This happened because more and more people are now able to explore different parts of the world, which broaden their horizons, knowledge, and experiences and, their field when it comes to choosing the person they want to spend their life with.

International marriage is not really a new concept for Filipinas.  They have been getting married with their Spanish conquerors during its reign in the Philippines. Add to that are the Americans, Japanese and any other foreigners who came to their land to trade and/ or conquer, which, in turn, lead other people to think that Filipinas are only after the financial security and social status that marrying a foreigner can bring.

As for me, I think not.  I think that the Filipinas are just blessed with the opportunity to mingle and connect with other people because, topographically speaking, the Philippines is welcoming tourists from other lands with an open arms, what with its long stretch of beaches and open waters.

Also, Filipinas are very kind-hearted persons.  They are very romantic and they believe in love so much that they are willing to marry guy with a different belief and culture, and even go as far as the West just to be able to be with the one they love.  While we can’t deny that are some who marry for money and social status, we also can’t deny that most of them marry for love and for life.  It would be wrong to generalize the Filipinas basing on the greed of some of them.

However, love and romance are not the only reasons why Filipinas prefer to marry Western guys over their Filipino counterparts.  Here are their other reasons for getting married with Westerners:

• Filipinas are naturally born with a sense of adventure.  This is evident in their enthusiasm to explore Western countries that no one in her hometown has ever been to.  Marrying a guy from the western part of the world is also an adventure to her.  She has to learn and understand new culture and even practice it.  It would also be a challenge to her because she would have to live in another country, apart from her family, friends and loved ones.  It would be one of the biggest sacrifices that she would ever make but she’d feel fulfilled if she would be able to overcome it.
• Filipinas also marry western guys for companionship and someone to share her dreams with.  Since Filipinas are born adventurous, one of the things that she would want to do is travel the world, and who would be the better partner in that journey of hers than someone who is equally well-traveled, and with someone who she knows would stay by her side no matter what.
• Finally, Filipinas marry because they see something in their partners that they think are worth keeping for.  No matter how rich and handsome the western man is, the classic Filipina would never compromise her beliefs by getting married for the wrong reasons.  When she decides to marry a western guy, know that she is doing that because she knows that she has found her significant other; the one who would complete and complement her whole being.

So, if you see a Filipina in the arms of and married to a Westerner again, I hope you would remember all these reasons and never doubt her intentions first without taking the time to know her completely.

While some wait until the prime of their lives just to meet the right one for them, others are fortunate enough to find true love in their youth.  But whatever your age may be, love should not be so much of a challenge to you, just enough to make you want it so bad and motivate you to do everything and anything in your power to get it.  All you have to do is follow these 5 very simple steps on how to make a girl fall in love with you.

1. Keep in mind that you want to be the love of her life.

Yes.  While it is good thing to be her good friend, you do not want to end up being just her best friend.  Trust me, you do not want her to get the wrong idea and think that you just want to be friends.  To avoid this, you would have to be clear on your intentions.  Let her know what your feelings are and that you intend to make her fall in love with you.  Try to get her to confide in you, and try harder to make it more intimate; something that is exclusive to both of you.

2.  Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Cliché it may seem, but it’s still applicable and an effective way to make her fall for you.  While you want her to feel pursued and wooed and wanted, you do not want to crowd her, or else, you will send the signal that you want to be the center of her universe, which is entirely wrong.  Never do this or risk ending a relationship that has not even started.

3.  Keep your head in the game, but keep a cool head while you’re at it.

I understand that you want to keep your eyes on the prize; it would surely help to keep you focused and concentrated. But, remember she is the object of your love and desire and not the object of your obsession. You most specifically do not want her to feel this way or she will avoid you or, worst case scenario, request a restraining order on you.  Then you can say goodbye to your life’s dreams.  All that would do is scare her instead of make her fall for you

4.  Make it a two-way chase

I have mentioned in tip # 2 that you would have to give her space to realize that she will not entirely be too happy without you and for her to realize of your importance in her life.  Well, this fourth one is connected to that.  Let her feel chase of the game, the thrill and excitement of it.  She will try to anticipate your every move, and you must try not to do what she expects from you.  You could outdo your previous moves or you could deviate or try another move.

5.  No guts, no glory

And, last but most definitely not the least on tips on how to make a girl fall in love with you, you must have the guts to let her how you feel.  If you cannot, at the very least, be upfront with how you feel about her, then there is no point in you planning on how to make her fall for you.  While it is okay to wait for the right time before you confess your feelings and intentions, it is never okay to let so much time and opportunity pass or you will never get the chance to make her fall for you.

