I met my wife online. I was 56, she was 31. We've been married for 4 years now. She's provincial but I tell you what, she's a much better person than I am. Do we have issues? Yes. But...she and I are both kind people, so it works. Plus, her family loves me. When I was there in early July, I gave them all (her family) a hung bao envelope (red envelope) with 10K pesos. This was due to us not being able to go for our wedding reception due to the pandemic (sic). Find a practicing Catholic woman. The love of God, translates into a love of promises.
@@WAdelstein love is only conditional when you are a woman, a man will literally marry a woman who works at Burger King. Yes you owe your wife and kids security, I don’t owe the family my money. I think it’s easier for these older men, they don’t have to work and checks still come in. If I had a daughter, I would not sell her off to the first old man who’s willing to pay, I would want her to be happy with her man and I would be afraid of ruining their marriage, which would run off my grandkids father. Culture is just a manipulation tactic. They do not expect this from Filipino men. The actual percentage of foreigners with Filipino isn’t that high, most of these women are married to Filipino men and they do not expect them to support the family, I’ve heard this from several Filipino women, so that it’s our culture stuff isn’t actually true. Next Christmas if he doesn’t treat them with the same money, he will become the bad guy; buying love doesn’t work. He is so happy right now. But he’s created huge expectations, not only of himself but other foreigners. They go so and so gives his family this much, why aren’t you doing that ? I’m frustrated with my own mom, and her lack of financial planning, I’ve covered huge costs to her house. I don’t owe my mom that, and I definitely don’t owe someone else’s parents and definitely not their grown ass adult siblings
@@ThePhilippinePipeDream I'll take Ray's word for it that he's doing well and we all so hope. Of course we all pick our poisons. But I agree with you he should not be featuring this since it creates hope for those not so lucky or savvy.
@@WAdelstein This dude I know went out and stayed a couple days with a family, they have a 28 year old daughter that he wanted to pursue. The family had a sister who’s dating a wealthy man, so they didn’t want him, they are waiting on a richer man to come through. She’s 28, clearly running out of time but the family has this hope a rich man gonna come in. Expectations ruin a lot of families. He could have made her life better, but they expect fancy vacations.
100% this!! Been here 5 months 43 year old 6’2 190lbs athletic attractive and boy these woman are such players specially the ones i met on pina love. They juggling like 2-4 bfs. Now they expect us to spoil them like these lonely ldr simps. Had a girl ask me on first date why i didnt bring her a gift. Had another mad cuz i took her to a 39 peso coffee house instead of starbucks . The true test is act poor first date take them to a 39 peso joint or out to eat jollibees. And keep doing this. I had so many give up. At first we have so much in common or i am simple woman. But once you treat them simple after a few dates they will stop talking to you. Haha
That happens because Filipinas have adjusted their expectations! There's a flood of foreigners after the pandemic. The country has been hyped and westerners show up with their wallets wide open. Filipinas know that their inflated value and are taking advantage of it. There are plenty of Americans, Europeans and Koreans who compete for the same women. They're going for highest bidder.
@@garyzies3486 Specially on the dating aps. I dated one i just met at a shop and she was great and humble she just didnt speak good English so hige communication gaps and we didnt have much in common due to this so i ended it. Think the best way is old fashioned walking around and see a pretty girl go talk to her. These dating aps woman are full of high expectations due to these men who think throwing money at them going to make them look attractive.
@@Midwest10 oh i got game bud. My bed has the notches but that is easy to do here but separating the gold diggers as You just said the magic words wealthy that was all the game you needed. Sure you lavish her with clothes jewelry a nice house rolling up in a ford raptor or hilux. Real game is rolling up on a trike. Taking them to 39 peso coffee and taking that challenge. They want to be with you long term on that ride. Then you got a true 10.
I picked up my Filipina in my country (Canada) I strongly recommend guys to do the same! It's best to know them face to face. Plus, the ones all ready in your country are likely working and have money and won't chase you for yours. I'm in my forth year of marriage and it's the most amazing relationship I ever had. Those, are the ones you want.
Excellent information, Steve. Before anyone who wants to be an expat in the Philippines they need to take a discovery trip first, preferably 2-3 months and see if they're comfortable with the people and culture, then decide if their lifestyle is a fit. You mentioned some of the pitfalls and dangers to look out for, such as women who will scam you for money, I would like to add some things that expats may find difficult to handle: hot/humid weather, rainy/typhoon season, traffic, inferior healthcare, slow pace/lack of urgency, bureaucracy, bad infrastructure, to name a few. Coming from the West the Philippines could be a culture shock for a lot of people. They need to take caution and don't become jaded by the vloggers who paint the Philippines as a paradise. Although it is a beautiful country with its tropical beaches there's a lot of danger lurking ahead. So take a discovery trip first then decide with caution.
Hi Steve, your information is invaluable, and we appreciate it . The philippines is a very fluid economy, and things are constantly changing with all aspects of the environment. Constant updates to information keep us apprised of these changes and helps keep us from falling into the pitfalls that we can come across. Women are basically the same everywhere as that they are looking for security and love just as we are looking to be cared for properly and loved by women who need us . As far as family you need to have that conversation early in the relationship and let them know where you stand on that issue. The more mature women who aren't under their parents thumb tend to be more understanding and have a bigger voice than a younger girl. Distance away from the family is a blessing as it reduces the do drop in chances, and with the advent of messenger, they can easily keep in touch no matter where they are at .if you feel that you are being taken advantage of, then indicate that you may need to move on which renting makes it easy to do . Keeping money overseas is a good idea for emergencies and if you need to go back home.
What’s good about your videos Steve is that what you’re saying is Very True!!! Good advice GUY !! Anyone coming to the Philippines should watch your videos before coming!!! Thanks for the information!!! Good Job 👏
Thanks Steve coming over from Australia 🇦🇺 in February not going back. I've watched every negative video on the Philippines, I don't drink, smoke or take drugs, I'm 61 just got my black belt in BJJ, I've been sick twice in 38 years. I'm currently learning Tagalog and I speak some Spanish. Only problem is I don't know where to live so much choice. Going to start a business over there my brother has had his own business and is helping me. First thing I want to find a lawyer.
my suggestion like me is do a dry run for a month or 2 and see if you can handle the culture. and then go back home and prepare is the key and then plan a longer trip in the Philippine. do a dry run first.
Thanks for mentioning Belize. It's so difficult to find information on them. It's attractive because it's English speaking, close and a 2:1 living ratio to the USD. I've heard the crime is typically away from the coastal areas. That's about all I know. Will have to investigate myself one day.
It would be interesting to hear what you have seen, heard, been told about the cultural differences on the different islands, especially as it relates to the thought processes and behavior of women.
Wow very good summary of things to be aware of here in the Philippines. Granted I've only been relocated to the Philippines for 3 months, but I think I've found Paradise. But I can see that it really depends where you choose to live and who you choose to live with. And I admit I got lucky because there are tons of landmines that you mentioned.
