Dating Filipinas: What will happen when dating a Filipina: English Fluency
1. You’ll skip the language barrier most international couples deal with. English is an official language in the Philippines and...
Year: 2026
Dating Filipinas: Jealousy: Filipinas can be fiercely protective and jealous of other women
When a foreigner begins dating or courting a Filipina, he will quickly discover that her affection comes with a fierce,...
Dating Filipinas: Things foreigners commonly encounter when dating or courting a Filipina
For many Filipinas, especially those raised in more traditional or provincial families, bringing a chaperone on the first few dates...
Dating Filipinas: Via Text: You will receive texts asking “Have you eaten yet?”
1. It’s the default greeting, not just a question With Filipinas, “Kumain ka na ba?” is basically “Hello, I care...
Dating Filipinas: The Tabo
The Tabo: The Bathroom MVP You Didn’t Know You Needed When you’re dating a Filipina, you’ll meet the tabo that small...
Dating Filipinas: Pet Names
When you start dating a Filipina, you must prepare yourself for the sudden and complete erasure of your given name....
Dating Filipinas: Family Approval
In Filipino culture, panliligaw or traditional courtship isn’t just between you and her; it’s an audition for the whole family....
Dating Filipinas: The Accent
The Accent: You will learn to love local expressions like Aray! (Ouch!) or Ay hala! Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilocano—whatever her local...
Dating Filipinas: Indirect Answers
When you’re dating a Filipina, “Maybe” and “We’ll see” become a whole language of their own. It’s not about being...
Dating Filipinas: Living at Home
In the Philippines, moving out at 18 isn’t the cultural script. Rent is high relative to wages, multigenerational homes are...
