Was speaking to a millionaire local down the pub yesterday. The conversation got round to my LDR in the PH (who I've met btw). He says to me "What is she - half your age?" said as if it was a sort of criticism, and implying that it was a transactional relationship, to which I replied "Yeh more or less" (we're 60 and 32). He is 70, not a good looker, and his wife is around 50 and a stunner for her age. So I asked him if he thought he and his wife would have gotten together all those years ago if he was penniless? He replied "probably not". The real answer is definitely not. All relationships are transactional to start with, if the other has what you're looking for then you are attracted to them. Real love either blossoms from that coming together - or it doesn't.
I’ve said the same thing on other channels, saw a beautiful Filipino girl with sparkling eyes and a gorgeous smile being interviewed 4 years ago, then 2 years ago she was interviewed by someone else with her fiancé 3 times her age. That smile was gone. It really did break my heart.
Actually I hate these channels with all this frucking AI generated bullshit, this is why I watch your small channel and this is why I watched Mark Thortnon's channel before he died.
You might not be rich by western standards but by Phillipines standards you're at least financially stable and arguably even wealthy. The fact that we can even afford to travel to the Philippines and then sustain ourselves there already tells them we're financially comfortable in the Phillipines even if we're not back in our home country. The average salary over there is around £400, sometimes even less. The average American pension is nearly $2k. Even a minimum wage salary in the UK is going to be £2k+ so that makes us all very wealthy in the eyes of Filipinos especially when we're going to be paying all the bills etc. When filipinas talk about foreigners it might as well be a synonym for "rich". They know by getting one they're going to be taken out of poverty and into a middle to upper class lifestyle, or at least have a very comfortable life without having to worry about food and bills every month which an average Filipino will struggle with and hence why westerners are appealing to them and we must never forget that. You've built her a house for a start and that's probably more than she would have ever got from a Filipino. If anybody ever wanted to truly test their relationship you can just suggest that you want to start splitting all the bills 50/50 and I think we'd see what's at the heart of the relationship very quickly but most men are not going to do that and know the score. You keep her happy and she'll keep you happy. I think most filipinas can and do love or care for their foreigner men especially if you love them, treat them right and provide everything the need financially and emotionally etc. Why wouldn't they find that attractive, but we can't ever forget that money is still a huge factor. I think as a society/species we've kind of romanticised biological urges into something that it's not. Life isn't a Disney movie but people often want it to be. It's about survival and comfortability at the end of the day. You may or may not be her prince charming and she may or may not be your Disney princess but we all dream of a better life. I think all relationships are transactional to some extent: you have something they want and they have something you want but it's different in the Phillipines in that average or older guys can get the beautiful younger girl, but that of course usually always comes at a price. You're going to have to be the breadwinner and provide, much like you had to in the west back in the days before feminism etc. Most men still pay more over there but don't get all the benefits of it or it goes sour very quick and women can move on in a heartbeat. You seem like a decent guy and a good man and I'm sure you treat your wife very well, much like many of the interracial couple youtubers I watch so that of course can be attractive to them and I'm sure your wife does love and care for you but money is always going to be a factor in that in some capacity. The average filipina will often live at home with their parents in a bamboo or breezeblock shack with a leaky tin roof so if a foreigner comes along and can take them out of that they'll jump at the chance whether they truly care for you or not but only time will tell in that regard but many make it work and getting a good filipina it can last a lifetime.
Well, I'm 62, my wife is 64, we are both widowed from long term marriages. I was looking for companionship, as was she. She is actually financially independent, doesn't need a peso from me. We have a wonderful life, travel, good food, and the best part of all, someone to share it with. Not everyone comes here looking for a woman young enough to be their granddaughter. Life is what you make of it, youth and beauty always has a price!
I like this channel because it does not have that click bait crap like I see on the Paul in the Philippines channel. Guy reminds me of a dirty old ex car salesman and it just puts me off. You remind me of an average fella from my old country without a bit of bullshit involved. Nice work mate. 👍🏻
Ask any woman in the west if they would date a honest, hard working, loving cashier at McDonald’s….no way. Most women over 30 years old want a good provider. There is nothing wrong with that.
I'm 57 my wife is 41,And when we first met it was very up front about financial security and maturity. She was 'done with Filipino men her age,As you pointed out many younger men spend the days pay on beer,cigarettes and gambling,Her experience was not getting help rearing kids,no help with household chores etc. This is not all Filipino young men,Many work hard,7 day work weeks and I don't know how they pull off keeping bills up to date,food on the table and their children in school but they get it done. For my wife,she wanted to know for sure she wasn't getting a drunkard for a partner,income of course plays a large role..as it would with most women in the world. And that I would actually help raise her daughter,Which I have done. All of this 'foundation building' came before love entered the relationship. Guys..you have to choose..Do you want a 'Toy'? Or do you want a 'Partner' You can't choose a young filipina that you know is a toy for yourself then expect her to transform into something she doesn't know how to be..nor has any interest in a mature relationship.
Chismus similar to this, I consider the number one obstacle preventing wonderful relationships from forming. Filipinas terrified of being labeled gold diggers when in reality many wish to pursue relationships to cherish their whole lives. I would remind the audience there is no divorce in the Philippines.
It is a Man's Duty to Provide Regardless of Age ... Nevertheless a 70 year old man with a 20 year old girl " thats his Granddaughters Age " is morally not right ..... As a Westerner with very little financially i am 58 and my filipino wife is 42 .... both extremely happy 😊 Need to keep it real guysl otherwise it will only end in tears ..... Great Video !!!!
I dunno....maybe not at first. But if she is treated well, with respect, the older guy can eventually grow on her. I've seen it. And I believe she is in love. But if all he does is drink all day, I don't think age matters. Nobody is happy living with a drunk. And what is considered rich here? Most Filipina's can't tell the difference between a foreigner making $2k/month to $10k/month - they are all considered rich.
Some can only wish to find a younger filipina that actually cares or loves them. It starts with being a Man worth loving, fit at any age is a plus.. All the rest is BS if you can truly connect with a good one. Glad I never beleived that I couldn't be respected because of lack of money, because my filipina was fine with it. When I ran on hard times, at that point, what the hell did she need me for? Her response don't worry, we can build a nipa (Bamboo house) on my parents land, don't worry, we'll be fine!! her exact words. This was actually her dream, a simple place and life in the mountains, with a local boy. So here we are a small place in the mountains just not a local boy. Hopefully much more to come with a foreigner which she never considered as part of her life's goals. We do have plans for more now after 10 years together and she deserves it. No money, still had a honey!! Good luck boys!!
I got to the conclusion after many years of experience with Filipino people that there is no love priority in any relations. The reality itself creates this phenomenon. Just imagine being poor all decades and trying to survive in the modern world that is the reason why material values take over those things that are most important for us as Europeans. It's just the culture and it's time to accept that whatever you like or not. Obviously there are exceptions but that is a very marginal number. Happy days 😊
No sorry it’s not, it’s just that us foreigners only come across the bad ones, bar girls and poor girls desperate for financial security, so it seems like it’s all about the money, one girl to the next. But the good Filipina who is looking for love is not looking for foreigners, they are super shy, and they are just not around where expats are. I know this first hand as I have been involved with 3 serious relationships with very young Filipina, and I know it’s not money has been love, because my ex girlfriends right up to my current partner, are all beautiful young women, but all are financially independent, own their own homes and have a business. I know plenty of young beautiful Filipina who are in it for love and are wanting a foreigner.
