"Never Asked for Anything!". That is the key for many of us. Found mine online. Had gone through several online prior to this who asked for money, support and turned out not to be truthful about their life stories. Then found a good one. One conclusion I came to was to stay away from younger women. I wanted a wife, not a daughter to raise. Kids were ok but not babies or really young kids (mine has a 22 yo daughter). As I focused on older women (35-50) I found much more mature, seasoned, life experienced and hard working women. Then I found the one from Bohol. Cares for me like you described, good with her family. Now after 15 months here she is exactly who she said she was. No regrets and much happiness.
@jenniedelira754
Жыл бұрын
Hi. I want to meet a guy mature guy maybe you havr a good friend too looking for a mature one. I wont ask anything. I have a small source of income. Thank you
@waynebrown4407
11 ай бұрын
My filipina wife didn't ask for anything.
@BillyTimes-dw7vs
10 ай бұрын
Now here's someone with some common sense me to brother most guys have no common sense sending thousands to women they never met a good majority of women in the Philippines are married or single moms with live in BF. The women in the picture with me never ask me for nothing yet until I went to meet her she didn't tell me she had a 5 yo daughter while chatting online but when we met she was more beautiful in person 5'5 slim hair done to her ankles she apologized she didn't think I will accept her and her daughter best thing I ever did. I send her $200 a month over their to help her and her sick mom which I met in person very generous people when I stay in their province.
@EricSmith-jw4lu
7 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness…it’s called the Long Con… that’s called dry begging. She won’t need to ask because she know she can get more that way…
@scottbrinks9248
7 ай бұрын
Once you have met her. Seen her situation and found her to be a fit for you. Support is your choice. If you have not met, then support is your stupidity. Well done!@@BillyTimes-dw7vs
@rogerwilco4736
Жыл бұрын
I met my wife here more than 30 years ago after replying to a small advert in a local paper in my country offering an introduction to Filipina girls to cut a long story short I ended up coming here meeting the advertisers niece we have been together over 3 decades and I've never regretted a day of it.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Wow good story with a Great ending. Thank you for sharing rogerwilco
@dawnegan3984
7 ай бұрын
Good luck for you I think that long ago the girls weren't so greedy and dishonest as they are now 💓
@TomR61
2 ай бұрын
Overall, their women are amazing.
@JohnGrigg-gz9gm
22 күн бұрын
@@TomR61 Only sometimes... Only sometimes...
@TheyCalledMeT
22 күн бұрын
was she the advertisement or just the niece of the person behind the ad?
@RealGaryGibson
Жыл бұрын
I spent 2 years in an LDR vetting and getting to know my 35yo Filipina whom I met on Cupid. I figured it was constructive use of the lockdown time when I otherwise could not be in the Philippines. You can really get to know a woman well that way and weed out the red flags if you don't send them money. We discussed what we expect of each other and what our roles will be. I'm now in Manila on a 2 month visit with her to see what she's like in person. Since meeting her at the airport she's even more beautiful and sweet than I expected. She's taking care of me so much better than any of my previous Western relationships come close to. Now I plan to return next year permanently to live my life with her.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
way more good ones than bad ones, thanks for sharing
@tommycash9
Жыл бұрын
I was divorced for 24 years. I didn’t want to be in a relationship again. When I fit older I started thinking about relationships again. I dated some women here in the US. Totally different from what I was raised in my beliefs. Philippines was my destiny from the get go. I just spent most of my life figuring it out. I met Joy on cupid also.
@thebounty8256
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement thanks for sharing
@iluvmoney6767
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement I meet all my filpinas in ANgeles City. I fall in love for a few hours and the next night I find a new one!!!!!
@emrysmeek440
Жыл бұрын
Dirty old git.
@lyndawalton9460
Жыл бұрын
Don't ever ever give money to anyone you don't meet in person, especially on Facebook. Million of scammers out there to get your hard-earned money. Be careful!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
yes good advice
@johndelong9230
Жыл бұрын
Been married to a Filipina 27 years, what you have said is such good advice. Been there done that, don't expect everything to go perfect. We had are good days but also the bad ones. We worked thru all and now I'm so grateful to have found my life partner...
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@charlesbronson5235
Жыл бұрын
👋🏻 hi Mike, I met my wife in 2004 on line, yup even back then 😂 was a lot different then because there were Internet cafe’s and no smart phones (big problem today). Chatted 4 months, sent a to of $100 over that time(big spender or cautious?)before the long flight from the east coast, spent 3 weeks there and set her up with an apartment and returned home to settle things up to moving there and married her 6 months later. Lived and traveled all over the Philippines with my wife and newborn baby after a year of marriage. I had a very nice military pension, a college education and found a job teaching English at a Korean academy, became the Principal and then Marketing Director and traveled all over SE Asia on the school’s dime. Left in late 2010 for our daughter’s education and returned to Boston where she is and has always been a high honors student and a beautiful person inside out. Singer, guitarist, flutist and pianist at the age of 14 now in High School. My wife and I will return to our home there being watched and lived in by her sister and family until our return. I was 44 and she was 29 when we met and now 59 and 44 😂 time flies when you’re with the ones you love the most ❤️🙏🏻👍🏻💪🏻 That’s my story and I’m sticking by and to it. 😂
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story
@DeboDog1953
Жыл бұрын
Mike, I am glad you found somebody who cares about you. Thank you for your story, I really like the way you talked about the women in PI. I am from American Samoa and glad I found your story. Thank You..
