Dating Indians: The extended family vortex
The moment things get semi-serious, word travels fast. A cousin spots you at a café, an aunt sees your Instagram...
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Dating Indians: Living at home is the norm
In much of India, moving out only when you marry is the default script, especially for women. It's tied to...
Dating Indians: The informal interview
That first meeting with her family usually happens earlier than you might expect in Western dating. In many Indian households,...
Dating Indians: Parental approval is paramount
Parental approval is paramountIn many Indian families, parents aren't just advisors—they're active stakeholders in who you date. Their blessing can...
Dating Filipinas: Laughing Off Stress
Laughing Off Stress: What It Looks Like When Dating a Filipina Awkward silences turn into inside jokes. You’re both stuck...
Dating Filipinas: What to Expect When Courting a Filipina
Traditional Filipino courtship, or panliligaw, is intentionally unhurried. Unlike dating cultures where exclusivity happens after a few dates, panliligaw treats the early...
Dating Filipinas: Financial Support
For many Filipinas, especially those working abroad or in major cities, sending money home isn’t a favour, it’s tungkulin, a...
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...
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...