@craigsphilippines466 are you living the dreams mate? Good for you 😁.... Anyways you are completely wrong. You mentioned the young girls and obviously this is highly correct according to the main topic and don't get me wrong I was just trying to explain to you how the whole east asia do. Not only Philippines but Philippines are the most allergic to that with some reason believe me or not. How old are you if I can ask???? 🤞
@ I am sorry but I am not wrong, a young Filipina might not start off looking only for love, she might be looking for more than that, but once she meets the right guy, now this comes down to his personality and how he is as a man , she 100% can fall in love with him. And money and age is completely irrelevant. I am not stupid, I am different to most foreigners, because I am in a relationship right now and we will marry and she is in her 20s and I am 63, and it’s definitely only about love, you don’t have a woman lay beside you and caress your hair and stare into your eyes and quietly tell you she loves you and it’s a lie. Plus a woman that truly loves a man does things that she would not do if she didn’t love you. I have 3 grown daughters from a previous long marriage with an Australian woman and I have a granddaughter, I know what love is. Look I have seen it all living in the Philippines 13 years and doing business here. I went through the same thing we all do when we arrive here fresh and naive. But you learn from all this, I learned the culture the language and it’s more than that to, just like any relationship you both have to be compatible. but I learned, it helps if she has no parents no kids, siblings that are stable financially, she is educated and a province girl. I found a girl exactly like this. Our age difference has nothing to do with it, we are very much in love, money doesn’t come into it, she has her own successful business, and she owns her own home. She is beautiful and smart and a good Filipina, she has not even kissed another man, I waited years to find her, but she is not alone, there are thousands like her, these girls are not interested in you or anyone else, and they certainly don’t hang out in expat towns or bars, where every swinging dick makes a bee line for the minute he touches down in Manila. I am 13 years here, I know the Philippines better than most, and I have the dream girl because I am good for her, I treat her correctly, and I make her laugh and I don’t put pressure on her about anything, she fell in love with me because I am a good man, I know how to please a woman. So when I tell you a girl in her 20s can love a man much older I know what I am talking about.
I like you a lot mate, your videos are good, and you have an ethical mind and heart. And you dont give a fig about trolls, and god dont they love this subject!
All relationships are transactional no matter what country. Also, if you think about it how many of these foreigners could have a relationship of any kind back in their countries? Then take into account that 90% of these ladies are at least a 5-7 and 20-30 years younger than the expat they are with. Again, could any of these men have that in their countries? So don’t judge them, let them spend their remaining years happy. A lot of them simply want companionship and if not love at least friendship, and happiness without the drama and hassle they see back home.
Thank you for bringing up and discussing this important topic about love and age gap relationships. It's very refreshing to hear your viewpoint. You are a good man with a good family; loving wife and child. Apologies in advance for this rather long commentary, but some Truths need to be stated: It's astounding how absolutely ill informed and slanderous, many of the comments/responses about Filipinas and the Philippines are. A lot of Western men are making sweeping negative generalizations about relationships in the Philippines as only financial transactions or using ridiculous terms such as "ATMs." Most of these negative responses say more about the Commentators themselves. These kinds of commentators need to look at the mirror and admit they themselves are not gentlemen. They are the kind of nasty men the Philippines does not want. The real truth about the Philippines and Filipinas is this: This country is arguably the most faithful (in religious terms) and devoutly Catholic in the whole world. The last country where divorce is not allowed. There are pros and cons to this but one thing is absolutely true: Marriage vows here are still sacred. Something that most Westerners just can't comprehend. Not just words uttered and to be tossed away at a moment's inconvenience like in your western country. The phrases "To Have and to Hold, In Sickness and in Health, for Richer or for Poorer, in Joy and in Sorrow...for as long as we both shall live", still mean EVERTHING to most Filipinas. Are there bad Filipinas? Sure, just like there are bad women AND men everywhere. But in general, you will not find any woman on this entire planet, who is more faithful, loving, and devoted, to her husband and children, than a good Filipina. As an astute commentator observed, it's NOT about the money, it's about DECENCY. For most Filipinas, they are just looking for a good man, a decent and faithful man, and not a drunk, gambler, drug abuser, cheater, manic depressive or violent abuser. These are her priorities. Not money or age or looks. Yes, they are just hoping that the older western man will be a gentleman. If he has some money, and a little income, of course that's great. But is it the priority? No, it's somewhere like 12th or lower on her list of priorities. There is proof of this even on YT. So there's no excuse not to see it and stop spreading lies. It's ok to spread warnings about how to notice "red flags", but not blanket lies. In actuality, those men who claim Filipinas see them as only ATMs and other such nonsense, are just hiding their own shortcomings. No good Filipina is going to leave a good man over money. Filipinas know how to be poor and happy, much more than Western men or women! It's the western men who are getting drunk and depressed when things are not going their way. It's the western men who are getting abusive when they are feeling like failures. For Filipinas, the only failure they are sad about is their husband's failure to appreciate them. All they want is a simple and happy life. Literally, as long as they have enough rice to eat, they can be happy. The truth is that there is more genuine love here in the Philippines than in any "advanced" modern country. It's in your own home country where the money and the toxicity in your society have corrupted the sacred institution of marriage. So stop projecting your warped western lack of values on the Philippines. The hard truth is: If you are not meeting a good Filipina, that's more to do with you.
I think it's important to remember that every relationship is unique and we shouldn't make assumptions based on stereotypes. I totally agree with you in every aspect
good topic an viewpoint.. I totally agree with you.. admittedly my livein gf of 18 months and I have a 29 year age gap.. though the 'L' word is used/heard every few days, I'm at least convinced that she cares for me...
i had chat with 2,000 filipino ladies in text,video calls ,since 2008, that i met in the best dating sites from australia FC,AD,TC, one of the lady told me, her 29 yr old sister met a older japanese man (68yr)online, and the man went to Philippines to retire and married her sister ,the old man bought a house, at that time her sister was living in her mother house, so after several years ,the japanese man passed away ,and her sister got the house ,and she does not live there, my friend lives there alone, "say what you want .gold diggers etc" but the japanese man enjoyed a young lady, bought a house and died peacefully, maybe her sister does not want to live there ,her conscious is talking to her mind.."Don't do to others what you don't want done to you""
If you are a foreigner in the philippines you had enough money to fly over there. Which is already considered rich in the PH. Even if you arrive with 1000 peso in your pocket.
Notting wrong with Financial Security Both party's get What they want .its a tricky topic some storys not good then people paint everyone with the same brush
Hello Michael Im fairly new to the channel & have subscribed. I watch Philippine videos every single single day, I guess it will be my dream to come visit, but I haven't every left USA. I live in Detroit, Michigan, just so interesting to see the culture in the Philippines so beautiful as well. I look forward to your videos daily an enjoy all your stories so I thank you for sharing your daily life and family...
I knew 2 couples in NZ with really large age gaps (40+). 1 of the couples you could see the love, the other couple split up when she got a passport. I don't think either girl was a scammer. Just one relationship worked, and one didn't. Of course, she didn't go before she got her citizenship that would have been stupid, but to the outside world, they were both scammers.
This. Only the two people in any relationship get to decide if they are in love or if any other reasons for their partnership are valid or not. Assuming as you mentioned that they are not scammers. Sincere attempts at a partnership often fail, sadly. It's not helped when outsiders ignorant of the details of their relationship, pooh pooh it as just about money and so forth. Not realizing that such chismus aborts what could be treasures of relationships, from ever forming.