@michaelcarrington7336
Жыл бұрын
Back in 1993 I and my wife began writing letters to each other via snail mail. About sixteen months later I flew to the Philippines and met her. When I saw how she acted towards me and her mother who was with her I knew that If I went back to the States a single man I’d be a loser for it. We married in the Philippines and this wonderful woman has blessed me with three sons and a wonderful loving companionship with her. It was someone who knew my wife that played a role in getting us to write each other.
@tilapiadave3234
Жыл бұрын
A MIRACLE ,,,, you are lucky
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Great story Michael thank you for sharing
@ramonluna7740
Жыл бұрын
why next year?
@jamesredman1263
Жыл бұрын
@@ramonluna7740 - there is no mention of "next year" in Michael's post.
@KutWrite
Жыл бұрын
How did you meet her to correspond with her?
@nicoz7662
6 ай бұрын
Do not send money to someone you haven't met - for sure. You might get lucky, but the odds are quite low. Next phase, have a girlfriend budget, and stick to it!
@anthonynales4910
Жыл бұрын
I believe I got lucky, I met my fiancé on Filipino Cupid and we were ldr for 2 years because of the pandemic. She has a lot of great characteristics of supporting her family, caring, loving and very sweet. I got a good girl and I love her!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that
@sandrapoulson7196
Жыл бұрын
I’am married with my husband for 22 years, yes, I’am born at the Philippine and we have two beautiful children,yes, we meet here in the u s and now we want to move back to the Philippine. Witch in Zambales. By the way my husband his American. Not Filipino guy.😊😊😊
@billyakin3301
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mike on your relationship with Janet. Sounds like you have found a good one.👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
I think so
@Joe-ky9sg
Жыл бұрын
Wow excellent video and right on point! I have found the exact things you are speaking about. My experience with my fiancé is almost identical as Janet and yourself. We met as LDR online but I was more prepared thanks to guys like you, bud, reekay, and old dog. I weeded through the scammers til I met Chari. 10 months later we met in Dumaguete and its exactly as you were describing. You are 100% on point! Thank you, Joe
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@billyakin3301
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for making and sharing this video... and your experiences. Men listening to your story should learn from your experience, and mistakes. Thanks again for your wisdom. The smartest people in the world make mistakes when emotions are involved.👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@wildlesbians
Жыл бұрын
Nothing beats being there in person, and meeting people in person. One of the benefits of being in navy is port visits.(and any place the navy goes, there are filipina girls there.) I met my filipina in hong kong early 1990's, while my ship made a port visit. i met her at a bar, but she was a housekeeper just out having fun dancing. I spent a couple 30 day vacations in hong kong, and then got married in 1996, and brought her here to USa. Been married ever since.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@mikeschultze3135
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, I'm Mike also from California. Retired and moved to Thailand, established here with car & 2 motorcycles. All my friends in Thailand are Filipino. So I'm going to the Philippines this December. Can't understand all the hateful comments. Your sharing your experience both good & bad. I know because we all make those same mistakes. The person who never makes any mistakes isn't really living. Thanks for sharing. It gives me clarity & understanding in meeting my Filipina Princess.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck
@mikecalitri914
3 күн бұрын
Buddy, you're blind, I'm sorry to tell you.I had Mrs. Universe at the Philippines.She was so honest convincing.She turned my life upside down in such a short time wake up
@windellchapman8397
Жыл бұрын
20 yrs w/ my beautiful Filipina bride ... What a refreshing difference she was/is STILL ! Shes in the states workin her butt off now ... ( she has a college education) ,and can handle / communicate w / anyone ,anywhere ,and look like a star in the process. I m a middle class guy in a middle class house ,and to travel ,we both hafta work . Being semi retired tho, I dont work the crazy hours I once did . I have a trade that still gives me money- making jobs several days a week ....I just dont want 60 hr weeks anymore . I knew my bride almost 2 yrs before we married . $500 phone bills 😂. Would I do it all again ? OH YESSSS Such a grand and gorgeous lady from Leyte ! !