If you are a tourist in the Philippines or just browsing the internet, the chances of meeting beautiful Filipina models are very high. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is where most of the beautiful Filipina models gather to have modeling jobs. This is where things get a little exciting because you can also expect to see them in some popular beaches, resorts and even hotels all over the country where they do their photo shoots. If you happened to visit one or two of these places, you would surely get to meet beautiful Filipina models. Here are some:

• Boracay Island. This fine beach island of white sand is the one of the most popular beaches in the Philippines where beautiful Filipina models gather for photo or video shoots. Because of the magnificent beauty of this island, many tourists all over the world come here not just for vacation but also for sightseeing. In Boracay Island, many fashion related events are held at night. Just roam around the whole area – the restaurants and bars around – you will definitely meet one or two of them.
• Puerto Galera. This is another famous beach where beautiful models do their pictorials. Just like the Boracay Island, the number of tourists is as many as the sand on the seashore. All you have to do is to roam around the resorts at night and you would surely get to meet them chatting and sometimes drinking after the bikini open contest.
• Palawan Islands. Aside from the Palawan’s magnificent ecological and marine sanctuary, the beautiful models roaming at almost every street of the area make the place a wonderful haven for love-seekers. Because the Palawan province celebrates different kinds of festivals, it is a great place to spend every summer in. You could bet that Filipina models would be there for your entertainment and pleasure.
• Cebu City. Cebu City is considered as the “Manila of the South”.  Here, you will find young and beautiful Filipina models walking down the ramp in every fashion gatherings. Cebu City is also one of the finest places in the Philippines where you will not only enjoy looking at the fine models plus it is a nice place to stay in because of the various produce of the place.
• Manila. Being the Philippines’ capital, Manila houses most of the fashion models that you would see on fashion magazines, men’s magazine and the likes. Manila is where large numbers of beautiful young ladies pursue their dream of becoming successful fashion and commercial models. There are lots of clubs that hold fashion shows. If you are in Manila, chances of seeing beautiful young models roaming the streets are very high.

These top five places are where you will commonly see models hanging out at night, doing their pictorials or video shoots. Definitely, you would be hypnotized by their charming grace and allure that you would want stay in the Philippines for the rest of your life.

These days, if you are travelling to the Philippines, seeing their fascinating culture is one of the things that you shouldn’t miss. You may enjoy the wonderful sights in every town that you pass by but the Filipino culture is something that you will admire and treasure for the rest of your life. Speaking of the culture, your Filipina girlfriend’s parents are very wealthy source of the superficially institutionalized Filipino culture.

Upon your meeting, your girlfriend’s family would offer you lots of things – comfort, drinks and especially food. This act is rarely practiced in western countries. When visitors arrive, the Filipino families offer them whatever food that they are eating. You should not be surprised or appalled by what you will see because the Filipinos are known by their overwhelming hospitality. They would even serve you exotic foods on your first day in their hometown.

Aside from the food, another thing that you should watch out for is their drinking habit. In Filipino culture, you will always see them celebrating every possible occasion in their town. Your arrival in their house is not different; in fact, not only your girlfriend’s family will celebrate it. You would also see their neighbors and friends drinking with you. If this happens, just don’t take it seriously because the Filipinos are always receptive and joyous.

Your girlfriend’s parents would definitely ask you questions. They would even use interpreters if they think that they cannot speak in English effectively. Try to answer them as honest as possible. There are some instances that you will have a moment or two of huge language barrier. Her parents would try to grasp every possible English word that they could just to communicate with you. If that is the case, try at least to learn few Filipino words that would help communicate easily and effectively with you. This way, having a nice and thrilling conversation would not be such a pain for both of you.

Meeting your Filipina girlfriend’s parents is a wonderful experience especially if this is your first time to see them. There are surely lots of things that you will treasure once you meet them face-to-face. Just remember to be yourself and pay a great deal of respect on their cultures and practices.

If you are going to spend time together in Manila but you don’t have any idea where to go, this article could give you tips on where to best spend your first date with.