Ofcourse Who wants those Irresponsible People, Just Respect each Other Sir. Not all of us are like that. Please don’t use your Channel to Criticize us.
Hi Ate Bernadette, sorry you are reading some very ugly and negative comments by some bad foreign men. Please tell all your Filipina friends to be careful and avoid such men. Let's pray that the good Filipinas and good men will find each other. 🙏
Tama ka Kapatid k c naman itong Channel na ito Patuloy nyang Sinisira ang ating Dignidad, Tinanggap natin sya ng Buong Puso sa katunayan Filipina rin ang Asawa nya pero ginagamit nya ang mga Filipina at ang ating Bansa para lang kumita.
I know you are not referring to me but as a Filipina Iam also affected, Can’t you read their Negative thoughts for our Country & Filipina as well, Because of what your sharing just to earn Money, We Filipino Welcome you with Open arms here in our Country, But you keep on tarnishing Us.
Financial inequity between a man and a woman was one of the societal "glues" which held a marriage together decades past in the United States. It was not considered odd or abusive and created many foundational communities at that time. Now that the wage gap has narrowed and with US Government "hand-outs" to single mother families, marital relationships have deteriorated. Older Western men find the more traditional appreciation of them by filipinas being providers for them as charming. It is very welcoming to men of my older generation when they encounter an appreciative, caring, and kind woman whom they can share their hard earned resources with. Regardless, many of these "financial" attractions over time will also develop into something more akin to a romantic relationship as well.
I have employed them and found them great workers. But they will lie at the drop of a hat. They can’t be trusted when it comes to money. On saying this I feel sorry for them as a lot of their salary they send back to their family who wont work.
Its really Security for Companionship, With the older guys, Myself Im 55 and very active, So its a bit different, My wife works her ass off, I pay all the bills, and she cares for me, We have a good life, Better than 90% of the rest of the country,
You a right on your evaluation of large age gap relationships. No love, just an exchange. If that exchange is honest, caring, kind, faithful, stable, and both have agreed to the terms, then that's between those two people. Anything other is probably a shorter term, affection tactic scam. The older foreignor needs to take some time to try and find the honest person for the honest exchange, if they care about some real companionship.
@@Rhandlezz If that's the case for you. why do you watch these vlogs from creators in the Philippines? I think after being here for almost 8 years I do know something on how it works here
@@streaming5332 If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident and are planning on moving overseas, temporarily or permanently, you're not able to access your super fund. This is to prevent people from taking what should be retirement savings and spending it on a holiday or travel. There is no way around this ruling.
@@streaming5332 Superannuation Au is a pension fund like 401K US or National pension UK. It’s just a savings club with rules set by the government. A worker can also add a private pension or two. Generally pensions are a crap way of saving for a lazy worker who does not understand what money is.
I agree. Some Flipinas do genuinely fall in love with older men. My ex is 60 and of lower income; no retirement pension yet. I am younger, a professional with a stable job. He dumped me unfortunately.
To be honest, I find it hard to believe any age-gap couple in the Philippines has anything to do with love. But it's not my biz. Even today, one of the utubers I follow there ended, and he is now leaving. I think its just a matter of time, like a volcano, till they erupt. I'm sure there are some success stories. I'm sure yes, just like some people did win the jackpot at the casino. But 99 percent go home after some time with nothing to show for their efforts. Fingers crossed you are the one who hit the jackpot.
When this comment is completed, It may not make much sense but it seems to have a lot of potential in my head. If you play/have played many computer games, you know about character attributes and allocating points to them. Maybe by design, maybe by chance this seems to be rather closely mirrored in life. Basically there many tradeoffs that happen because of environment and/or age. When young, you have energy, health, dreams, and a long future, but usually lack resources (free time, money) needed to make the most of them. When older, you have less energy and health, shorter future, but (once retired) you have more free time, money, and hopefully wisdom. It's every individuals right to choose the allocation of points they want their partner to have. Only they can know what they truly value in a partner and what will make them happy. It may or may not be "love", but isn't happiness the true goal?
How is a woman marrying for security any different in age gap relationships than in same age relationships? Romantic love is driven by different things in women than in men. Your opinion about the basis of feminine attraction is decidedly male centric, and therefore wildly inaccurate. What is particularly humorous about your claims is that you are discounting your own experience which contradicts your basic premise. I mean you correctly point out why the younger women prefer older men.
You are clearly spot on! What you describe is mostly the case,--irresponsible men. This is a bigger problem,--but more so in your new country. This is pattern isn't too different from UK and Ireland,--but on various scales. Koreans acknowledge this problem with men, and they do it openly. It's we're described as "defective products," and women rise to the occasion and become responsible while the men are out womanizing, drinking, and gambling. In the end, society has women control and invest the family income while men are placed on a budget. If men cannot afford to go out with the boys, they conveniently blame their wives. I'm only speaking from my experiences and observations,--and maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for this dialectic video.
I guess I'm fortunate to have found a moral woman who was 45, I was 62, to find someone so supportive. Eight years later we still support each other in our goals. I'm in Central Africa Country, and doing my best to stick to our goals. I don't have a lot of money, just my SS, and was able to purchase over 3000sqm for just $9000USD, now we are going to save to build a nice home of about 200sqm with tall ceilings, for around $36,000usd. So if we could buy a large plot for 9 thousand in just one year the house will cost $36,000 and will take 4 years to pay cash for. I make $18,000 a year. Which translates to 22 months to pay cash for the build but I give it 4 years, 3 years to move in. If Trump's MAGA Friends do not destroy the American economy! If that happens the house will be more modest.
so many layers to this many will be happy with simple life decent home and food power and water and in defense of the men here its hard to provide basic needs on money they can make here can't imagine how depressing that could be not saying they should give up and turn to alcohol but have empathy for thier challenges
First things first we men must realize that the most important to women regardless of Country and Culture is SECURITY !!!!!!! Not 🚫 "love". Relationships are a BUSINESS. Treat them as such.
If you say things like that, maybe that's why your channel doesn't get many views. Business can be based on a relationship. It's called a business relationship. But to refer to your relationship with your wife or gf as a business is just plain wrong. That's a recipe for failure.
@albathoughtsofficial Does "love" pay the rent ? Put food on the table ? Pay medical expenses ? All relationships are based on "VALUE".......(not 🚫 💰 money), what value is a person bringing into your life. Some things that we "value" cost money. Riddle me this ? What human being is gonna feel romantic 😍 on an empty stomach ? Take care of business 1st by being a good "business partner" and the rest will fall into place.
@ very sad viewpoint...What monetary value is there in caring for your partner who is suffering from Dementia....or nursing them through their cancer? You do those things and many other things out of love...and because you honor the vow you made to each other on your wedding day...
@albathoughtsofficial Sad, but REAL. Btw it is expensive to provide care for a dementing loved one. REAL Love also involves planning on what can happen to you or your partner and how to sustain it.