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Windell
@EvenStevensss
Жыл бұрын
Man my daughter's still to young for me to move overseas, but in 5 years I think I will. Ive been saving money and getting ready for the move. Thanks for the videos and insight into the Philippines!!!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@robertmeade1292
Жыл бұрын
Mike, this was very inspiring and helpful. I am going through some bumps and bruises 😂 here almost one month now. I met a couple of nice ladies and a couple of not so good. Even though I lived in Indonesia recently for two years and Mexico for 9 months I have never met more talented ladies at scamming than here. Big education early on. Fortunely I have a never send money policy and am getting wise at catching (smelling) a scam before it goes too far. I have sent small amounts for transport to meet me and of course generous in person. I am in Puerto Galera after visiting Makati and Baguio. Am getting a two months apartment here to test things out. 7,000 a month by the beach.(kitchen/ac). Appreciate you sharing this one and the other about scammers. There are good ladies here in the Phils for sure but I am super cautious and careful while still having an over all great experience so far. Being able to say no is priceless.
@maychevez8741
Жыл бұрын
I’m really glad and very happy that you have found the special someone, more power to you both. I am now your new subscriber. I left the Philippines when I was 21 after graduating as a Nurse, I had only been back home once as all of my immediate family are all here in the USA. I am now a retired RN in Las Vegas, Nevada and planning on going back to visit soon. Take care of yourself, warm regards to your Filipina partner.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! I'm from Las Vegas.
@bigdreamsphilippines
Жыл бұрын
Great video ! I’m 51 but already looking at the Philippines 🇵🇭 for retirement. I have several years before I can but I’m thinking of possibly working in the USA part time through the year and Philippines for the remainder. I met girls online but quickly learned about scams and pitfalls . I’ve decided to just travel to the Philippines alone for the first time in January and just check things out . Thank you 🙏 your insight ! I’m glad I found your channel !
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@countryroads5234
Жыл бұрын
My plan is to split time too …my winter getaway for sure
@bigdreamsphilippines
Жыл бұрын
@@countryroads5234 I think 🤔 if I’m smart I can be almost fully out of the United States in about 5 yrs then work here a few months and go back my job is in high demand and you can pretty much work when you want as long as it’s a 3-4 month block .
@davebooth7808
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike very good advice! I chose an educated young woman with a daughter, unfortunately the daughter had been ill disaplined by the grandparents & became a brat & got between her mother & me & drove us apart, because I took away the closeness she had with her mother!
@mikesolns1364
Жыл бұрын
@@davebooth7808 Why do you guys get with single mothers? That's a huge no go
@fredray4265
27 күн бұрын
I’ve met ac Filipina on messenger back in 2017. She’s sent me a friend request. After that, she’s asked me if I’m rich, just that first few messages. After that, she’s not asked once. 7 years later we still message one another and she’s sent pictures of her at church. A provincial grade school teacher. She does ask me if I ate or brought food to work. I’m also just done a month ago begin to look into the Philippine lifestyle, they humble even though their income isn’t high or don’t have much to offer. I love the one I message with especially because she is the breadwinner of her family. To me, that is a big responsibility she handles very very well.. I can’t imagine holding that much responsibility . A few times I’ve deleted her on social media but she would just come back. Such a good heart Sam’s kind and respectful and considerate woman I’ve met on line.
@mikesphilippineretirement
27 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@AndersGetherSoerensen
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. Honestly, it almost hurts; but good and face the truth. Congratulations on finding a good woman. Your story is inspiring. I look forward to meeting you in February. 👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
See you soon
@JesseSwitzer
Жыл бұрын
Mike, I am considering of moving to the Philippines in the future. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I have was scammed by a Mexican woman for thousands. You just never know someone's intentions.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Only time will show what is in the heart and soul of a person...
@GAMMASP8
Жыл бұрын
Brought me to tears hearing she rushed over to check on you.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thank you
@GAMMASP8
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement don't worry no one that matters think that Janet is taking advantage of you. That is what is called love.
@georgklinkhammer6024
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mike. I've also learned my lesson. I'm German and I've had similar experiences online. My advice to anyone who wants to live in the Philippines. First find a place that you like and get to know someone there. Zjank you for this video and all the best to you. Georg
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Georg
@gordontainsch2624
Жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense Georg.