1. Ocean Park – This aqua-theme park is a nice place to start your light conversations. A little view of marine life here and there, you will notice that as time goes by you are talking about serious things about yourselves.
2. Mall of Asia – This is the largest mall in the Philippines and probably in Asia as well. The mall is so large you will need the whole day just to have a complete view of it. There are many establishments that you can visit or shop around with. Depending on your mood, you can continue your conversation in a restaurant of your choice.
3. Dampa (Seaside) – This is a seafood restaurant nearby the Mall of Asia. If you want a nice cozy place to discuss about your plans for the day, you can do it while eating very delectable seafood.
4. Cultural Center of the Philippines. If you want to learn more about your girlfriend’s cultural heritage, the Cultural Center of the Philippines is another great place to watch concerts and theatre performances. There are great cultural performances in the CCP almost every day so you will never have to worry about what to watch.
5. Baywalk -  The Bay walk is famous for its great view of the Manila Bay. This is where most of the lovers spend their time watching the sunset while holding hands and talking about lots of things. You can also have a good view of the floating restaurant. The Bay walk is just nearby the Cultural Center of the Philippines and perhaps you can spend time there after watching cultural performances.

They say that when you’re in love, the whole day is never enough to spend it with your loved one. However, you could maximize by planning where to spend it in order to make it very memorable, and perhaps romantic.

This article would help you arm yourself nice information about the places in Manila where you could bring your Filipina girlfriend. Unless she have a suggestion as to where you could spend it, the places listed above would be very useful for your first date.

Most of the time, many foreigners mistake Filipino ladies of being snobbish. This is not true. As a matter of fact, in the modern world that we live in the vast majority of Filipinos are very quiet and reserved. This means that even though they do not respond the way you want them does not mean that they do not like you. There are times in western countries that conversations between single people could be considered as wanting to sleep with you. The Filipinos are certainly not like that. Obscenity and rudeness are also not part of their style. If ever a Filipino girl initiates a conversation with you, they like you for sure.

These days, there is a growing number of Filipinos who likes to chat through the internet. This technology has become an effective avenue for searching foreign partnership. Although there are scores of Filipino women who subscribe to this dating websites, they still have their standards to consult when selecting foreign partners. Simply said, through the internet or not, you still have to court her. Because in the Philippines, the Filipinas believe that your intentions are pure if you court them properly.

Another thing that would indicate if a Filipino woman likes you is that if she invites you on their home. The Filipino tradition, the women are courted inside their house. It is also considered rude if you asked a woman for a date on the streets. In some countries, you could consider kissing as only part of the courtship. In the Philippines, you cannot always do that. The Filipina women only kiss their boyfriends if they have declared that they want to be your girlfriend. You cannot expect them to give you a kiss after your first date. As a tourist or foreigner on their country, you are expected to adhere on their traditions.

Most of the Filipinos who are looking for long distance relationships are mostly concerned about the man’s honesty and loyalty. The Filipinos are deeply concerned about honesty and loyalty. If they think that you are just some kind of guy who likes to fool around, chances are you’d be saying goodbye to her earlier that what you have really planned. They could sense dishonesty from a great distance. They would surely like you for who you are but they’d throw you away from their list if they found out that you are not what you are pretending to be.

If a Filipino woman likes you, she would tell you personally about her feelings. The Filipinos are the type of people that are very sweet loving and understanding. If you like a Filipino woman, all you need to do is to tell her personally about what you feel. Patience is another virtue that you should learn. It takes time to make them say yes because they believe that if a man is serious about them, they would be willing to wait no matter how long it takes.

These days, there are many ways to establish communication with a Filipino woman. You can choose to email them, through chat rooms or by subscribing to a Filipino dating website. Through an online dating website, you can have the chance to see them and get to choose your type. Of course, through your member’s profile, the Filipino women are also be able to see you. If things go right and smooth with your online dating, then perhaps it is time for you to meet personally in the Philippines.

The Philippines is country that is rich in culture and traditions. Here, you will not also enjoy the magnificent sights in almost every town but you will find that the people are so loving and hospitable. Hospitality is an act that is rarely practiced in western countries. Whether you’re a tourist or one of the locales, you’d be treated with great care. You would immediately feel at home because of the warm reception of the Filipino people with you especially your true love’s family.

Aside from the Filipino’s hospitality, you will enjoy every nights that you spend. The Filipinos also like to go out every night. Here, you will find taverns and bars that cater Filipinos and foreigners alike. In every bar, you will also find beautiful ladies that would brighten up your day. Of course, that is if you are still not taken.