@Buildsolarhomes I understand that you are determined to push your "Relationships are a Business" philosophy, and that financial security is one of the most important aspects of a relationship, but it's really just one, albeit important aspect. What's sad is that you and many others are completely missing the other, more important aspects of love and marriage. Think of those marriage vows you make to your partner: "To Love and to Hold... For Better or for Worse... For Richer or for Poorer... In Sickness and in Health... Until Death do us part"... Maybe in your country the divorce rate is high and these vows don't mean anything anymore... But that's one of the main points of this video blogger... Here in the Philippines women still hold those vows to be sacred, and they will fulfill those vows, no matter what happens. Most relationships and marriages will get tested at some point. It may be a financial, moral, or other kind of test. True love can survive and even thrive during those testing times, but business relationships? Not so much. That's one reason why the majority of marriages fail in the US. Same for businesses, the vast majority fail. So to base something as sacred as marriage on business principles is a complete fallacy. Filipinas here value decency and morality above financial security. They prioritize finding a man who will be a good husband and father. Yes of course that includes hopefully being a good provider, but more important is that the man is patient, kind, and not an alcoholic, or gambler, or philander, or wife abuser. If anyone follows your "Relationships are a Business philosophy", they will just get exactly what they are seeking. They will not get a wife, they will get a business partner. The failure rate for businesses is much higher than the failure rate of marriages.
I think, baby Mae is in love with old dog and there’s a big age difference also Mikes Philippine retirement Janet I can tell she loves him so you can’t paint everyone with a big wide brush like that there’s a case by case I agree if a dude is 80 years old and she’s 20 of course but if he’s 69 and she’s 30, she of course wants the man to have money who wants to data homeless person but she can learn to love him in many cases. It’s always starts out with what do you have to offer women want security that’s why they go to the foreigner in many cases, not all.😊
I don’t know. You’re no spring chicken yourself:) Even though you make a claim you’re not rich nor draw a pension, you will always be rich compared to the competition. I completely understand your point of view though. Women look for many qualities in a man other than age or looks. I’ve been married to my Filipina wife for 24yrs only one year age difference between us. She’s also from the province but I met her when she was working abroad. I really like your channel, l like that you give your opinions.
Michael, failure of imagination. You've fallen into the classical trap of western thinking. The elderly are relatively revered here. But more to the point, 1. Only the two people involved, The ones in the relationship, are qualified to determine if they are in love or not. 2. Regardless, many relationships either here or in the West, are not based on love. And like before, the two people entering into the partnership of marriage are the only ones qualified to decide if their reasons are valid or not. Do not shame other people's life choices.
A little passing prostitution might be okay, but relationships based on it? No way. That said, even in the Western world, in "regular" M/F relationships, pay for play always exists.
😂thats for locals now..payday is beerday.and they wonder why they are not married😅 also notice filipinas are having a competition show off on social media 😂. I hope these filipinas value their men well and choose wisely or it will not end up good. Karma still exist. I would still prefer an oldfashion way of loving someone. It would be nice to find someone care about my well being not about maintening a status quo. So im 40 what age range should be acceptable for me?😅 ohhh your neighbors wants some clothes? I have lots here would give it away gladly..not branded though😂 but i think good as new.
Isn't the old foreigners status quo is to travel overseas for a poor young Thai girl to play white knight to so she would be grateful to wipe your ass when you no longer can?🤔 Don't get it twisted, those women will love you but never be "In Love"
@maggiejohnson629 i have many youtuber friends from philipine that are monetised. Its interesting to see their love couple interactio. Live. I like how some are more ggenuine and friendship and deal than disney love
So you are an expert on Filipino ladies.. funny...how long have you been here mate..I came in the early 80ts. Traveling on the road old style all over the world, wouldn't make a video in a million years, that's for the kids who use Tiktok. In the early days mostly the American military here in a few places...almost no english guys..no internet, no podcasters, nobody travelling like the paint by numbers crowd.. silence would be the mature thing to do...pandemic of podcasters chatter of self interest, mostly noise on the airwaves, the messenger more important than the message....tiresome characters..silence, silence.....
I am 71 in great shape not rich but been with my filipina wife over a year love me with all her heart. She stuck with me thru hard times andi have never felt more appreciated by her and her family. So youre wrong my exwife from France was abusive and greedy. Maybe take a look in the mirror i guessed your age at 80 plus
Was speaking to a millionaire local down the pub yesterday. The conversation got round to my LDR in the PH (who I've met btw). He says to me "What is she - half your age?" said as if it was a sort of criticism, and implying that it was a transactional relationship, to which I replied "Yeh more or less" (we're 60 and 32). He is 70, not a good looker, and his wife is around 50 and a stunner for her age. So I asked him if he thought he and his wife would have gotten together all those years ago if he was penniless? He replied "probably not". The real answer is definitely not. All relationships are transactional to start with, if the other has what you're looking for then you are attracted to them. Real love either blossoms from that coming together - or it doesn't.
Try and get a woman without money anywhere in the world these days. You won’t.
It's an arrangement...she and her family get supported..
The guy gets a companion...
Is it really any different in the west?? Would a western gal want to hook up with a broke dude longterm???
you are right. Is having a companion worth it? Much much cheaper having a prostitute.
No it’s your own decision if you want to help her Family & Nobody will force you to do that.
@@bernadettesmith1389 But that guilt trip, tension and dislike from family and partner will be heavy if he doesn't do it. Let's keep it real.
Not only do you need to support her but she wants you to help out her family and medical bills.
I’ve said the same thing on other channels, saw a beautiful Filipino girl with sparkling eyes and a gorgeous smile being interviewed 4 years ago, then 2 years ago she was interviewed by someone else with her fiancé 3 times her age. That smile was gone. It really did break my heart.
Actually I hate these channels with all this frucking AI generated bullshit, this is why I watch your small channel and this is why I watched Mark Thortnon's channel before he died.
Thank you my friend
You might not be rich by western standards but by Phillipines standards you're at least financially stable and arguably even wealthy. The fact that we can even afford to travel to the Philippines and then sustain ourselves there already tells them we're financially comfortable in the Phillipines even if we're not back in our home country. The average salary over there is around £400, sometimes even less. The average American pension is nearly $2k. Even a minimum wage salary in the UK is going to be £2k+ so that makes us all very wealthy in the eyes of Filipinos especially when we're going to be paying all the bills etc. When filipinas talk about foreigners it might as well be a synonym for "rich". They know by getting one they're going to be taken out of poverty and into a middle to upper class lifestyle, or at least have a very comfortable life without having to worry about food and bills every month which an average Filipino will struggle with and hence why westerners are appealing to them and we must never forget that. You've built her a house for a start and that's probably more than she would have ever got from a Filipino. If anybody ever wanted to truly test their relationship you can just suggest that you want to start splitting all the bills 50/50 and I think we'd see what's at the heart of the relationship very quickly but most men are not going to do that and know the score. You keep her happy and she'll keep you happy. I think most filipinas can and do love or care for their foreigner men especially if you love them, treat them right and provide everything the need financially and emotionally etc. Why wouldn't they find that attractive, but we can't ever forget that money is still a huge factor. I think as a society/species we've kind of romanticised biological urges into something that it's not. Life isn't a Disney movie but people often want it to be. It's about survival and comfortability at the end of the day. You may or may not be her prince charming and she may or may not be your Disney princess but we all dream of a better life. I think all relationships are transactional to some extent: you have something they want and they have something you want but it's different in the Phillipines in that average or older guys can get the beautiful younger girl, but that of course usually always comes at a price. You're going to have to be the breadwinner and provide, much like you had to in the west back in the days before feminism etc. Most men still pay more over there but don't get all the benefits of it or it goes sour very quick and women can move on in a heartbeat. You seem like a decent guy and a good man and I'm sure you treat your wife very well, much like many of the interracial couple youtubers I watch so that of course can be attractive to them and I'm sure your wife does love and care for you but money is always going to be a factor in that in some capacity.
