Jaderune Pen Pals

I can understand why the Philippines government would want to limit foreigners in what they can own and in their taking paid employment that might otherwise be available to Filipinos. This strikes me as coming from a reasonable desire to protect the interests of Filipinos. But it would also be wise ...

Mystic, thanks so much for your thoughtful and insightful explanation. This is exactly the sort of education I was hoping for in opening this topic. My simplistic thinking on the subject shows just how easy it is to miss the cultural subtleties underlying one practice or another. I learned more abou...

Hello all. Reading through these conversations is certainly a good education for me. Salamat to you all. I do not plan to have to work to make money in the Phils. I would enjoy the chance to do volunteer work of some kind. Is this something that would be welcomed? Of course, one never knows what mig...

Salamat for these interesting replies. I think that many of the potential language problems and cultural differences can be worked-through with patience and understanding. I am certainly ready to offer both. But I do wonder sometimes whether there are particular "hot button" things that a ...

What are some of the most-common causes of misunderstandings between a Filipina and her westerner partner arising from cultural differences? How are these best avoided? Thanks for any insights you can offer.

I am most grateful for these thoughtful replies. These are the kinds of first-hand impressions that do not always show-up in websites. And I agree that only on-the-ground experience will give me the necessary "feel" for things that a person should have. I understand the healthcare situatio...

I appreciate your helpful responses. I apologize for overlooking the website material, and I will read it with interest. Yes, I am blessed to be in a position to feel comfortable about having the financial side covered. Although I have acquaintances in the Phils (because of some time I spent in Sing...

I live in the U.S. now but plan to live in the Philippines within the next 12 months. I have read much about this, both the good things and the challenges. But I would greatly appreciate knowing what you think the good aspects are and what the not-so-good ones are. Salamat for any wisdom you are wil...

I have not read the offending posts, but I have heard and read such things elsewhere. Of course, each Filipina is different, just as each person from anywhere else is different. But what draws me to find the right Filipina are the traits that so many have, such as their loving, caring nature, and th...

Hello, angelruby29. It will help to find the man you seek if you will say something about who you are inside and what your interests and viewpoints are. This can be the beginning of a "conversation" with the many who read it. What do you like to do when you have spare time? What are your l...