There are also lots of romantic places where you can spend the night with. In Manila alone, the country’s capital, you will never run out of places to go with your Filipina date. There are restaurants that serve great food and drinks that would suit your budget. If you have decided to go to the beach, there are nice beach resorts that would definitely thrill you and your date. You can choose to go to Palawan where there are so many white sand beach and very nice tourist spots. You could also go to Boracay beach where you will find many tourists and beautiful Filipina women.

The Philippines is a country made up of seven thousand islands. In almost every island, there are unique things that you would enjoy seeing. The best way to experience this is by spending it with your Filipino true love.

One of the reasons why some guys have difficulty getting a pretty Filipina date is because they are not yet familiar with the Filipino culture. There is a huge difference in cultures between countries – what is alright for you may not be alright for others. Some men say some things that offend Filipinas, making it tough for them to get a date with these lovely ladies.

It would be best to know about their culture as much as you can, else you might end up saying the wrong thing when talking or chatting with them. If you know a lot about their culture, it will be easier to make a Filipina girl feel comfortable talking to you.

Here are some things that can either make it hard for you to get a date with a Filipina if you don’t know what to do, or make it easier for you if know the right approach.

• Filipinos have strong family-ties. Filipinas like to take care of their parents when they grow old hence there are very few elderly homes or home for the aged in the Philippines. Therefore, when chatting with them, don’t respond negatively when they say they are living with their parents – it is but natural in this country. You can use this way of life in a positive way – ask about how her parents are doing and if they are well. This will make her feel that you also care about the people that she cares about.
• Sometimes Filipinas feel a bit shy about initiating a conversation, but this doesn’t mean that they don’t want to talk to you. Some guys think this means that they are getting turned down at the onset, but that is not true. Initiate the conversation instead of waiting for them to say something.
• Filipinas are raised to be conservative women. It is not like they wear ankle-length skirts, but there are some matters they’d rather not tell. Please don’t go asking what her waistline is or what the sizes of her clothes are – these are already personal matters that some Filipinas like to keep for themselves.
• Try not to talk about politics in the Philippines. If you Google the country’s name, you may end up finding some news reports about political problems in the country. This is an issue that has been on rampage for so long, but it doesn’t mean it is alright to talk about it. There are a lot of things that Filipinas want to change in the way their country is being run, but they would rather not talk about it because it can be a very depressing topic.
• Filipinas believe that first impressions last so start everything right. Be respectful and be mindful of what you are saying. Also, try to be comfortable talking to them because they would notice if you are stiff or too awkward and they may end up thinking you don’t really want to talk to them.
• Filipinas like to make friends first before going to the next level. Don’t ask for a date on your first meeting. They would want to get to know you more before going out with you. A couple more conversations or chat meetings and you can ask her out.

There is a high probability that Filipinas will agree to have a date with you if you mindful of these things. Don’t go to the battlefield unarmed. It is not hard to get a beautiful Filipina to date you if you follow these simple steps.

The Philippines is a country made up of seven thousand plus islands. Almost every island has its own dialect that the people speak. One of the famous dialect and the country’s national language is the Tagalog and almost every citizen can speak and understand the Tagalog. If you are currently dating a Filipino woman, there are certainly things that you have to say to her in order to show her your serious effort of learning everything about her.

When you are in date especially in the Philippines, you can’t expect that every Filipino would speak in English just to communicate with you. You have to learn the language so that you could arm yourself with nice Filipino words to say on your date and establish effective communication. If you are still learning the Tagalog language, here are some of the very helpful phrases that you could say on your date:

1. Maganda ka. This means “you’re beautiful”. This simple yet effective phrase is very helpful in boosting the confidence of your Filipina date. The Filipinas are absolutely beautiful women but they need to be reassured from time to time and by saying this, you could brighten up her day. You could say this phrase for the time that you are going to meet in a particular place or for the first time that you’re going to see her face-to-face.
2. Maganda ang iyong ngiti. This particular phrase means “you have a wonderful smile”. Bear in mind that the Filipinas are very cheerful ladies and you will never see them frown on their dates. By complimenting her smile, you could easily gain her trust. You can say this after a warm exchange of “hi” and “hello”. This way, you could expect them to smile all throughout your date.
3. Masarap kang kasama. This phrase means “it’s so great to have you with me”. Expressing this phrase could reassure her that her presence does not bore you in any way. One thing about the Filipinas is that they do not easily get bored on your company. You could say this phrase after sharing wonderful experiences that you both have.
4. Maganda ang iyong damit. This means “you have a very wonderful dress”. Complimenting her dress is another way of showing her what it means to be beautiful especially on that particular moment of your relationship. Every woman, not just the Filipinas put up every effort just to appear beautiful and attractive to your eyes. By saying this phrase on her, you could be sure that her confidence and her appreciation to you would be overwhelming.
5. Mahal kita. These two Tagalog words are the most powerful and very influential words to say on your Filipina date. It means “I love you” in the English language and should be expressed with utmost caution. These days, saying “I love you” is now as common as saying any kind of words. Sometimes there could be no meaning at all behind those words. However, if you said it with enough precision and perfect tone, any Filipina would forget where they are if they hear you say mahal kita.