@ForceMultiplier
Жыл бұрын
Mike. I love you, brother. You and Janet are absolutely WONDERFUL. I'll be there in the Philippines in a little over a year.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Stay in touch and see you soon
@f-tinykong7370
Жыл бұрын
You really covered every important thing about finding a good Filipina! I came here to retire and live in a country that my autistic son and I could afford and since I had 2 retirement pension’s this military friend invited me to come and try out , as he said “ Living Life in Paradise “ and I took him up on it after about 7 months of thinking about it and during that time he introduced me to a young Filipina and we had so much in-common it was like we had known one another for years! I told her that I had no intention of having a relationship but asked if she wanted to be a friend to my son and I and graciously she said yes. I was 42 and she was 22. She had told me that she wasn’t looking to be in a relationship either but she would be glad to be our friend so long as we had a girlfriend of hers with us and I was thinking that she wasn’t a girl she is a lady and didn’t want any rumors about her seeing a Kano as she had just finished her degree in secondary science education and that rumors would cause her to loose any chance of her being a teacher and I understood. That was about 16 years ago and we have been apart only two days since then! We have a 12 year old girl now and my wife hasn’t had to work as we make enough from my pension’s. We also paid any and all debt that her family had taken to get her through college and we made life a little easier for her parents to live. All I can add is that dream’s can come true! 🙏😇👼🥰 Craig & Luzviminda Johnson Family. 20:11
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing
@ForceMultiplier
Жыл бұрын
Heyyy....atta boy, Craig. Much love!
@aprilevangelineeriksson9174
Жыл бұрын
I, however believe that a young person may fall in love with an elderly person. It hapoens when it happens.
@lindenbutters9396
11 ай бұрын
Forty two is still young and there is a big difference between sixty two and forty two!
@johannwilder1437
Жыл бұрын
My ex wife used to always say “family first”. What I soon realized was this meant her family does things for HER and puts HER first. But it wasn’t a 2 way street.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
ex wife now?
@johannwilder1437
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Yup ex wife now.
@AllenFreeman
Жыл бұрын
You seem like a very level-headed guy, Mike, as well as compassionate, and humble enough to admit the mistakes you made along the way.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen
@anniejanequeypo7169
10 ай бұрын
Mike I am a Filipina widow living in Hawaii. I met several guys on line had relationship I was wondering why at the end they always ask help and always monetary. Are this BEGGARS OR SCAMMERS. I had eight guys at different times all of them asking for monetary help.I told them I am not charitable institution I don’t donate money. What kind of human being are they.
@frederickosby7432
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information and insight, I'm not really online with anything as I don't like sight unseen. I'd rather have face to face interactions. I appreciate your time and knowledge you put into your videos. Keep up the great work. 👍🏽
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Frederick
@brucesnyder690
Жыл бұрын
My Wife passed away March 2017. I spent a year mourning and getting my head together. In April 2018 decided to give Thailand a shot. We had been going there many years. Joined a dating site and talked to a bunch of women. Then I met a special one. We talked and videoed for months. Went to Tland in July and met her. We've been together ever since. Getting married early next year. Never leaving Thailand!!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
great story..thanks for sharing Bruce
@shawn_and_jess
Жыл бұрын
I have now just married my Filipina. She is a wonderful woman. I had to learn through mistakes also. Ultimately I would not have met my Filipina if it was not for online sites. But ultimately my wife I met through mutual friend I met because of dating a girl through a site. I needed every experience to gain clarity and enough insight to identify the right woman for me. Ultimately it’s about ensuring you know what you want. What you need in a woman. Having standards that are proper and upright and then waiting to find the right woman that meets those things. But above all you need to be a man worthy of such a woman.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Shawn
@dazeltv1351
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that you found Janet. Wish you both nothing but happiness!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RetiredSignDude
Жыл бұрын
A nice down-to-earth real person, looking for same. Nice presentation.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@platoon1081
Жыл бұрын
"There's no fool like an old fool", and that goes for myself as well!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
so true
@avisheknath6874
Жыл бұрын
Just happened to me recently...i meet her in the middle east and were together for 2yrs..then she went back to Philippines...been supporting her for 2yrs..then all of a sudden saw her pregnant in Facebook..as usual single mother..be very aware of them
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@sgt.grinch3299
Жыл бұрын
I met my first wife while we were serving in the Marine Corps. After my divorce I dated many girls, then met my second wife at work. We dated, lived together for 5 years before marriage. 16 years later all is great. I hope the best for you Sir. Good luck.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thanks Sgt.
@dave-d-grunt
Жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Marine.
@dougm643
Жыл бұрын
Mike, you fortunate man. Sounds like you found a treasure in Janet. I am happy for both of you. A smart man learns from the lessons and mistakes of others. The rest of us learn the hard way. One wrong misstep can be costly and painful in many ways. I think I have found a good one online. I did not want or intend on LDR or communicating with a Filipina till I got there. Then I fell into a free dating site. Temptation got the best of me. A couple of lessons later. So far so good. Only time will tell. But my neck is out. I am one condo sale away from getting on a plane to find out. Good luck everybody.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Doug and thanks for sharing
@everettjoyce1012
Жыл бұрын
Make sure her husband is dead, if she is married and her husband is still alive, but has been gone for a long time, doesn't matter how long, he can come back and blackmail YOU OR HER for being with his wife, there is no divorce in the Philippines, you can get in trouble for being with a married woman if her husband find out, you've up shot creek without a paddle, make sure that they are free, no marriage. that's a NO NO.