Yes, in the beginning the majority of the vloggers were and like used car salesmen. Once the real truth started coming out, more and more started to join in, in order to get more views. Steve, you are helping many gullible and desperate people.
You're so right Steve and a lot of people should listen closely to what you're saying. I love where I live here in the Philippines (City of San Fernando, Pampanga) but it's not a paradise, and sometimes I still miss the life I had back in Vancouver BC. The issue as with a lot of others who moved here is the difference in the cost of living. Mind you when it's cool and Rainy in Vancouver and the rest of Canada is frozen it's a bit like a paradise as I relax by or in our pools. 😄
Hi! I had been here 75% of the time in te phillipines for the past 6 years. Got held in the US for 10 monhs for personal reasons . Just got back to my "paradise " one month ago and the changes in attitudes towards foriengners, and increased prices of things here is amazing here in northern mindanao . The language barrier has become more of a problem for me. The people in my city seem to resist English and kling more to there native language. ( of which I do not have the ability or desire to learn since all the government documents etc are in English . This is just an observation! Thanks😊
@@EasternDreamer615 Inflation is running very high in the Phillies now. Food prices are rising sharply. Last year you were able to rent a decent condo in Cebu for around 23k pesos per month, this year the same place rents for 32k...That's a 40% increase in just one year. Many parts of the Philippines are seeing a flood of foreigners show up, driving up the cost of housing and other things.
@@garyzies3486 Thank you for letting me know! I tested what you said and checked on the Griffin Hotel in Cebu. I stayed there in January 2020 for around $25/night. That same hotel rents at $34/night these days and we're not even in high season. It seems like an island chain that imports oil would be especially susceptible to oil prices. Oil prices have increased substantially in the last couple of years and I'm sure that that is pushing up the prices of everything. I hope that their pro-development attitude allows for quick building of new condos in the expat hotspots.
@@EasternDreamer615 Building costs have certainly gone up along with everything else. However, the real estate market is all about supply and demand. Demand is huge because of the influx of retiring foreigners and there are plenty of developers and landlords who will take advantage of it.
I’ve been here 4 months now and already have had around 5 people from my church come to my house and begging money, even though I don’t even know them and I can barely understand them. When I am in restaurants or I’m trying to see landmarks the people will knock down five Filipino’s to get to me to beg money. I sometimes give but sometimes I will say it’s against the law for me to give money out and I can be deported if I give to you. It’s changing and not for the better trust me
@@wayneshawlinski4898 it’s funny because they will say I won’t tell anyone and I say that may or may not be true, but I can’t give you the opportunity to try and blackmail me, because you get angry the next time you want to borrow money and I refuse you.
That's a good point. Being hustled by the locals seems to be getting worse from what I hear. Haven't been there yet but it's a real concern for me. I don't want to be hustled non-stop. It's crazy to hear church congregation coming after you. They know better than that but apparently no shame.
Hi Steve!!! I hope you’re doing OK.😊I finally arrived here in the Philippines 31st of Aug. Stayed in the Zambales area for a week first then to Angeles City. The country has changed a lot, more people and of course more cars-newer and expensive cars on the road!!😮Ya, I think things are getting a lot better for the ordinary people-more jobs and good paying jobs. As well. I am very happy for some of them but with feelings of negatives along with it like overpopulation, pollution, clogged main roads due to like I said, more cars, and others. Some good and some bad happening. I found a small apartment here outside Angeles city called Pandan. Very cheap, one bedroom and only $65 a month-unfurnished. Well what do you expect right?-for $65. I was here before Covid and I bought a few things for the kitchen and the most important for me was an air conditioner. I left it here with my cousin and I started using it as soon as I moved in. I was really happy that I didn’t get rid of it before; the weather is just too hot for me. That’s OK I’m not staying here very long anyway I only have until the end of November and I’m going back to the states. But before that I would like to see everyone here in the Philippines- my friends and relatives. Wow did I said too much? Anyway maybe I’ll stop bye and say hello to you as well. Don’t worry I’ll call or text you first like you said ha ha ha!! Looks like you’re doing OK except your back so take it easy and be happy!! Your friend here online, Jean.
Unfortunately Steve some guys don’t get it. They dump. They want to see they believed. Let hit the wall they learned. Like my teacher said the hard way or easy way…You choose
Thanks for keeping it real, Steve. My flight is less than a month away, and with all my preparations, I'm learning to curb my expectations with how things operate in the Philippines. Looking forward to meeting you and your crew, and being on my best behavior. Patience is the key. And letting that baggage go!
Letting things go was the hardest; much more harder than my family expected; flying to P.I in less than 3 weeks. Downgraded a 5 bedroom home to a 5 x 10 storage; all the best!
Hey Steve, great program as usual,. Putting my house on the market in 7 days, as soon as I get a buyer I will be getting my ticket and then calljng you.
First thank you for what you do. Now my question. Which videos talk about what you do to help expats when they get there and how to contact you. There are so many that I cannot figure it out. Thank you again
Hey Steve. Truth is, a lot of guys getting with young, broke women do so not so much to save them, but rather, because such women are desperate, and will tolerate a huge age gap. Or that the guy is out of shape, or otherwise not too appealing. Finding someone close to your own age, and with a profession of her own is probably the best way to go if you're ooking for a stable and workable relationship. Otherwise, enjoy the ride. That is until the other shoe drops....as drop it certainly will!
Here's a story for your listeners. The guy that washes my truck has a good garage business..Him and his wife had a life plan in high school. Their plan was for her to marry a foreigner, which she did. Her husband built her a house near ours. He was from Sweden. She even moved there for a while. Mean while her boyfriend got a job oversees driving a truck and learning how to work on them. Well, she got divorced from her husband and got some money from it. And he came home they got married got a nice household and money in bank. That was a great business plan well thought out. And there are lots of stories like that here.. Guys, fall for all time here.
There is no divorce in the Philippines. So I am assuming he brought her to Sweden on a fiance visa. Lesson we learned for him. Don’t let them set foot on the place you left in order to get them in the first place. A lot of this can be mitigated by marrying them in the Philippines with a simple prenup. Philippines law is extremely friendly to men who just have a conversation with an attorney there.
@JamesDeanCrypto that is correct they got divorced in his country. He got the shaft she got the house with all the furniture as it was never his to begin with.
They do it because it works! Many of them have several westerners who are eagerly making money transfers. Most of these girls have several LDR's as their income source.
@@garyzies3486 Well... I did it twice ... thinking geniously that it would help ... But then the requests keep going... my aunt is in the hospital... my nephew need shoes and school bag... I must go to Palawan but can't afford the plane ticket... It's never ending... till we really feel ridiculous to continue
The goal of this video as I understand it, is to give guys a heads-up about what problems they might encounter here but it comes across to me as overly scary and threatening. I have Permanent Residency status here. My Filipina wife speaks English, has a college degree and contributes significantly to the household budget. Our circle of friends are middle-class, honest and trustworthy. Life can be safe and rewarding as long as you choose a good class of Filipinos to associate with.