Always remember that the Filipinas are very sensitive and sometimes would not respond to the usual ways of courtship in your country. By learning these five simple yet effective Tagalog words, your date with your Filipina girlfriend would be close to perfect.

]]> http://datinglah.com/dating-tips-for-men/dating-filipino-women/nice-tagalog-words-to-say-to-your-filipino/feed/ 1 http://datinglah.com/dating-tips-for-men/dating-filipino-women/10-secrets-you-must-know-about-a-filipino-woman/ http://datinglah.com/dating-tips-for-men/dating-filipino-women/10-secrets-you-must-know-about-a-filipino-woman/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:00:12 +0000 Relationship Advice http://datinglah.com/?p=45 When you meet a girl and you want to be her boyfriend, you should know things that would capture her heart. It could be anything that would surely sweep her off her feet but the problem is what if this woman is from different country? How are you going to make her love you if you are not familiar with their customs?

Nowadays, there are many ways to establish effective communication with anybody around the world. Through the use of modern technology such as the World Wide Web, meeting people in the cyberspace is as easy as reciting your ABC’s. This is no different than meeting a Filipino woman. Although you are only meeting them through the Internet, you must know things that would definitely make her love you with all of her heart.

There are many things that you should know about the ladies in the Philippines. If you are really interested in dating one of them you should know what you are getting into. Thorough research would help you win a Filipina woman’s heart in a nice and this article would give you some tips that you will need.

1. Filipina women are not easy-to-get. If you are thinking about webcam girls on the internet, they are absolutely not one of them. What they need to hear are words of a gentleman. They do not want to hear any malicious, insulting and rude words. Courteous words melt their hearts especially if you speak it with such grace and elegance. If you are from a country that does not speak the English language, all you have to do is to tell them honestly. You do not have to pretend otherwise. The Filipina women build their trust by simply knowing the person slowly. If you do not have the patience, then perhaps you are not worthy of their love.
2. They are very friendly. The Filipina women are very friendly people. They like to meet new people and make friends with them. If you meet them by any chance, they would surely love to know you and be your friend.
3. They are also hospitable. It is their custom in the Philippines to be hospitable at any time. If you are a tourist, they would welcome you with arms wide open and treat you like they have known you for a very long time. This is something that you would get if you are nice and friendly to them.
4. Filipino women are very good conversationalist. The modern Filipino women are very good when it comes to establishing communication to other people. They are very articulate of their feelings. Whether you are communicating in the internet or you are talking to them face-to-face, you can be sure that an interesting conversation is in place. You will never be bored in their company.
5. They are good singers. The Filipina women are definitely good singers. In their culture, music is an integral part of their life. It also let them express their feelings every day. Even though the economic situation in the Philippines is not always good, they can still manage to make it through singing.
6. They are very thoughtful. It is in their nature to be curious about your condition. If you have already established a good communication with them, a day would not pass without you reading their message “How are you?”, “How’s your day?” or a simple “Hello!” In any case, you can be sure that they are thinking about you every day.
7. They are very romantic. If you have somehow managed to capture their heart, you will find that are very romantic persons. Because of their unique charm, you will always be swept off your feet by their romantic attitude.
8. They are very smart. If you are the type of person who wants to have an intelligent discussion, you can always count on them to throw a nice piece of idea. Also, they are always considerate about your beliefs as a person.
9. They have a great smile. This is their weapon that captures so many hearts around the globe – their smile. A simple smile from them is enough to drive you crazy.
10. They are very gorgeous. The Filipina women are very beautiful. With medium stature, long black hair and slender body, this will surely be carved deeply in your minds once you get to see them.

These are few things that you should know about the Filipino women. If you are seriously thinking about dating a Filipina, you have to be armed with this information. With this, you will never get clumsy and offensive in their presence.