@homebasebelgium359
Жыл бұрын
You're a lucky man, Mike! Those good Filipina girls are as rare as a four leaf clover. Hold on to her with all your might!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@kevinplusfun3743
Жыл бұрын
Excellent informative video Mike, Thank you; keep them coming. 😎
@DumagueteRentals
Жыл бұрын
Thank for watching... Kevin!
@kevinplusfun3743
Жыл бұрын
@@DumagueteRentals You are welcome!
@glenncash9514
Жыл бұрын
That is the best advice you could give to anyone looking for a lady in the Philippines. Make sure they are loving with there family made the biggest difference for me been married for 10 years with a Great lady
@mikecampbell7502
Жыл бұрын
Wow Mike, your video just blew me away. Thanks a bunch for sharing your personal story. Your advice is priceless. You have done well and you deserve it. God bless.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Medicare does not cover you outside of the states. Please talk to an agent that works with medicare to get better info for your needs. Saturday I will post a video on Insurance
@rachelduncan5560
Жыл бұрын
My mum is Philippine my dad meet her 20 years ago not on line it was from a magazine called pen friends from around the world she was working in a Hong Kong at the time he got to know her with letters & phone calls then he got to meet her in Hong Kong then after that he got to go to The Philippines to meet her family it was amazing I have been there 4 time it is the best place in the world you could not wish for a anything better they are not all like that my dad would do the people do everything to help you we are going back this summer yes you have to help her family. You will have to talk to my dad & he will tell the amazing story about him & the Philippines 🇵🇭
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing a very nice story
@dave-d-grunt
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I met while we were both doing “overseas tours”. 47 years later we are growing old together.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
great story
@EricSmith-jw4lu
7 ай бұрын
He’s teaching you how to properly used
@JonSudlowpc
5 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the story and advice mike. I'm learning a lot from people like you.
@mikesphilippineretirement
5 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@colinwoodford1308
Жыл бұрын
Great advice Mike thanks so much for sharing your experience to be aware of such scams. I had been unlucky so far as I keep getting those asking for money after chatting a week or more when I thought she is the good ones 😔. It’s really hard to find a sincere woman who actually want a life partner
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Colin
@nicoz7662
6 ай бұрын
A good rule of thumb is the One-and-a-half Rule: If you want a working-age full-time companion, you need to offer at least 1.5x what she could make working full-time if currently unemployed or working in the grey economy. If she's employed full-time at a good company, budget 2x her monthly salary because she is taking a risk quitting her job for you.
@kevinegger9646
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience myself. I was on Filipino Cupid. Talked to several girls and right away they started asking for money giving a hard luck story. Or needing a new phone. So that was a red flag. Then I met one that didn't ask for anything. I thought maybe she might be ok. Then one time one the phone to her she didn't hang up after our conversation. I stayed on the line and listened. She was having a conversation with a guy . It sounded like he was at the table with her. She was having dinner at the time and she said she was alone. So I called her back and confronted her. She tried telling me that it was the waiter but the conversation was to long and I didn't buy it. That was the end. Then I met the one I'm married to now. She had been working in Manila for a long time friend to support her son who was living with her parents. She was from the mountains above Moalboal in Cebu. She met me at the airport and we've been together ever since. Wonderful woman 34 years old. Her parents have a lot of land and farm. I wasn't aware they had the land until later. Now we are trying to finish our house, which she had already started building before I met her. So you can find a good one. You just have to be smart.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@robingeorgetowntx
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had two Filipina girlfriends here in the states and needless to say they are very loyal and beautiful people.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@jonoda894
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your relationship Mike, and thank you for sharing your bad experiences also.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@DHarri9977
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, it sounds like you have a wonderful lady, you look happy and are living a comfortable life, it's really nice to hear.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
I am! I will do a video soon so everyone can meet Janet
@Discoveryplustrueexperiences
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I like how you are saying the facts! It is good to hear you share the mistakes that you made beforehand. It opens up our eyes to what can take place. It is like the third time is the charm. You talk level about what it should be and that proof of when you give money. Especially if you have met someone online and they are overseas. Janet sounds like a very great catch for you big time. Have you thought of her doing a video from her side? I mean sharing about those honest women there in the Philippines and what they are looking for in a foreign man? The values and so on how she decided to open up to you.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@milagroslluisma6499
Жыл бұрын
Congrats, you finally found the one truly for you. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines, and stay away from scammers. There are people who take advantage of your vulnerable situation.
@charlesbronson5235
Жыл бұрын
Yes always ask to see what you sent money to buy until trust is accomplished and love is established and you both become one and do you can both trust, love, respect and protect.
@countryroads5234
Жыл бұрын
Agreed my fb ldr fiancé sends me a simple list each month of what she spends where and when with a total…still does it even now after almost three years …plus it helps me learn prices and places she shops
@elyzadiagdal2882
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mike Not all women in online Honest So becareful and Awareness the Scammers You mist no first the Family of the woman, Some women here Supported Thier Parents Brothers and Sisters that's the life here in Philippines.