There are three types of girls in the Philippines, Visayan, Kapampangan and girls in Manila, there are three types of girls who are looked at by the locals in a certain way, Moreno, Chinito and Mestizo, this is what separates girls in the Philippines, and knowing what type you will date or search for is important, knowing the culture is what helps in how you get along and what will make or break you in a relationship, a girl from Samar or Pampanga or cebuana, are completely different in almost every way, same as a girl from Mindanao, when you are talking about a girl is only after your money, or another is great at cooking and looking after you or another just wants to party, these factors go with where she is from, and I can tell you if you ask a local guy or girl here, they will tell you exactly what a girl is like depending on where she is from, this is super important and Vloggers like this channel and a hundred others, get this wrong and dont understand this factor in dating Filipina
wait until the law make divorce legal in the philippines and it becomes similar to the western countries ... then a lot of expats will know if their really love them or iy was all for the money ... money is needed in society and sex is just pleasure for both men and women but for the most part that is not enough for a relationship ... a relationship without love is just a business contract ... providing 100% financial security and not showing her how to manage money foes more harm than good for the woman ... love is more than just sex and money ... and when the provider die and the woman don't know how to provide for herself and manage her money then she will be back how she started ... you can leave her money to survive when you are dead but if she don't know how to manage the money then she will be broke in less than 10 years ... woman spend money like there is no tomorrow and their custom is to provide for their family then she will lose everything you left her ... even if you leave her 1 million dollar ... she will be broke in less than 10 years ... plus most expats don't have that much money anyway ... teach her how to fish ... don't just provide fish so she may eat after you are gone
@@wayneshawlinski4898 i don't know if they do or they don't there is only 1 different between the western women and the eastern women ... the western women tell you what men don't want to hear and the eastern women tell men what they want to hear ... in both cases if the men marry the women then the women will control the men because men are indoctrinated to provide 100% of security ... men are waking up and soon if women don't provide 50% in the west then there will be no marriage bit first the divorce court system need to be abolish ... and when the Philippines approve the divorce court system then men will not get married nor have children
The (Change) your referring to is a sum of this. Feminism, Money, age gap changes for younger, an changes inside the family law code inthe Phils. Nuch has changed. For the worst part is the foreign guys have literally dumped so much cash in the phils. NOW since 2014 the filipina expects the money game. Phils is seriously changing. Everything your saying is VERY right.
Yes...they know their inflated value now. Foreigners are coming in droves with their wallets wide open. Filipinas have adjusted their expectations accordingly! Social media has forever altered their way of thinking and the new family code has many nasty surprises waiting for foreigners who decide to live in the Phillies.
i love how filipinos are sooo worried about saving face even when caught redhanded but these same folks have no interest in allowing a foreigner to save face. the lack of shame or embarrassment is a bigturn off ....but like has been said in the past if you set reasonable expectations early, be consistent ,and learn to say NO ,your life will be better ...for all the negatives there i still love it better than here in the usa. also i have seen and heard many stories about guys getting ripped off by the people closest to them..trust to a point In money matters ..family will F&#k you over hardest
Haven’t seen any guys go with middle class women. It’s a social liability for them to date a foreigner unless maybe if they’re abroad. In the society they don’t cross class lines even if they come into money and/or education. You wont see a middle class man marry his maid or any maid or a male waiter marry a middle class woman. Most guys even good looking youngish professionals with bucks will be dateless if they go for middle class. Perhaps if you are involved in a church or civic group you might find middle class women there at. I can see people bonding with compatible values.
I am one of those mid 30s working professionals. I only go for working class professionals who have their career in order. I never sent a dime to anyone.
Basically women or men no matter where you go to visit or live is no different than what you are running from. Yes Asians in general are more polite caring etc but many are in the same boat as the west kids, debt, no job etc so choose wisely
There is a strange phenom, a kind of man who insists on finding the youngest woman possible. Sometimes i think its a middle-aged psychological thing going on, some 'restarting life' I don't know but it's a disaster waiting to happen most of the time. follow the time-tested maximum age-difference formula: half your age plus 7. that's the limit. a lot of good men died so you could have that formula so use it and use it well.
Hi Steve I was hoping to find about how to use the Philippines banking or which Philippine bank to open an account from NFCU. I'm a retired Navy still and in the US hoping to be in the Philippines soon. Thanks.
It can be very challenging for an American to open a a savings/checking account in the Philippines, because the US has financial reporting requirements that many Filipino banks will avoid. I've known many expats who've gotten their accounts closed because of this.
Great advice, have be extremely careful with the women. Healthcare is a problem make sure have a good bolstered insurance and have at least 5000 dollars cash fund ready incase something happens. Philippines is a beautiful place - you can relax but you have to keep your guard.
I am going to try to get my wife from Bohol to Europe, I don't like Philippines. Only good I see in the Philippines that people are mostly kind and happy, and some beaches are so beautiful, so that's all positive I can say about Philippines, sorry.
Right ! I stayed there and I studied the life and I know its very hard to stay there. They have very less good things to worth it. Maybe only with a good woman from your country you'll feel fine ...
Have woman in the United States face the same age issues the Filipina women face. If you are a woman over the age of 35 in the Philippines good luck finding a job it may take you up to a year. So of course they jump on exspat for security. Woman in the states don't have to sacrifice their dignity and give their bodys for putting food on their table and a roof over their head. I've had my share of 18,19,20,and 21 year olds over the last 20 years. All were great but all were the same. No man at the age of 50, 60,70 or older has anything in common with these girls except a trade security for sex. Ive found that rent is very reasonable but owning your own condo or house is better. No rent less hassle. Have had 4 American exspat friends in 2 years. All went back to the united states for different reasons. Where i live on Samal Island in Garden City i have seen very little of any exspats. Good video Steve.
Please, can someone explain to me. How 3 month's in relationship with Phillipinas,and I break up with her, Can give me lot of grief. How is it possible??
Another honest video. Most bloggers sell the Philippines as a tropical paradise and oh yeah anyone can live there on a thousand a month Just to boost their channel and make some money to support that 20 something Philipina and their family How people buy this BS I’ll never know Anywhere you go has pros and cons and the content of all your videos expresses that Thank you
Those vloggers are selling illusions and are making big bucks on YT. Making money in the Phillies is nearly impossible for most foreigners, unless you go on YT and tell people what they wanna hear.
Philippine expat vloggers selling this lie are cynically capitalizing on a perfect storm. Number one, you have impoverished Philippine women, desperate to feed and support themselves and their families. Number two, you have Western men eager to get with a beautiful, young women. The kind they could never dream of getting back home. And number three, you have the vloggers themselves, with the savvy to see the profit to themselves in getting these men and women together, unscrupulous enough at that to lie about the costs involved, and finally, to gloss over the tragedy of young women having to engage in the sham of being with men old enough to be their GRANDFATHER'S, because they are desperate, and have few other options. Very sad.