The average filipina will often live at home with their parents in a bamboo or breezeblock shack with a leaky tin roof so if a foreigner comes along and can take them out of that they'll jump at the chance whether they truly care for you or not but only time will tell in that regard but many make it work and getting a good filipina it can last a lifetime.
Well, I'm 62, my wife is 64, we are both widowed from long term marriages. I was looking for companionship, as was she. She is actually financially independent, doesn't need a peso from me. We have a wonderful life, travel, good food, and the best part of all, someone to share it with. Not everyone comes here looking for a woman young enough to be their granddaughter. Life is what you make of it, youth and beauty always has a price!
Even if you do go there looking for that that is your business.
When it is not about money and security?
Men are just an ATM. Get your money's worth.
Atm of money and calori.
It's amplified in SEA.
The money is always a factor, but so is being a decent and responsible person. Decent people appreciate others who are decent.
Agreed Ian
Totally agree with you mate. Anyone believing otherwise is dreaming.
I like this channel because it does not have that click bait crap like I see on the Paul in the Philippines channel. Guy reminds me of a dirty old ex car salesman and it just puts me off. You remind me of an average fella from my old country without a bit of bullshit involved. Nice work mate. 👍🏻
@@ibenglish thank you my friend for your kind comment
Hi. I just subscribed. Your viewpoints and sincerity are refreshing.
Thanks so much for subscribing
Ask any woman in the west if they would date a honest, hard working, loving cashier at McDonald’s….no way. Most women over 30 years old want a good provider. There is nothing wrong with that.
Very true indeed
The whole PH is irresponsible. I live in Danang and Vietnam surpasses PH in so many ways.
Best Value City in SE Asia for sure live there 4 months every year.
Spot on. Been to both. Danang is much nicer than anywhere I visited in PH.
Not in language or available chicks tho.
@@waykiwayki My experience is maybe way more chicks in PH, but probably a lot classier in Vietnam. My experience.
I learned in 1968, the hard way, Vietnamese tough people.
I'm 57 my wife is 41,And when we first met it was very up front about financial security and maturity.
She was 'done with Filipino men her age,As you pointed out many younger men spend the days pay on beer,cigarettes and gambling,Her experience was not getting help rearing kids,no help with household chores etc.
This is not all Filipino young men,Many work hard,7 day work weeks and I don't know how they pull off keeping bills up to date,food on the table and their children in school but they get it done.
For my wife,she wanted to know for sure she wasn't getting a drunkard for a partner,income of course plays a large role..as it would with most women in the world.
And that I would actually help raise her daughter,Which I have done.
All of this 'foundation building' came before love entered the relationship.
Guys..you have to choose..Do you want a 'Toy'? Or do you want a 'Partner'
You can't choose a young filipina that you know is a toy for yourself then expect her to transform into something she doesn't know how to be..nor has any interest in a mature relationship.
@@getoffenit7827 im 41 so the joke is im too young right lol 😆
Well said!
Chismus similar to this, I consider the number one obstacle preventing wonderful relationships from forming. Filipinas terrified of being labeled gold diggers when in reality many wish to pursue relationships to cherish their whole lives. I would remind the audience there is no divorce in the Philippines.
It is a Man's Duty to Provide Regardless of Age ... Nevertheless a 70 year old man with a 20 year old girl " thats his Granddaughters Age " is morally not right ..... As a Westerner with very little financially i am 58 and my filipino wife is 42 .... both extremely happy 😊
Need to keep it real guysl otherwise it will only end in tears ..... Great Video !!!!
I am 70 and wife is 50. Best thing ever
Same Richard
Perfect🎉
Words of wisdom....Let It Be! I wish it was like that here in America.
Amen, please see my previous comment.
I dunno....maybe not at first. But if she is treated well, with respect, the older guy can eventually grow on her. I've seen it. And I believe she is in love. But if all he does is drink all day, I don't think age matters. Nobody is happy living with a drunk. And what is considered rich here? Most Filipina's can't tell the difference between a foreigner making $2k/month to $10k/month - they are all considered rich.
Very true
Some can only wish to find a younger filipina that actually cares or loves them. It starts with being a Man worth loving, fit at any age is a plus.. All the rest is BS if you can truly connect with a good one. Glad I never beleived that I couldn't be respected because of lack of money, because my filipina was fine with it. When I ran on hard times, at that point, what the hell did she need me for? Her response don't worry, we can build a nipa (Bamboo house) on my parents land, don't worry, we'll be fine!! her exact words. This was actually her dream, a simple place and life in the mountains, with a local boy. So here we are a small place in the mountains just not a local boy. Hopefully much more to come with a foreigner which she never considered as part of her life's goals. We do have plans for more now after 10 years together and she deserves it. No money, still had a honey!! Good luck boys!!
I got to the conclusion after many years of experience with Filipino people that there is no love priority in any relations. The reality itself creates this phenomenon. Just imagine being poor all decades and trying to survive in the modern world that is the reason why material values take over those things that are most important for us as Europeans. It's just the culture and it's time to accept that whatever you like or not. Obviously there are exceptions but that is a very marginal number. Happy days 😊
No sorry it’s not, it’s just that us foreigners only come across the bad ones, bar girls and poor girls desperate for financial security, so it seems like it’s all about the money, one girl to the next.
But the good Filipina who is looking for love is not looking for foreigners, they are super shy, and they are just not around where expats are.
I know this first hand as I have been involved with 3 serious relationships with very young Filipina, and I know it’s not money has been love, because my ex girlfriends right up to my current partner, are all beautiful young women, but all are financially independent, own their own homes and have a business.
I know plenty of young beautiful Filipina who are in it for love and are wanting a foreigner.
@craigsphilippines466 are you living the dreams mate? Good for you 😁.... Anyways you are completely wrong. You mentioned the young girls and obviously this is highly correct according to the main topic and don't get me wrong I was just trying to explain to you how the whole east asia do. Not only Philippines but Philippines are the most allergic to that with some reason believe me or not. How old are you if I can ask???? 🤞
@ I am sorry but I am not wrong, a young Filipina might not start off looking only for love, she might be looking for more than that, but once she meets the right guy, now this comes down to his personality and how he is as a man , she 100% can fall in love with him.
And money and age is completely irrelevant.
I am not stupid, I am different to most foreigners, because I am in a relationship right now and we will marry and she is in her 20s and I am 63, and it’s definitely only about love, you don’t have a woman lay beside you and caress your hair and stare into your eyes and quietly tell you she loves you and it’s a lie.
Plus a woman that truly loves a man does things that she would not do if she didn’t love you.
I have 3 grown daughters from a previous long marriage with an Australian woman and I have a granddaughter, I know what love is.
Look I have seen it all living in the Philippines 13 years and doing business here.
I went through the same thing we all do when we arrive here fresh and naive.
But you learn from all this, I learned the culture the language and it’s more than that to, just like any relationship you both have to be compatible.
but I learned, it helps if she has no parents no kids, siblings that are stable financially, she is educated and a province girl.
I found a girl exactly like this.
Our age difference has nothing to do with it, we are very much in love, money doesn’t come into it, she has her own successful business, and she owns her own home.