@Stetsonhatman
Жыл бұрын
My situation was a bit different. I met a mature Filipina (39) online when I was 46. I visited her and met her family she was a good woman - school teacher, eldest in her family. I returned and married her 6 months later, but we both stayed and continued to work in our respective countries but took turns visiting each other. I took early retirement at 59 now we reside together in the Philz so I got lucky. If I had not met her, then ideally, I would have retired and moved to the Philippines first, then started to meet local girls to find a "good" wife. Meeting online is rather risky to base any long term plans.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing a nice story
@Kitiwake
Жыл бұрын
Ph. school teachers.. The worst. I was in ph. for 7 mouths with a school teacher. She was on line doing sex chats with foreigners when she was with me. I found out when she left her messenger open in her laptop. The teachers her school didn't give a damn about teaching the kids but were the biggest charters on line... Why? Because there have to have a level of English to qualify as teachers. The talk amongst most of them between themselves was about sex, foreigners and money. I got daily reports. Filipina teachers can't keep anything to themselves.
@edwardmcdonald6320
Жыл бұрын
I plan to come soon I'm 68 retired and appreciate all your research . It Eddie from USA philadelphia!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie
@manilamartin1001
Жыл бұрын
I had a huge problem with my American friends. They networked all the filipino girls off my fb and started sending them all money. It's been a disaster. my friends are batting less than 20% on getting a good girl. Glad to hear good stories. Men from USA are starving these days.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@DaveEPie
Жыл бұрын
American men are foolish w their money and hearts. I bet you even warned them and told them what not to do.
@teds8928
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Great video. 61 year old US Navy Vet here hoping to move to the Philippines one day. Thanks again
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you. See you soon
@teds8928
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Absolutely sir, I’m subscribed and following your channel. I get home from work in the morning and look forward to seeing a new video from you. Keep up the awesome work, it’s much appreciated
@hewsi5751
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike I'm currently at the time and stage of my life to make a move and Phillipines is on my radar .I have visited before a few times in vacation mode . Watching your videos and information is great . Cheers Sean from Australia
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thank you..see you soon
@BrotherRoy
Жыл бұрын
Met Sheryl online in 2007. She believed I was the one and I had no clue. I got engaged, twice, but yet Sheryl believed I would eventually come. She beat me playing online billiard and the game was for me to come and visit. I don't make promises I don't keep. In 2013, I slipped on a patch of ice and in a week, I arrived in Manila where there is no ice and snow. We had difficult times at first because cultures, language clash. However, she's a better person than I am. She believed. We married 9 months later, and it's has been 9 years married as of this month. Twenty-two years difference doesn't present an issue when both are matured and communication rules the day. I'm here to stay and I'm grateful to be living here. I'm enjoying the best years of my life.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Great story BrotherRoy...Thanks for sharing
@billyakin3301
Жыл бұрын
To me, online relationships are BUNK!! Looking women in the eye and feeling their energy is where it's at. I have resisted all of the Dating Sites, and Facebook interactions. I don't intend to get involved with anyone for quite awhile after I'm there...if at all.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Billy
@michaelbingley4321
Жыл бұрын
Good video Mike! Sound advice that comes from real life experience. I've been Phil 4 years now and can relate to everything you say. Will try to catch more your vids. 👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael thanks for watching
@peterhlywa9047
Жыл бұрын
Good for you Mike for having the guts to move in the first place, takes a big commitment to actually move... no one can tell you how, just have to be street wise, understand between sincere & pretend. I've lost some wonderful women all married now while I'm getting older & still single...enjoy your life ... cheer's 😊
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter
@kenlyn2208
Жыл бұрын
I admit… I got lucky. Met Lyn in person and we hit it off. It’s now 12yrs later. Now we’re building a home on Cebu. And it’s her earnings that’s building the home. She’s so proud to do it
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Great story, Thanks for sharing
@peteh6063
Жыл бұрын
Mike you’re not the first one and will not be last one that fell prey to the script in the Philippines. Myself I’ve thought about some of the online sites… but I’m resisting and taking the approach of boots on the ground next year and take a slow approach when it comes to that. And as I make friends my social circle will grow… And then who knows.I’m happy and active but at this point in my life 60+ want something different. I’m happy that things have worked out fine for you and you found a great partner and happiness.🍻🇨🇦😎
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Pete
@xavierkoolat6926
Жыл бұрын
WOW !!! Before viewing this video, I watched your video on 10 reasons to NOT move to the Ph. Is. Mike, you are about the coolest, most honest guy of all the videos on the Ph. Is. that I have watched. Maybe Old Paul, Gio, and Dan (Vagabond Awake) each come close to you, but you are explicit, accurate, and matter of fact. Great advice. You cover more points than the others do in their videos. Even after a few years of me watching their videos, I've learned a few more things that you have covered. Thanks.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thank you for that very nice commet
@blocboi-o5439
5 ай бұрын
If we are to be honest with ourselves. A lot of the older foreigners are dating or marrying younger Asian women is because they're not able to find young beautiful women in their own country and so that's why they're using the strength of the American money to influence the Asian women unfortunately. Most people on KZitem have to start being honest when it comes to making videos pertaining to finding love abroad with Filipinos Thai women or any women of Asia. That is the reason why a lot of older foreigners and retirees are moving abroad and getting married or finding younger women because they're not able to date or marry or find younger beautiful women that will like them.