@@davetherave4599 Look at the bright side! Many of these girls will wind up in the West. Once in the US, they'll have plenty of options! They don't have to bow to grandpa for longer than about 5 years. In our Filipino church group, 8 out of 10 girls have divorced their husbands not long after receiving their green card. On top of that, they'll take a good chunk of grandpa's lifetime savings and assets. The girls that don't get divorced are the ones who have already lost their street value. So, in the end....grandpas as well as Filipinas are opportunistic. They all pay a price to get what they want.
hi Sir, just wanna ask what type of health insurance you are using in the Philippines? does US health insurance accepts in the Philippines? my husband and I are planning to retire in the Philippines,,best of luck to u
Health insurance will cost you a pretty penny. On top of that, medical care is often not very good. If you have any serious medical issues, Thailand is the better option!
I have just joined your platform, I am 11 years living in the Philippines, is your channel for Americans only, I am from Australia, and I live a very comfortable life here, but you must talk pesos not dollars, the exchange rate makes a huge difference,, you seem to always talk for American guys, where do you live, is it Dumaguette, like nearly every expat, besides, Angeles or Subic Zambakes and Cebu City, outside these expat communities is the real Philippines, I dont know you so I cant judge you, but if you are going to have a UA-cam channel, you want to educate guys on what the Philippines is like depending on your choice of location, and visiting here and living her are competely different experience, and being a retired military guy who was stationed in Subic or Clark doesnt mean anything
Thank you , for your info. I'm fortunate, that my Filipino wife, and her family, are amazing people. I have learned this through 14 years, that i've known her and them. It takes time to get to know someone, and i think that becomes even more difficult, in a different culture from your own. Thanks for posting this video, Cheers! Dale
Find someone your age or not more than 10 yrs younger, and she is a christian. I am blessed with a wonderful filipina. But there have been problems with one of the sons, asking for money all the time. I had to cut them off, now they aren't speaking to us. the other kids have not asked me once for money.
Ik beb van bellgie gehuwd met een fillippijnen vrouw exparra commando 75jaar oud. 15jaar in pallawan leef een goed leven met mijn pension het heeft 10jaar gekost om mijn aan te passen aan de fillipijnen leven alle wat u zegt is de truy u vidos 👌👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤u vidos de fillippijnen 👌👌👌👌land ❤❤❤❤de mensen sta safe groeten uit pallawan❤❤❤
If your wife or partners family is poor consider helping the family especially if your partner is not working because they are not helping their family. I have been here for over 5 yrs and you will see a lot of poverty here. You may need to find a working professional if you can't handle that. Just a heads up.
An open relationship where all partners are not aware of all other partners is NOT an open relationship. It is deception. A true open relationship is where all partners are aware of and approve of all other partners in that relationship.
yes, you must lower the expectations keep things simple spending dating learning their culture everything because my experience there I love it but let me tell you the wrong girl can be a nightmare! if you get the wrong girl that grease can be really hot in the Philippines
You cant live here on little money, its a recipe for disaster, I live on 80 to 100k a month and that gives me a good life, and a comfortable one, you are right about not showing your money, dont trust anyone, there are heaps of scammers and there are heaps of people looking for ways of getting money from you, I dont hangout with a lot of expats, in my 11 years here I have chosen to have 5 friends, I live in Palawan now and I did live in Angeles City and Subic Zanmbales, too many expats here who are miserable and complain too much, go back home if you dont like it here, a no brainer right ? I gave myself 12 months and there has not been one day I regretted coming here
How much $$$ would be acceptable to give a woman per month? If it goes over $100 a month it's too much??? If you're living with her and break up how did you get rid of her? When the lease ends. Move to another island? :) My info is I'm a poor guy from Cleveland. The girls in the south like North Carolina shouldn't be compared to a valley girl in LA or a girl from Montana.
A breakup can often turn out very nasty there! Moving to a different island is often your best option. Make sure you cut all your social media contacts before you do!
Sounds to me like it’s time for you to move mate, there’s thousands of other places away from Trece Martires -just stating the obvious - see some new faces and friends. People go stir crazy in a small community. It looks like you’re surrounded by a brick wall?
Yes, I stayed in PH for 2 months and I felt I need to yell and scream to people many times, because their stupidity, very low manner, not paying attention or their malice ! Its tough to live there if you are civilized, serious and if you respect the rules !.... because they don't !!
I met my wife online. I was 56, she was 31. We've been married for 4 years now. She's provincial but I tell you what, she's a much better person than I am. Do we have issues? Yes. But...she and I are both kind people, so it works. Plus, her family loves me. When I was there in early July, I gave them all (her family) a hung bao envelope (red envelope) with 10K pesos. This was due to us not being able to go for our wedding reception due to the pandemic (sic).
Find a practicing Catholic woman. The love of God, translates into a love of promises.
Yeah I bet they do love you, you bought it lol
@@ThePhilippinePipeDream maybe but love is conditional. Needs have to be met. Maybe they clinched that.
@@WAdelstein love is only conditional when you are a woman, a man will literally marry a woman who works at Burger King.
Yes you owe your wife and kids security, I don’t owe the family my money. I think it’s easier for these older men, they don’t have to work and checks still come in.
If I had a daughter, I would not sell her off to the first old man who’s willing to pay, I would want her to be happy with her man and I would be afraid of ruining their marriage, which would run off my grandkids father.
Culture is just a manipulation tactic. They do not expect this from Filipino men. The actual percentage of foreigners with Filipino isn’t that high, most of these women are married to Filipino men and they do not expect them to support the family, I’ve heard this from several Filipino women, so that it’s our culture stuff isn’t actually true.
Next Christmas if he doesn’t treat them with the same money, he will become the bad guy; buying love doesn’t work. He is so happy right now. But he’s created huge expectations, not only of himself but other foreigners.
They go so and so gives his family this much, why aren’t you doing that ?
I’m frustrated with my own mom, and her lack of financial planning, I’ve covered huge costs to her house. I don’t owe my mom that, and I definitely don’t owe someone else’s parents and definitely not their grown ass adult siblings
@@ThePhilippinePipeDream I'll take Ray's word for it that he's doing well and we all so hope. Of course we all pick our poisons. But I agree with you he should not be featuring this since it creates hope for those not so lucky or savvy.
@@WAdelstein This dude I know went out and stayed a couple days with a family, they have a 28 year old daughter that he wanted to pursue.
The family had a sister who’s dating a wealthy man, so they didn’t want him, they are waiting on a richer man to come through. She’s 28, clearly running out of time but the family has this hope a rich man gonna come in. Expectations ruin a lot of families.
He could have made her life better, but they expect fancy vacations.
The grass is always greener on the other side!
Thank you so much for your information. 💫
Grass might be greener, but it still grows weeds and needs mowing 😂 just adding to your post 😊 great information!
I found dating 45 to 55 is so much better then then the 20's to 40's.