She is beautiful and smart and a good Filipina, she has not even kissed another man, I waited years to find her, but she is not alone, there are thousands like her, these girls are not interested in you or anyone else, and they certainly don’t hang out in expat towns or bars, where every swinging dick makes a bee line for the minute he touches down in Manila.
I am 13 years here, I know the Philippines better than most, and I have the dream girl because I am good for her, I treat her correctly, and I make her laugh and I don’t put pressure on her about anything, she fell in love with me because I am a good man, I know how to please a woman.
So when I tell you a girl in her 20s can love a man much older I know what I am talking about.
No different than anywhere in the world. Women exchange P for security
I like you a lot mate, your videos are good, and you have an ethical mind and heart. And you dont give a fig about trolls, and god dont they love this subject!
All relationships are transactional no matter what country.
Also, if you think about it how many of these foreigners could have a relationship of any kind back in their countries?
Then take into account that 90% of these ladies are at least a 5-7 and 20-30 years younger than the expat they are with.
Again, could any of these men have that in their countries?
So don’t judge them, let them spend their remaining years happy.
A lot of them simply want companionship and if not love at least friendship, and happiness without the drama and hassle they see back home.
1 Timothy chapter 6 verse 10 " Some people eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves witj many griefs"
Thank you for bringing up and discussing this important topic about love and age gap relationships. It's very refreshing to hear your viewpoint. You are a good man with a good family; loving wife and child. Apologies in advance for this rather long commentary, but some Truths need to be stated: It's astounding how absolutely ill informed and slanderous, many of the comments/responses about Filipinas and the Philippines are. A lot of Western men are making sweeping negative generalizations about relationships in the Philippines as only financial transactions or using ridiculous terms such as "ATMs." Most of these negative responses say more about the Commentators themselves. These kinds of commentators need to look at the mirror and admit they themselves are not gentlemen. They are the kind of nasty men the Philippines does not want. The real truth about the Philippines and Filipinas is this: This country is arguably the most faithful (in religious terms) and devoutly Catholic in the whole world. The last country where divorce is not allowed. There are pros and cons to this but one thing is absolutely true: Marriage vows here are still sacred. Something that most Westerners just can't comprehend. Not just words uttered and to be tossed away at a moment's inconvenience like in your western country. The phrases "To Have and to Hold, In Sickness and in Health, for Richer or for Poorer, in Joy and in Sorrow...for as long as we both shall live", still mean EVERTHING to most Filipinas. Are there bad Filipinas? Sure, just like there are bad women AND men everywhere. But in general, you will not find any woman on this entire planet, who is more faithful, loving, and devoted, to her husband and children, than a good Filipina. As an astute commentator observed, it's NOT about the money, it's about DECENCY. For most Filipinas, they are just looking for a good man, a decent and faithful man, and not a drunk, gambler, drug abuser, cheater, manic depressive or violent abuser. These are her priorities. Not money or age or looks. Yes, they are just hoping that the older western man will be a gentleman. If he has some money, and a little income, of course that's great. But is it the priority? No, it's somewhere like 12th or lower on her list of priorities. There is proof of this even on YT. So there's no excuse not to see it and stop spreading lies. It's ok to spread warnings about how to notice "red flags", but not blanket lies. In actuality, those men who claim Filipinas see them as only ATMs and other such nonsense, are just hiding their own shortcomings. No good Filipina is going to leave a good man over money. Filipinas know how to be poor and happy, much more than Western men or women! It's the western men who are getting drunk and depressed when things are not going their way. It's the western men who are getting abusive when they are feeling like failures. For Filipinas, the only failure they are sad about is their husband's failure to appreciate them. All they want is a simple and happy life. Literally, as long as they have enough rice to eat, they can be happy. The truth is that there is more genuine love here in the Philippines than in any "advanced" modern country. It's in your own home country where the money and the toxicity in your society have corrupted the sacred institution of marriage. So stop projecting your warped western lack of values on the Philippines. The hard truth is: If you are not meeting a good Filipina, that's more to do with you.
I think it's important to remember that every relationship is unique and we shouldn't make assumptions based on stereotypes. I totally agree with you in every aspect
Sir Very well Said & Thank you
Filipina’s are not for Sale! That’s what our Braved Senator Loren Legarda Said. , And that’s absolutely true.
When two people love each other it has nothing to do with money. 1 Timothy 6 10 " For the love of money is a root of all kinds pf evil"
Absolutely Right Brother
Mainly financial security and a move to a western country or other
Of Course Not
good topic an viewpoint.. I totally agree with you.. admittedly my livein gf of 18 months and I have a 29 year age gap.. though the 'L' word is used/heard every few days, I'm at least convinced that she cares for me...
No pension - you have until APRIL 2025 to pay up to 16 years of back NI contributions. Will get you half of a full pension. I did it. Move fast.
Hello Derek, Yes i still pay my NI contributions even being here
@@Philippinedreaming You can fill in any missing years going back to 2006 until April this year. That is the cut off.
One way or another it is always about the money. People have to live.
i had chat with 2,000 filipino ladies in text,video calls ,since 2008, that i met in the best dating sites from australia FC,AD,TC, one of the lady told me, her 29 yr old sister met a older japanese man (68yr)online, and the man went to Philippines to retire and married her sister ,the old man bought a house, at that time her sister was living in her mother house, so after several years ,the japanese man passed away ,and her sister got the house ,and she does not live there, my friend lives there alone, "say what you want .gold diggers etc" but the japanese man enjoyed a young lady, bought a house and died peacefully, maybe her sister does not want to live there ,her conscious is talking to her mind.."Don't do to others what you don't want done to you""
Of all loses, Time. Is the most Irrecuperable... Use it wisely...
Good point my friend
If you are a foreigner in the philippines you had enough money to fly over there. Which is already considered rich in the PH. Even if you arrive with 1000 peso in your pocket.
Love your channel you are so funny and relax to watch
Thank you my friend
Notting wrong with Financial Security Both party's get What they want .its a tricky topic some storys not good then people paint everyone with the same brush
Yes very true indeed. Like you said if both party's get what they want i cant see a problem with it Liam.
Hello Michael Im fairly new to the channel & have subscribed. I watch Philippine videos every single single day, I guess it will be my dream to come visit, but I haven't every left USA. I live in Detroit, Michigan, just so interesting to see the culture in the Philippines so beautiful as well. I look forward to your videos daily an enjoy all your stories so I thank you for sharing your daily life and family...
Welcome to the channel my friend!
His name is Steven 😊
@albathoughtsofficial Thanks Albat
I knew 2 couples in NZ with really large age gaps (40+). 1 of the couples you could see the love, the other couple split up when she got a passport. I don't think either girl was a scammer. Just one relationship worked, and one didn't. Of course, she didn't go before she got her citizenship that would have been stupid, but to the outside world, they were both scammers.
This. Only the two people in any relationship get to decide if they are in love or if any other reasons for their partnership are valid or not. Assuming as you mentioned that they are not scammers. Sincere attempts at a partnership often fail, sadly. It's not helped when outsiders ignorant of the details of their relationship, pooh pooh it as just about money and so forth. Not realizing that such chismus aborts what could be treasures of relationships, from ever forming.
Ofcourse Who wants those Irresponsible People, Just Respect each Other Sir. Not all of us are like that.
Please don’t use your Channel to Criticize us.