@tommycash9
Жыл бұрын
I found a good wife online. I spent four year's searching. I met some scammer's. I caught on quick because I had researched. I met alot of women. Most of them weren't scammer's. I helped one of them. I finally met Joy. I knew right away that she was different from all of the other's. I went there in 2017 to visit. we already knew that we would be together. She moved here to Washington State in 2018. We are married and have a three year old daughter now. I am absolutely blessed in life now. We plan on moving back home to Dumaguete,(Bacong, Timbaou) in four year's.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Tom. Happy that you found a good wife in Joy God bless both of you. Please look me up when you return to Dumaguete
@tommycash9
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Thank you Mike. We will definitely meet with you when we return. I look forward to it.
@davidbatin1699
10 ай бұрын
If you are 65, single or divorced & retired either marry someone your age or stay single. Don't go there & marry someone half your age or even younger. They are marrying you for money not for love. Besides there is nothing in common with someone young enough to be your daughter.
@dealerslicenseops
6 ай бұрын
Spoken like a true simp. Enjoy your 300 lb dependapotomus in ohio
@Simplengpinaymorena
5 ай бұрын
Exactly mostly young woman
@user-gb1ry9be8z
Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, I have found your videos very interesting. My wife and I have been married for over 25 years now so we met back when you subscribed to a service and they would send you a magazine with pictures and addresses. Back then it was mail and phone calls(calls about$1.75 per minute.) We have a home on Panglao but for now we are at our home in Florida. I prefer living in the Phils. but our daughter is not yet married (she is 23, a good Filipina, still living at home with us) We do try to get back to Panglao for a couple of months each year and look forward to living there permanently after our daughter marries. Good luck with your marriage and your channel.
@Srichardson64
Жыл бұрын
Is why I call it fakebook ;) EDIT don't feel bad many of us have been scammed... but many have found a good woman in the end... so chin up ...like u said...old dawgs new tricks...takes us a time or three to learn ;)
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jame1seire
7 ай бұрын
Well put Mike. A good background on finding the right lady. Cheers and Blessings to you, your lady and family.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thank you
@Srichardson64
Жыл бұрын
excellent advice Mike period
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn
@RRoss5035
Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy....this is really an enlightening video. I've lived in Asia for 25+ years and still found value. Awesome my man....new subscriber here!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Time2Live.online
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike. I hope you don't still feel taken advantage of with your first few experiences. What you purchased was a valuable education, and now you are sharing that education with others, well done my friend. I'm just thankful that back in 1995 when I became an expat and left the US for Costa Rica that there were no online dating sites.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Not at all lesson learned. I just trust to much and beleive the sad stories. I am happy with my life here
@emelyngordon6942
Жыл бұрын
Good girl and young and don’t ask for more!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
janet is great
@JO-mg6xc
Жыл бұрын
you don’t find a girlfriend, you buy her
@aprilevangelineeriksson9174
Жыл бұрын
Lol!
@BillyTimes-dw7vs
10 ай бұрын
I hate to say it your absolutely correct pretty much.
@dawnegan3984
7 ай бұрын
And continue to pay and pay and pay if you don't send her money she will find someone else will.
@BillyTimes-dw7vs
7 ай бұрын
@@dawnegan3984 facts and again facts
@2102Chris
7 ай бұрын
Whatever 😂😂😂😂
@santosgenaro991
Жыл бұрын
Hi.mr.mike I'm so amazed your retirement in the Philippines and your true love partner congrats and more power to you!! Also I'm pilipino from arizona..