100% this!! Been here 5 months 43 year old 6’2 190lbs athletic attractive and boy these woman are such players specially the ones i met on pina love. They juggling like 2-4 bfs. Now they expect us to spoil them like these lonely ldr simps. Had a girl ask me on first date why i didnt bring her a gift. Had another mad cuz i took her to a 39 peso coffee house instead of starbucks . The true test is act poor first date take them to a 39 peso joint or out to eat jollibees. And keep doing this. I had so many give up. At first we have so much in common or i am simple woman. But once you treat them simple after a few dates they will stop talking to you. Haha
Sounds like women not hot for you from the bey. Don’t wast your time. Put them on ice right away
That happens because Filipinas have adjusted their expectations! There's a flood of foreigners after the pandemic. The country has been hyped and westerners show up with their wallets wide open. Filipinas know that their inflated value and are taking advantage of it. There are plenty of Americans, Europeans and Koreans who compete for the same women. They're going for highest bidder.
@@garyzies3486 Don’t buy, stash your cash. Let them chase
@@garyzies3486 Specially on the dating aps. I dated one i just met at a shop and she was great and humble she just didnt speak good English so hige communication gaps and we didnt have much in common due to this so i ended it. Think the best way is old fashioned walking around and see a pretty girl go talk to her. These dating aps woman are full of high expectations due to these men who think throwing money at them going to make them look attractive.
@@Midwest10 oh i got game bud. My bed has the notches but that is easy to do here but separating the gold diggers as You just said the magic words wealthy that was all the game you needed. Sure you lavish her with clothes jewelry a nice house rolling up in a ford raptor or hilux. Real game is rolling up on a trike. Taking them to 39 peso coffee and taking that challenge. They want to be with you long term on that ride. Then you got a true 10.
I picked up my Filipina in my country (Canada) I strongly recommend guys to do the same!
It's best to know them face to face. Plus, the ones all ready in your country are likely working and have money and won't chase you for yours.
I'm in my forth year of marriage and it's the most amazing relationship I ever had. Those, are the ones you want.
Excellent information, Steve. Before anyone who wants to be an expat in the Philippines they need to take a discovery trip first, preferably 2-3 months and see if they're comfortable with the people and culture, then decide if their lifestyle is a fit. You mentioned some of the pitfalls and dangers to look out for, such as women who will scam you for money, I would like to add some things that expats may find difficult to handle: hot/humid weather, rainy/typhoon season, traffic, inferior healthcare, slow pace/lack of urgency, bureaucracy, bad infrastructure, to name a few. Coming from the West the Philippines could be a culture shock for a lot of people. They need to take caution and don't become jaded by the vloggers who paint the Philippines as a paradise. Although it is a beautiful country with its tropical beaches there's a lot of danger lurking ahead. So take a discovery trip first then decide with caution.
Hi Steve, your information is invaluable, and we appreciate it . The philippines is a very fluid economy, and things are constantly changing with all aspects of the environment. Constant updates to information keep us apprised of these changes and helps keep us from falling into the pitfalls that we can come across. Women are basically the same everywhere as that they are looking for security and love just as we are looking to be cared for properly and loved by women who need us . As far as family you need to have that conversation early in the relationship and let them know where you stand on that issue. The more mature women who aren't under their parents thumb tend to be more understanding and have a bigger voice than a younger girl. Distance away from the family is a blessing as it reduces the do drop in chances, and with the advent of messenger, they can easily keep in touch no matter where they are at .if you feel that you are being taken advantage of, then indicate that you may need to move on which renting makes it easy to do . Keeping money overseas is a good idea for emergencies and if you need to go back home.
What’s good about your videos Steve is that what you’re saying is Very True!!! Good advice GUY !! Anyone coming to the Philippines should watch your videos before coming!!! Thanks for the information!!! Good Job 👏
I appreciate that
Thanks Steve coming over from Australia 🇦🇺 in February not going back. I've watched every negative video on the Philippines, I don't drink, smoke or take drugs, I'm 61 just got my black belt in BJJ, I've been sick twice in 38 years. I'm currently learning Tagalog and I speak some Spanish. Only problem is I don't know where to live so much choice. Going to start a business over there my brother has had his own business and is helping me. First thing I want to find a lawyer.
my suggestion like me is do a dry run for a month or 2 and see if you can handle the culture. and then go back home and prepare is the key and then plan a longer trip in the Philippine. do a dry run first.
Flying there Today! LA to Davao to General Santos
Thanks for mentioning Belize. It's so difficult to find information on them. It's attractive because it's English speaking, close and a 2:1 living ratio to the USD. I've heard the crime is typically away from the coastal areas. That's about all I know. Will have to investigate myself one day.
It would be interesting to hear what you have seen, heard, been told about the cultural differences on the different islands, especially as it relates to the thought processes and behavior of women.
Wow very good summary of things to be aware of here in the Philippines. Granted I've only been relocated to the Philippines for 3 months, but I think I've found Paradise. But I can see that it really depends where you choose to live and who you choose to live with. And I admit I got lucky because there are tons of landmines that you mentioned.
Thanks for sharing!
The truth needs to be told. The bad is never on UA-cam.
You out did yourself on this one sir.
Yes, in the beginning the majority of the vloggers were and like used car salesmen. Once the real truth started coming out, more and more started to join in, in order to get more views. Steve, you are helping many gullible and desperate people.
Thanks for the video. Good stuff.
You're so right Steve and a lot of people should listen closely to what you're saying.
I love where I live here in the Philippines (City of San Fernando, Pampanga) but it's not a paradise, and sometimes I still miss the life I had back in Vancouver BC.
The issue as with a lot of others who moved here is the difference in the cost of living.
Mind you when it's cool and Rainy in Vancouver and the rest of Canada is frozen it's a bit like a paradise as I relax by or in our pools. 😄
Hi! I had been here 75% of the time in te phillipines for the past 6 years. Got held in the US for 10 monhs for personal reasons . Just got back to my "paradise " one month ago and the changes in attitudes towards foriengners, and increased prices of things here is amazing here in northern mindanao . The language barrier has become more of a problem for me. The people in my city seem to resist English and kling more to there native language. ( of which I do not have the ability or desire to learn since all the government documents etc are in English . This is just an observation! Thanks😊
How much have prices increased? I visited CDO in 2019, living in Thailand these days.
@@EasternDreamer615 I will get some local prices at the market and grocery stores
@@EasternDreamer615 Inflation is running very high in the Phillies now. Food prices are rising sharply. Last year you were able to rent a decent condo in Cebu for around 23k pesos per month, this year the same place rents for 32k...That's a 40% increase in just one year. Many parts of the Philippines are seeing a flood of foreigners show up, driving up the cost of housing and other things.
@@garyzies3486 Thank you for letting me know! I tested what you said and checked on the Griffin Hotel in Cebu. I stayed there in January 2020 for around $25/night. That same hotel rents at $34/night these days and we're not even in high season.
It seems like an island chain that imports oil would be especially susceptible to oil prices. Oil prices have increased substantially in the last couple of years and I'm sure that that is pushing up the prices of everything.
I hope that their pro-development attitude allows for quick building of new condos in the expat hotspots.
@@EasternDreamer615 Building costs have certainly gone up along with everything else. However, the real estate market is all about supply and demand. Demand is huge because of the influx of retiring foreigners and there are plenty of developers and landlords who will take advantage of it.
Stay in your lane,No matter where you go their you are..& never miss an opportunity to be quiet..
