expert' on ex-pat life and relationships in the
Philippines,
Perry Gamsby, an Australian who now divides his time between the two
countries. He has been happily married to a Filipina for several
years. He also learned the hard way, and decided to save the rest of us
from many of the pitfalls by writing
Philippine Dreams
which is a general guide for foreign living in the Philippines and is a
good starting point for Western men seeking their soul mates.
His best-selling books Filipina 101 and Filipina 202 are the definitive guides to meeting, setting up home or marrying a Filipina, either in your home country or the Philippines.
Coming in mid-2009 is Filipina 303: Making the Magic Last
Don’t you deserve another chance at
happiness too?
Although bad publicity surrounds Mail Order brides and similar matchmaking services, it's a fact that many people meet for the first time online, and successful relationships are not uncommon.
Here's how to
send
money to the Philippines