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Hi nice to meet you
@hankhessig6586
6 ай бұрын
Wow do we have to be vaccinated in 2024 to go to the PI
@rositagundayao5826
Жыл бұрын
I found this talk very enlightening.......thank you, Sir, for the sharing May GOD bless you and your family, too
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@daveh5947
Жыл бұрын
You have to meet the bad so you recognize the good ones!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
yes you do Dave
@nelsonmaodeferro5984
Жыл бұрын
She's gold. Great story man.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
I'm blessed
@trentarbeau8753
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing your experience with us. I too have not had the best results in my past. But the one I’m with now have checked some of the boxes that you suggested on. Plus, I too, made a decision for 30+ as well. There’s plenty of men looking for the 20’s or teen’s. I wasn’t one of them. Thanks again for sharing your experience here. And I like the all honesty up from decision. Even though it doesn’t always work out with both sides. When the right one comes along you will see the difference between her to the other. Thanks again
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@danant62
2 ай бұрын
Geez Mike, you have done well. I know you had a few obstacles but you found your mate. I would like to find/be with an honest, caring and genuine lady but it sure isn't easy and like you I have made a few mistakes. Are you aware of any sites i can access, look at etc.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
In person or facebook is how i found Janet
@danant62
Ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Can you suggest any facebook sites..
@chico2581
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for sharing your experiences, your mistakes are our wisdom, thank you
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@kurtminer9661
Жыл бұрын
Refreshing good sound advice without the bs. I found this very educating, just subscribed.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@countryroads5234
Жыл бұрын
Salamat Mike…My first two online fb ldr relationships did not work out because they both violated my 3 simple boundaries i set up from the beginning…dont lie to me, cheat, or ask for money…the third time was the charm as i found a beautiful 30 year old filipina with high morals and very caring…and a great family …who was burned first by a Filipino and then by a foreigner who lied to her from the start…so im retiring again next year to return and marry someone who values me and protects my pesos …she has never asked for anything in almost 3 years …now im a black belt in vetting them and she actually vetted me too lol
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Great story and thanks for sharing
@tlerew12
Жыл бұрын
Mike, what a great service you have given expats with you video-- should almost be required viewing! Well done.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank You
@roberteskut5195
Жыл бұрын
I have been online with several women. So far I only found 2 women that didn’t ask for money. The one had kids that I didn’t catch in her profile. She wasn’t upset I ended up saying goodbye. She respected me for it. The other right now, doesn’t ask me for anything. Especially money. She just wants my time and share experiences.
@charliestride8803
Жыл бұрын
I found my girlfriend when I travelled in September Introduced by staff at the hotel I was staying Meet her family Now coming back for Christmas Then hopefully move out with her next year and renting in DUMAGUETE Good luck in you new life Chaz
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Great Chaz see you when you get here
@ovlov245
25 күн бұрын
Awesome Mike. thank you. It took guts to do this I can tell , you are a great Man and you are blessed to find a great woman.
@mikesphilippineretirement
18 күн бұрын
thank you
@Lawskipper
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I've been watching the Pea quite a bit, and started branching out before visiting the PH, so I thereby discovered Mike's videos. Not new to this; I have dated mostly women in and from South America and the Caribbean for years now, as I will not date western women. I'm just learning the lay of the land in the PH now. These videos are great. Mike has a folksy, utterly candid manner of presentation, and is so humble that he is willing to share his own experiences for our benefit. I really respect that. It is so much better than the wannabe's who are apparently trying to supplement their income by producing naive videos where they just try too hard. Thank you, Mike. Kudos to you.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Doug..When you get here first coffee is on me
@Lawskipper
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Well, thank you kindly Mike. I'll be in Cebu on Feb 6, if I can get the last minute matters taken care of here.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
@@Lawskipper we will be in Cebu City Feb 5 - 10 near IT Park
@Lawskipper
Жыл бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Thank you for the reply, Mike. Turns out I'll be in Cebu the morning of February 5, and staying in Up Town for a week. I would love to get together with you guys and take you up on the coffee offer, lol. It would be great to learn the lay of the land from you folks.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
@@Lawskipper facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079610481824 contact me on fb as i will arrive in Cebu on the 6th of Feb
@miketaylor9969
18 күн бұрын
Those are the smart ones,they know how to get in Your pockets long term vs. the short term scam
@gordontainsch2624
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike. Your message is one of 'caution' and practical sense. You said you were 'needy' and that's never good. One should be content and happy with one's own company and knowing that God is with him or her. Being 'needy' sets you up for failure and heart ache. I find that animals are the best company for me. Unconditional love. I will look for the same in a woman. My good friend has a Phillipina girlfriend after having two Thai girlfriend who 'took him to the cleaners.' Yes he pays for everything but he's a millionaire here in the states and bought a house for her in country. Her family comes first for her and he respects that. He's 65 and she's 31. Six months there and six months here in the US for him as she has never been here. He could never find a girl better in the states for him because he can be difficult to get along with and is not very good looking...so it's all about the pesos.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@andyshelly3473
Жыл бұрын
i spent 2 years talking to here before i came over for a month , i met her on filipina cupid . we got engaged and i just finished the fiance visa . im planing on going back over this summer for another month . we have a lot in common and she is very caring and attentive to my needs , she paid for our hotel and picked me up at the airport , she cooked for me the minuit she got up in the morning . i got lucky and found a good one first try .
Пікірлер: 1,1 М.