GREAT INFORMATION 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
I’ve been here 4 months now and already have had around 5 people from my church come to my house and begging money, even though I don’t even know them and I can barely understand them. When I am in restaurants or I’m trying to see landmarks the people will knock down five Filipino’s to get to me to beg money. I sometimes give but sometimes I will say it’s against the law for me to give money out and I can be deported if I give to you. It’s changing and not for the better trust me
Maybe say your vacation over. You spend all your money
@@wayneshawlinski4898 it’s funny because they will say I won’t tell anyone and I say that may or may not be true, but I can’t give you the opportunity to try and blackmail me, because you get angry the next time you want to borrow money and I refuse you.
That's a good point. Being hustled by the locals seems to be getting worse from what I hear. Haven't been there yet but it's a real concern for me. I don't want to be hustled non-stop. It's crazy to hear church congregation coming after you. They know better than that but apparently no shame.
The problem with fleeing your problems is that you always bring them with you.
You can’t bring American family court to the Philippines. The Philippines actually honors prenups.
Therapy
Hi Steve!!! I hope you’re doing OK.😊I finally arrived here in the Philippines 31st of Aug. Stayed in the Zambales area for a week first then to Angeles City. The country has changed a lot, more people and of course more cars-newer and expensive cars on the road!!😮Ya, I think things are getting a lot better for the ordinary people-more jobs and good paying jobs. As well. I am very happy for some of them but with feelings of negatives along with it like overpopulation, pollution, clogged main roads due to like I said, more cars, and others. Some good and some bad happening. I found a small apartment here outside Angeles city called Pandan. Very cheap, one bedroom and only $65 a month-unfurnished. Well what do you expect right?-for $65. I was here before Covid and I bought a few things for the kitchen and the most important for me was an air conditioner. I left it here with my cousin and I started using it as soon as I moved in. I was really happy that I didn’t get rid of it before; the weather is just too hot for me. That’s OK I’m not staying here very long anyway I only have until the end of November and I’m going back to the states. But before that I would like to see everyone here in the Philippines- my friends and relatives. Wow did I said too much? Anyway maybe I’ll stop bye and say hello to you as well. Don’t worry I’ll call or text you first like you said ha ha ha!! Looks like you’re doing OK except your back so take it easy and be happy!! Your friend here online, Jean.
Hello Steve 👋 Really appreciate your honesty and the information that you provide to us American men that are considering coming to the Philippines.
I appreciate that
Unfortunately Steve some guys don’t get it. They dump. They want to see they believed. Let hit the wall they learned. Like my teacher said the hard way or easy way…You choose
Thanks for keeping it real, Steve.
My flight is less than a month away, and with all my preparations, I'm learning to curb my expectations with how things operate in the Philippines.
Looking forward to meeting you and your crew, and being on my best behavior. Patience is the key. And letting that baggage go!
If you're taking the slightest amount of "baggage" with you, it will crush you....eventually!
Letting things go was the hardest; much more harder than my family expected; flying to P.I in less than 3 weeks. Downgraded a 5 bedroom home to a 5 x 10 storage; all the best!
@@havenpersonalcare7968 Good luck, sir. I hope you did your recon missions before making this decision.
@@garyzies3486 Recon? Absolutely; double check, triple check for the last 5 years of annual vacation.
Hey Steve, great program as usual,. Putting my house on the market in 7 days, as soon as I get a buyer I will be getting my ticket and then calljng you.
Wow! Very Insightful! Keeping it real and thank you!
Great info. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
First thank you for what you do. Now my question. Which videos talk about what you do to help expats when they get there and how to contact you. There are so many that I cannot figure it out. Thank you again
Hey Steve. Truth is, a lot of guys getting with young, broke women do so not so much to save them, but rather, because such women are desperate, and will tolerate a huge age gap. Or that the guy is out of shape, or otherwise not too appealing. Finding someone close to your own age, and with a profession of her own is probably the best way to go if you're ooking for a stable and workable relationship. Otherwise, enjoy the ride. That is until the other shoe drops....as drop it certainly will!
Well said
They'll squeeze you for everything you got. Once you're broke they'll spit you out and kick you to the curb. Don't expect sympathy from anyone.
@@ericemslie9870 Thank you.
What mail forwarding company does your subscribers use and recommend. I love your channel!
I use my sister
Here's a story for your listeners. The guy that washes my truck has a good garage business..Him and his wife had a life plan in high school. Their plan was for her to marry a foreigner, which she did. Her husband built her a house near ours. He was from Sweden. She even moved there for a while. Mean while her boyfriend got a job oversees driving a truck and learning how to work on them. Well, she got divorced from her husband and got some money from it. And he came home they got married got a nice household and money in bank. That was a great business plan well thought out. And there are lots of stories like that here.. Guys, fall for all time here.
There is no divorce in the Philippines. So I am assuming he brought her to Sweden on a fiance visa. Lesson we learned for him.
Don’t let them set foot on the place you left in order to get them in the first place.
A lot of this can be mitigated by marrying them in the Philippines with a simple prenup. Philippines law is extremely friendly to men who just have a conversation with an attorney there.
@JamesDeanCrypto that is correct they got divorced in his country. He got the shaft she got the house with all the furniture as it was never his to begin with.
@@stephenduling5024 Once they learn about their options in a western country and our divorce laws, it's downhill!
Ahh Yes! 17 days before our travels to P.I indefinitely for family of 4.❤🎉❤
I know what you mean Well said . Thanks for sharing
Hey Steve, Good stuff to know. That said, the people need to know what or reminder what your "trade up" is to living as an expat in the Philippines.
I met Pinoys on line (I am a man myself) and 9 times out of 10 they ask for money after 2 days of chatting with such an easiness...
They do it because it works! Many of them have several westerners who are eagerly making money transfers. Most of these girls have several LDR's as their income source.
@@garyzies3486 Well... I did it twice ... thinking geniously that it would help ... But then the requests keep going... my aunt is in the hospital... my nephew need shoes and school bag... I must go to Palawan but can't afford the plane ticket... It's never ending... till we really feel ridiculous to continue
I lived and worked with Filipinos for two years on military contracts. You think I am ready? I have been thinking of retiring there.
As always…. Appreciate all the great info Steve ! My question, is how you’ve managed to stay in the P.I. for so long? What’s the process…..
The best way to go for honorably discharged vets is to appy for the Expanded Courtesy SRRV Visa offered by the Philippines Retirement Authority
The goal of this video as I understand it, is to give guys a heads-up about what problems they might encounter here but it comes across to me as overly scary and threatening. I have Permanent Residency status here. My Filipina wife speaks English, has a college degree and contributes significantly to the household budget. Our circle of friends are middle-class, honest and trustworthy. Life can be safe and rewarding as long as you choose a good class of Filipinos to associate with.
Good info. Thank you.
When the money is gone, Love fly’s out the window!
That’s most women anyway. Don’t show everything . Easy
Good message brother.