Hello there, No i wasn't criticizing. My wife is Filipina and i love the people here. I would never do that. Its what other people think,
@@PhilippinedreamingBernadette is just referring to some of the negative people who are responding to your video, not to you.
Hi Ate Bernadette, sorry you are reading some very ugly and negative comments by some bad foreign men. Please tell all your Filipina friends to be careful and avoid such men. Let's pray that the good Filipinas and good men will find each other. 🙏
Tama ka Kapatid k c naman itong Channel na ito Patuloy nyang Sinisira ang ating Dignidad, Tinanggap natin sya ng Buong Puso sa katunayan Filipina rin ang Asawa nya pero ginagamit nya ang mga Filipina at ang ating Bansa para lang kumita.
I know you are not referring to me but as a Filipina Iam also affected, Can’t you read their Negative thoughts for our Country & Filipina as well, Because of what your sharing just to earn Money, We Filipino Welcome you with Open arms here in our Country, But you keep on tarnishing Us.
Financial inequity between a man and a woman was one of the societal "glues" which held a marriage together decades past in the United States. It was not considered odd or abusive and created many foundational communities at that time. Now that the wage gap has narrowed and with US Government "hand-outs" to single mother families, marital relationships have deteriorated. Older Western men find the more traditional appreciation of them by filipinas being providers for them as charming. It is very welcoming to men of my older generation when they encounter an appreciative, caring, and kind woman whom they can share their hard earned resources with. Regardless, many of these "financial" attractions over time will also develop into something more akin to a romantic relationship as well.
People don't couple unless they bring something to the table. Twas ever thus.
Women are the same all over the world mate.phillipinnes is no different.if a man has no money it's a no no.dont care what age u are.😂
I have employed them and found them great workers. But they will
lie at the drop of a hat. They can’t be trusted when it comes to money. On saying this I feel sorry for them as a lot of their salary they send back to their family who wont work.
Its really Security for Companionship, With the older guys, Myself Im 55 and very active,
So its a bit different, My wife works her ass off, I pay all the bills, and she cares for me, We have a good life, Better than 90% of the rest of the country,
Great vid
❤it is very interesting
Good take on it..
Its money mainly..
You a right on your evaluation of large age gap relationships. No love, just an exchange. If that exchange is honest, caring, kind, faithful, stable, and both have agreed to the terms, then that's between those two people. Anything other is probably a shorter term, affection tactic scam. The older foreignor needs to take some time to try and find the honest person for the honest exchange, if they care about some real companionship.
Another “my girl is different” vid😂 Dude you have a pension. It don’t matter it’s small by western standards. To her you’re rich.
Exactly. Was thinking the same. These vloggers are so amusing to watch with their smug know all about everything. 😂
I do not have a pension Todd
Please get your facts straight 🤔🙄
@@Rhandlezz If that's the case for you. why do you watch these vlogs from creators in the Philippines? I think after being here for almost 8 years I do know something on how it works here
Ikr. Real einsteins. @@Rhandlezz
Let's face it she's going to be a young widow, what's the point in that.
Don't they have superannuation in UK... its compulsory in Australia.
At least her and the kid will have a house and anything else he leaves and that’s more than she probably ever had or will need. Just Saying 😂
@@worldlydestinationsyes and his sons in UK will have no inheritance. The first family gets bypassed in these instances.
@@streaming5332 If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident and are planning on moving overseas, temporarily or permanently, you're not able to access your super fund. This is to prevent people from taking what should be retirement savings and spending it on a holiday or travel. There is no way around this ruling.
@@streaming5332 Superannuation Au is a pension fund like 401K US or National pension UK. It’s just a savings club with rules set by the government. A worker can also add a private pension or two. Generally pensions are a crap way of saving for a lazy worker who does not understand what money is.
I agree. Some Flipinas do genuinely fall in love with older men. My ex is 60 and of lower income; no retirement pension yet. I am younger, a professional with a stable job. He dumped me unfortunately.
To be honest, I find it hard to believe any age-gap couple in the Philippines has anything to do with love. But it's not my biz. Even today, one of the utubers I follow there ended, and he is now leaving. I think its just a matter of time, like a volcano, till they erupt. I'm sure there are some success stories. I'm sure yes, just like some people did win the jackpot at the casino. But 99 percent go home after some time with nothing to show for their efforts. Fingers crossed you are the one who hit the jackpot.
When this comment is completed, It may not make much sense but it seems to have a lot of potential in my head. If you play/have played many computer games, you know about character attributes and allocating points to them. Maybe by design, maybe by chance this seems to be rather closely mirrored in life. Basically there many tradeoffs that happen because of environment and/or age. When young, you have energy, health, dreams, and a long future, but usually lack resources (free time, money) needed to make the most of them. When older, you have less energy and health, shorter future, but (once retired) you have more free time, money, and hopefully wisdom. It's every individuals right to choose the allocation of points they want their partner to have. Only they can know what they truly value in a partner and what will make them happy. It may or may not be "love", but isn't happiness the true goal?
sooooo many desperate guys out there think otherwise i worked really hard for my money and have zero interest in being a ATM
How is a woman marrying for security any different in age gap relationships than in same age relationships? Romantic love is driven by different things in women than in men. Your opinion about the basis of feminine attraction is decidedly male centric, and therefore wildly inaccurate.
What is particularly humorous about your claims is that you are discounting your own experience which contradicts your basic premise. I mean you correctly point out why the younger women prefer older men.
I never believe when they all say age is just a number 😂😅. I'm happy to have a gwapa Morena pinay maid with benefits
You are clearly spot on! What you describe is mostly the case,--irresponsible men. This is a bigger problem,--but more so in your new country. This is pattern isn't too different from UK and Ireland,--but on various scales. Koreans acknowledge this problem with men, and they do it openly. It's we're described as "defective products," and women rise to the occasion and become responsible while the men are out womanizing, drinking, and gambling. In the end, society has women control and invest the family income while men are placed on a budget. If men cannot afford to go out with the boys, they conveniently blame their wives. I'm only speaking from my experiences and observations,--and maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for this dialectic video.
Thank you Patrick
I guess I'm fortunate to have found a moral woman who was 45, I was 62, to find someone so supportive. Eight years later we still support each other in our goals. I'm in Central Africa Country, and doing my best to stick to our goals. I don't have a lot of money, just my SS, and was able to purchase over 3000sqm for just $9000USD, now we are going to save to build a nice home of about 200sqm with tall ceilings, for around $36,000usd. So if we could buy a large plot for 9 thousand in just one year the house will cost $36,000 and will take 4 years to pay cash for. I make $18,000 a year. Which translates to 22 months to pay cash for the build but I give it 4 years, 3 years to move in. If Trump's MAGA Friends do not destroy the American economy! If that happens the house will be more modest.
so many layers to this many will be happy with simple life decent home and food power and water and in defense of the men here its hard to provide basic needs on money they can make here can't imagine how depressing that could be not saying they should give up and turn to alcohol but have empathy for thier challenges
First things first we men must realize that the most important to women regardless of Country and Culture is SECURITY !!!!!!! Not 🚫 "love". Relationships are a BUSINESS. Treat them as such.
If you say things like that, maybe that's why your channel doesn't get many views. Business can be based on a relationship. It's called a business relationship. But to refer to your relationship with your wife or gf as a business is just plain wrong. That's a recipe for failure.