There are three types of girls in the Philippines, Visayan, Kapampangan and girls in Manila, there are three types of girls who are looked at by the locals in a certain way, Moreno, Chinito and Mestizo, this is what separates girls in the Philippines, and knowing what type you will date or search for is important, knowing the culture is what helps in how you get along and what will make or break you in a relationship, a girl from Samar or Pampanga or cebuana, are completely different in almost every way, same as a girl from Mindanao, when you are talking about a girl is only after your money, or another is great at cooking and looking after you or another just wants to party, these factors go with where she is from, and I can tell you if you ask a local guy or girl here, they will tell you exactly what a girl is like depending on where she is from, this is super important and Vloggers like this channel and a hundred others, get this wrong and dont understand this factor in dating Filipina
I explained this already if you watched my videos before.....🤷🏻♂️
good info....thank you
Facts, first identify and correct yourself, don’t try to save or fix anyone, and take your time, there is no rush and an abundance of partners
wait until the law make divorce legal in the philippines and it becomes similar to the western countries ... then a lot of expats will know if their really love them or iy was all for the money ... money is needed in society and sex is just pleasure for both men and women but for the most part that is not enough for a relationship ... a relationship without love is just a business contract ... providing 100% financial security and not showing her how to manage money foes more harm than good for the woman ... love is more than just sex and money ... and when the provider die and the woman don't know how to provide for herself and manage her money then she will be back how she started ... you can leave her money to survive when you are dead but if she don't know how to manage the money then she will be broke in less than 10 years ... woman spend money like there is no tomorrow and their custom is to provide for their family then she will lose everything you left her ... even if you leave her 1 million dollar ... she will be broke in less than 10 years ... plus most expats don't have that much money anyway ... teach her how to fish ... don't just provide fish so she may eat after you are gone
All women do this. Hide the cash overseas
@@wayneshawlinski4898 i don't know if they do or they don't there is only 1 different between the western women and the eastern women ... the western women tell you what men don't want to hear and the eastern women tell men what they want to hear ... in both cases if the men marry the women then the women will control the men because men are indoctrinated to provide 100% of security ... men are waking up and soon if women don't provide 50% in the west then there will be no marriage bit first the divorce court system need to be abolish ... and when the Philippines approve the divorce court system then men will not get married nor have children
@@wayneshawlinski4898 Yes...ALL will do it!
Dont chase the women and dont drink the Warter
Hey Steve, what's an ACR card, can you expound on this card.
Most informative channel imo
I appreciate that!
The (Change) your referring to is a sum of this. Feminism, Money, age gap changes for younger, an changes inside the family law code inthe Phils. Nuch has changed. For the worst part is the foreign guys have literally dumped so much cash in the phils. NOW since 2014 the filipina expects the money game. Phils is seriously changing. Everything your saying is VERY right.
Yes...they know their inflated value now. Foreigners are coming in droves with their wallets wide open. Filipinas have adjusted their expectations accordingly! Social media has forever altered their way of thinking and the new family code has many nasty surprises waiting for foreigners who decide to live in the Phillies.
Social media destroys the humanity.
Correct! It has destroyed everything I have loved about the Phillies.
What is the bank deposit necessary for a ex-USNaval personnel when looking for a permanent retirement visa?
Dont yell at Filipinos even if you think you are right. You dont know what they are capable of behind your back if you lose their face.
i love how filipinos are sooo worried about saving face even when caught redhanded but these same folks have no interest in allowing a foreigner to save face. the lack of shame or embarrassment is a bigturn off ....but like has been said in the past if you set reasonable expectations early, be consistent ,and learn to say NO ,your life will be better ...for all the negatives there i still love it better than here in the usa. also i have seen and heard many stories about guys getting ripped off by the people closest to them..trust to a point In money matters ..family will F&#k you over hardest
Less is more
Bingo!
There are plenty of lonely professionals in the Philippines. The family is usually the problem, not the women.
Good (haha ) cuz that's my direction.
Haven’t seen any guys go with middle class women. It’s a social liability for them to date a foreigner unless maybe if they’re abroad. In the society they don’t cross class lines even if they come into money and/or education. You wont see a middle class man marry his maid or any maid or a male waiter marry a middle class woman. Most guys even good looking youngish professionals with bucks will be dateless if they go for middle class. Perhaps if you are involved in a church or civic group you might find middle class women there at. I can see people bonding with compatible values.
Bingo
I am one of those mid 30s working professionals. I only go for working class professionals who have their career in order. I never sent a dime to anyone.
Nope its the girl too homie! It takes 2 too tango! Girl & family $$$
I heard Providence girls were the best, especially from Cebu.
So much cheaper, “helping “ a few Filipino, than helping in the west!
So, more like jumping from the frying pan, into the warmer!
Good info
Good advice as usual
Appreciate it!
Basically women or men no matter where you go to visit or live is no different than what you are running from. Yes Asians in general are more polite caring etc but many are in the same boat as the west kids, debt, no job etc so choose wisely
Boracay for 2 weeks now, one week to go. Cheap...no but really nice :)
There is a strange phenom, a kind of man who insists on finding the youngest woman possible. Sometimes i think its a middle-aged psychological thing going on, some 'restarting life' I don't know but it's a disaster waiting to happen most of the time. follow the time-tested maximum age-difference formula: half your age plus 7. that's the limit. a lot of good men died so you could have that formula so use it and use it well.
Steve's videos have taken a much darker turn since the breakup. What the heck did she do to him?
He's just being more realistic.
It will come out someday
experience is the best teacher
Hi Steve I was hoping to find about how to use the Philippines banking or which Philippine bank to open an account from NFCU. I'm a retired Navy still and in the US hoping to be in the Philippines soon. Thanks.
It can be very challenging for an American to open a a savings/checking account in the Philippines, because the US has financial reporting requirements that many Filipino banks will avoid. I've known many expats who've gotten their accounts closed because of this.
Great video,
Glad you enjoyed it
Great advice, have be extremely careful with the women. Healthcare is a problem make sure have a good bolstered insurance and have at least 5000 dollars cash fund ready incase something happens.
Philippines is a beautiful place - you can relax but you have to keep your guard.
I am going to try to get my wife from Bohol to Europe, I don't like Philippines. Only good I see in the Philippines that people are mostly kind and happy, and some beaches are so beautiful, so that's all positive I can say about Philippines, sorry.
Right !
I stayed there and I studied the life and I know its very hard to stay there. They have very less good things to worth it.
Maybe only with a good woman from your country you'll feel fine ...
Have woman in the United States face the same age issues the Filipina women face.
If you are a woman over the age of 35 in the Philippines good luck finding a job it may take you up to a year. So of course they jump on exspat for security.
Woman in the states don't have to sacrifice their dignity and give their bodys for putting food on their table and a roof over their head.
I've had my share of 18,19,20,and 21 year olds over the last 20 years.
All were great but all were the same.
No man at the age of 50, 60,70 or older has anything in common with these girls except a trade security for sex.
Ive found that rent is very reasonable but owning your own condo or house is better.
No rent less hassle.
Have had 4 American exspat friends in 2 years.
All went back to the united states for different reasons.
Where i live on Samal Island in Garden City i have seen very little of any exspats.
Good video Steve.
Do you live in Davao del Norte or do you live on the big island of Samal? Thanks 👍
Please, can someone explain to me. How 3 month's in relationship with Phillipinas,and I break up with her, Can give me lot of grief. How is it possible??
Its extremely possible because they file fake charges on you..... Trust me it happens all the time.
Another honest video. Most bloggers sell the Philippines as a tropical paradise and oh yeah anyone can live there on a thousand a month
Just to boost their channel and make some money to support that 20 something Philipina and their family
How people buy this BS I’ll never know
Anywhere you go has pros and cons and the content of all your videos expresses that
Thank you
Those vloggers are selling illusions and are making big bucks on YT. Making money in the Phillies is nearly impossible for most foreigners, unless you go on YT and tell people what they wanna hear.
Philippine expat vloggers selling this lie are cynically capitalizing on a perfect storm. Number one, you have impoverished Philippine women, desperate to feed and support themselves and their families. Number two, you have Western men eager to get with a beautiful, young women. The kind they could never dream of getting back home. And number three, you have the vloggers themselves, with the savvy to see the profit to themselves in getting these men and women together, unscrupulous enough at that to lie about the costs involved, and finally, to gloss over the tragedy of young women having to engage in the sham of being with men old enough to be their GRANDFATHER'S, because they are desperate, and have few other options. Very sad.
Well said
@@davetherave4599 Look at the bright side! Many of these girls will wind up in the West. Once in the US, they'll have plenty of options! They don't have to bow to grandpa for longer than about 5 years. In our Filipino church group, 8 out of 10 girls have divorced their husbands not long after receiving their green card. On top of that, they'll take a good chunk of grandpa's lifetime savings and assets. The girls that don't get divorced are the ones who have already lost their street value. So, in the end....grandpas as well as Filipinas are opportunistic. They all pay a price to get what they want.
Please, please listen to what Steve is saying, I work @ US EMBASSY IN MANILA, He telling you the truth.
There'll be a ton of foreigners who will learn some nasty lessons!
My wife is from the island
of bullies >__
hi Sir, just wanna ask what type of health insurance you are using in the Philippines? does US health insurance accepts in the Philippines? my husband and I are planning to retire in the Philippines,,best of luck to u
Health insurance will cost you a pretty penny. On top of that, medical care is often not very good. If you have any serious medical issues, Thailand is the better option!
I have just joined your platform, I am 11 years living in the Philippines, is your channel for Americans only, I am from Australia, and I live a very comfortable life here, but you must talk pesos not dollars, the exchange rate makes a huge difference,, you seem to always talk for American guys, where do you live, is it Dumaguette, like nearly every expat, besides, Angeles or Subic Zambakes and Cebu City, outside these expat communities is the real Philippines, I dont know you so I cant judge you, but if you are going to have a UA-cam channel, you want to educate guys on what the Philippines is like depending on your choice of location, and visiting here and living her are competely different experience, and being a retired military guy who was stationed in Subic or Clark doesnt mean anything
Thank you , for your info. I'm fortunate, that my Filipino wife, and her family, are amazing people. I have learned this through 14 years, that i've known her and them. It takes time to get to know someone, and i think that becomes even more difficult, in a different culture from your own. Thanks for posting this video, Cheers! Dale
We were promised that a $1,600 retirement would be enough to live on in AMERICA, let alone SEA.
Find someone your age or not more than 10 yrs younger, and she is a christian. I am blessed with a wonderful filipina. But there have been problems with one of the sons, asking for money all the time. I had to cut them off, now they aren't speaking to us. the other kids have not asked me once for money.
Steve you should be the official U S Ambassador to The Phllipines
Thanks
Ik beb van bellgie gehuwd met een fillippijnen vrouw exparra commando 75jaar oud. 15jaar in pallawan leef een goed leven met mijn pension het heeft 10jaar gekost om mijn aan te passen aan de fillipijnen leven alle wat u zegt is de truy u vidos 👌👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤u vidos de fillippijnen 👌👌👌👌land ❤❤❤❤de mensen sta safe groeten uit pallawan❤❤❤
Steve another great vid , take care and have a cold super cold coke :)
If your wife or partners family is poor consider helping the family especially if your partner is not working because they are not helping their family. I have been here for over 5 yrs and you will see a lot of poverty here. You may need to find a working professional if you can't handle that. Just a heads up.
An open relationship where all partners are not aware of all other partners is NOT an open relationship. It is deception.
A true open relationship is where all partners are aware of and approve of all other partners in that relationship.
yes, you must lower the expectations keep things simple spending dating learning their culture everything because my experience there I love it but let me tell you the wrong girl can be a nightmare! if you get the wrong girl that grease can be really hot in the Philippines
Paradise can turn into a nightmare really quick!
1:58 they are...😅❤
You cant live here on little money, its a recipe for disaster, I live on 80 to 100k a month and that gives me a good life, and a comfortable one, you are right about not showing your money, dont trust anyone, there are heaps of scammers and there are heaps of people looking for ways of getting money from you, I dont hangout with a lot of expats, in my 11 years here I have chosen to have 5 friends, I live in Palawan now and I did live in Angeles City and Subic Zanmbales, too many expats here who are miserable and complain too much, go back home if you dont like it here, a no brainer right ? I gave myself 12 months and there has not been one day I regretted coming here
just say no or keep walking
How will they burn you with knowledge of how much you told them you have? I'm hoping to hear back from you. I am in a really messed up situation.
You should NEVER tell them how much you have!
Steven5975@yahoo.com and ask for my number
No place is a paradise every place has an underbelly & issues but most problems are created or exasperated by ourselves.
were a wedding ring untill find the good one
Even in paradise, you find a snake. There is no perfect place. Just be careful where you tread.
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they know your hotel and where you like to go and eat. they will wait on you and burn your phone up trying to find you..
How much $$$ would be acceptable to give a woman per month? If it goes over $100 a month it's too much??? If you're living with her and break up how did you get rid of her? When the lease ends. Move to another island? :) My info is I'm a poor guy from Cleveland. The girls in the south like North Carolina shouldn't be compared to a valley girl in LA or a girl from Montana.
Why should you give any money at all? Know your boundaries
A breakup can often turn out very nasty there! Moving to a different island is often your best option. Make sure you cut all your social media contacts before you do!
Thank you my brother
Women give you issues worldwide.
Sounds to me like it’s time for you to move mate, there’s thousands of other places away from Trece Martires -just stating the obvious - see some new faces and friends. People go stir crazy in a small community. It looks like you’re surrounded by a brick wall?
the more money you give them and try to leave them they get nasty man and its time to go but let me tell you they will follow you and not let go easy.
Why not tell about the filipinos customs? 😂 mosr not use toilet papers, most eat with their hands
Yes, I stayed in PH for 2 months and I felt I need to yell and scream to people many times, because their stupidity, very low manner, not paying attention or their malice !
Its tough to live there if you are civilized, serious and if you respect the rules !.... because they don't !!