@albathoughtsofficial Does "love" pay the rent ? Put food on the table ? Pay medical expenses ? All relationships are based on "VALUE".......(not 🚫 💰 money), what value is a person bringing into your life. Some things that we "value" cost money. Riddle me this ? What human being is gonna feel romantic 😍 on an empty stomach ?
Take care of business 1st by being a good "business partner" and the rest will fall into place.
@ very sad viewpoint...What monetary value is there in caring for your partner who is suffering from Dementia....or nursing them through their cancer? You do those things and many other things out of love...and because you honor the vow you made to each other on your wedding day...
@albathoughtsofficial Sad, but REAL. Btw it is expensive to provide care for a dementing loved one. REAL Love also involves planning on what can happen to you or your partner and how to sustain it.
@Buildsolarhomes I understand that you are determined to push your "Relationships are a Business" philosophy, and that financial security is one of the most important aspects of a relationship, but it's really just one, albeit important aspect. What's sad is that you and many others are completely missing the other, more important aspects of love and marriage. Think of those marriage vows you make to your partner: "To Love and to Hold... For Better or for Worse... For Richer or for Poorer... In Sickness and in Health... Until Death do us part"... Maybe in your country the divorce rate is high and these vows don't mean anything anymore... But that's one of the main points of this video blogger... Here in the Philippines women still hold those vows to be sacred, and they will fulfill those vows, no matter what happens. Most relationships and marriages will get tested at some point. It may be a financial, moral, or other kind of test. True love can survive and even thrive during those testing times, but business relationships? Not so much. That's one reason why the majority of marriages fail in the US. Same for businesses, the vast majority fail. So to base something as sacred as marriage on business principles is a complete fallacy. Filipinas here value decency and morality above financial security. They prioritize finding a man who will be a good husband and father. Yes of course that includes hopefully being a good provider, but more important is that the man is patient, kind, and not an alcoholic, or gambler, or philander, or wife abuser. If anyone follows your "Relationships are a Business philosophy", they will just get exactly what they are seeking. They will not get a wife, they will get a business partner. The failure rate for businesses is much higher than the failure rate of marriages.
I think, baby Mae is in love with old dog and there’s a big age difference also Mikes Philippine retirement Janet I can tell she loves him so you can’t paint everyone with a big wide brush like that there’s a case by case I agree if a dude is 80 years old and she’s 20 of course but if he’s 69 and she’s 30, she of course wants the man to have money who wants to data homeless person but she can learn to love him in many cases. It’s always starts out with what do you have to offer women want security that’s why they go to the foreigner in many cases, not all.😊
Don't hoodwink your own son, ever. Just be honest with him.
This is why I don’t have much sympathy for these older folks getting scammed by young birds, they are just exploiting one another
like i keep saying..."cottage industry"... 🤣🤣🤣
Its just an escort service, as long as you keep paying, they'll keep escorting
I don’t know. You’re no spring chicken yourself:) Even though you make a claim you’re not rich nor draw a pension, you will always be rich compared to the competition.
I completely understand your point of view though.
Women look for many qualities in a man other than age or looks.
I’ve been married to my Filipina wife for 24yrs only one year age difference between us. She’s also from the province but I met her when she was working abroad.
I really like your channel, l like that you give your opinions.
Michael, failure of imagination. You've fallen into the classical trap of western thinking. The elderly are relatively revered here. But more to the point, 1. Only the two people involved, The ones in the relationship, are qualified to determine if they are in love or not.
2. Regardless, many relationships either here or in the West, are not based on love. And like before, the two people entering into the partnership of marriage are the only ones qualified to decide if their reasons are valid or not. Do not shame other people's life choices.
Every woman eants stability ,fanancial and emotional the world over
Just like Haitian women, i just helped my haitian girl friend pay for her mothers Funeral all part of the game !
Love is cheaper in the Philippines vs the USA
I'm a new viewer and just that you know that rooster made me stop watching you second time now. Sorry just saying
Your English money from your pension or benifit from England is much more when converted to their money. So you are wealthy in their eyes.
Marry the first time for love the second time for money.
A little passing prostitution might be okay, but relationships based on it? No way. That said, even in the Western world, in "regular" M/F relationships, pay for play always exists.
They are not victims , there volunteers...
10.000 videos already made on YT about the same topic.
The truth ! P/P Pay to Play as I say ? I can do bad by myself ...
When a toy save you 50% of life income. Imagine how smart i am with 2200 calori 47 nutriment for 3$ a day canadian. Thx gpt
How old are you?
57
@ why did you semi retire so early? Just curious
@@scottbaird5674 you should watch his previous videos 😊
@@scottbaird5674 There's a lot of people, both men and women, retiring early. Mainly, they want to escape the stress of the rat race.
Get in where you fit in, everything else is societal peer pressure.
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Save the video...its money..full stop
Don't get married travel the world, it's far more fun than living with the village people and putting up with their cultural differences.
Not rocket science.
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Is the name of the game.
😂thats for locals now..payday is beerday.and they wonder why they are not married😅 also notice filipinas are having a competition show off on social media 😂. I hope these filipinas value their men well and choose wisely or it will not end up good. Karma still exist. I would still prefer an oldfashion way of loving someone. It would be nice to find someone care about my well being not about maintening a status quo. So im 40 what age range should be acceptable for me?😅 ohhh your neighbors wants some clothes? I have lots here would give it away gladly..not branded though😂 but i think good as new.
Isn't the old foreigners status quo is to travel overseas for a poor young Thai girl to play white knight to so she would be grateful to wipe your ass when you no longer can?🤔 Don't get it twisted, those women will love you but never be "In Love"
Lol. Nice end comment. My phone audio so good i wondered if there was bird in my house lol
@XeLUA-cam a loose rooster came by your house 🤣
@maggiejohnson629 bwak kak kwaaaaaaaauurrrrhrhrhhrhrhrhrhhr lol i love the sound but night in jungle must make insane dream with all the sounds
@maggiejohnson629 i have many youtuber friends from philipine that are monetised. Its interesting to see their love couple interactio. Live. I like how some are more ggenuine and friendship and deal than disney love
You talk a lot without saying much, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know…………………………………………………….
Sure buddy, but that same logic applies to you and your Filipina. Don't get it twisted.
Difficult subject to speak about. Eloquently spoken.
Let me sum it up for you as to why young Filipinas go for older men………💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
All you are is a winning lottery ticket to them.
Large age gap it may start out about the money but that can grow into love over time
Dude enjoy your life
So you are an expert on Filipino ladies.. funny...how long have you been here mate..I came in the early 80ts. Traveling on the road old style all over the world, wouldn't make a video in a million years, that's for the kids who use Tiktok. In the early days mostly the American military here in a few places...almost no english guys..no internet, no podcasters, nobody travelling like the paint by numbers crowd.. silence would be the mature thing to do...pandemic of podcasters chatter of self interest, mostly noise on the airwaves, the messenger more important than the message....tiresome characters..silence, silence.....
I am 71 in great shape not rich but been with my filipina wife over a year love me with all her heart. She stuck with me thru hard times andi have never felt more appreciated by her and her family. So youre wrong my exwife from France was abusive and greedy. Maybe take a look in the mirror i guessed your age at 80 plus
Glad to hear you found a good woman. I also think i have too Terry
Why do you say "you know" every 10 seconds? It is very annoying.
I am sorry pal, if you don't know of Bama n Frank that makes you micky mouse
Peter cushing
All about money,
Stop saying you know! It's irritating.
You're annoying... you know.
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