What it is like being married to a Filipina. American married to a Pinay🇵🇭

What it is like being married to a Filipina. American married to a Pinay

What it is like being married to a Filipina. An American view on being married to a wife from the Philippines and living in America. Cultural differences that are funny and sometimes odd.

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[PhilippinesFarmLife]

I have been married for 15 years. First 8 years we lived in the states. After my retirement we moved back to Batangas. Best decision of my life.

[michaelmccullough]

I have now been married to my Filipina wife for 34 years. She has many of the traits you mentioned in the video. I admit that it took a little while to get used to them. But, its been so worth it. Although, she takes 'Filipina Time' to new levels. I tell her all the time that she would be late for her own funeral. 🤪🤪 In the end, she is still my best friend and I love her to death. I wouldn't trade her for the world.

[harleypiper]

Been married to my pinay for 32yrs. She's my best friend and love of my life. What a cook. Never regret it one bit.

[michaelriemer]

I was married to my wonderful Filipino wife for 17 years, when she passed away at just 44 years of age. At 4 feet 10 inches and 98 pounds, she was tiny. But though small in stature, she was no meek lamb, but an intelligent, feisty, take-charge kind of lady. She been gone almost 4 years now. I still miss her so very much.

[milesu.]

10 yrs ago I made the best decision of my couldn't be happier

[NSScom]

After 10yrs the hardest thing for me is the DOUBTING. She will ask the same question 3x and 4x different times. You can give the same answer every time and it is followed with skepticism But a stranger can answer the same question and it's taking as fact.
But she is the hardest working, most loyal and loving person I have ever met.

[dialnfish]

I absolutely love it when my wife has Tampo 🤗. This is where I'm glad to be married to a Filipina. Her Tampo doesn't discourage me, it actually motivates me. This is the chance to go fishing, camping, to go shopping for your lures, reels, fishing poles etc... Or get things done around the house without her bothering you, this is the best time to do whatever you want that needs to be done.

[_BAD_MERC_]

I am engaged to a girl from Antipolo (actually, right near Loreland Farm resort) and we have been friends for 17 years. We are excited for this and we have gone over enough subjects to begin to understand that the transition won't just be immediate. First and foremost, I want her to have independence and individuality. She is educated and witty. We are best friends! We have no secrets and we both have expectations and I want her to have a voice. We also understand that we are a team. She loves to watch me cook when we are video messaging and both of us share the same excitement to prepare and eat cuisine together from our respective countries. LOL, I told her I don't eat heads, though. She is perfect and amazing. I cannot believe how lucky we are and everyday will be a new day of wonder and discovery. However, we both understand that it won't be a fairy tale. We have the blessings of her mother and brothers. Her father has long passed away, as has mine. My (our) house has an office and there's a comfy and private place to video chat with her friends and family and she will need that because I am sure emotions will come out and privacy is paramount. I know her friends and they all have an open invitation to come vacation and stay here (Southwest Florida, 15 minutes from the beaches). I am writing as your video plays. She always seems to have my health as her priority. If I tell her I feel sick, "You need to drink meds". She has a nurturing demeanor and I love that. I am glad you addressed tipping. She doesn't drive. Never has BUT we are gonna teach her far away from the possibility of other motorists. Until then or until she feels like she has the desire to learn - we will have an Uber account. Tipping is pretty important in that regard. Every place she goes now is train, Jeepney, or sidecar motorcycle. So far we don't have a date yet but we have both spent considerable time with K-1 Visa info and whatnot. Here's the only problem we might face; We have been friends for 17 years. 17 PROVABLE years with letters exchanged, social media post memories over a decade old, etc... It wasn't until we both were laid off during the pandemic that we have a moment to slow down and really mutually discover what's been there between us the whole time. However, we have not met **in the two years preceding the application process**. Neither of us believe that's necessary and would only slow down the process of saving for the financial aspect of moving, relocation expenses (we are shipping her belongings here gradually) and we both believe meeting and then being separated again immediately would create emotional distress on us both. Also, we were in a pandemic and arbitrary leisure travel has been extremely difficult and limited. Also, I care for my mother solely. she is 73, just had a double bypass and generally has me assist or help her about ever other day. I don't know what stipulations we will need to follow but travel right now is a practical impossibility. We both lost our jobs for the pandemic and neither of us have a considerable nest egg or vacation time. I make good money and can support her. Right now she is still playing catch up because her new job came with a substantial decrease in pay - so I send her money every week. Not a lot to me, but enough for her not to worry or have empty pockets. I do believe this is the longest reply I have ever typed. I thank you for your valuable information and advice. We are very much in love and cannot go a day without speaking.

[arthurleino]

My wife and I celebrated 32 years of marriage in August. Nanay and Tatay live with us too. The video calls usually take place in their room. Her youngest sister is here, so Nanay watches grandson sometimes. All and all it is good!

[mhVcsgBy]

The nursing bit really struck me. When I was lying in bed with a high fever, I heard my British ex-wife on the phone to her relatives that I had "man flu" and it was so annoying for her to be expected to do something about it. I actually had viral flu and was so weak I could physically not get out of bed. My ex-wife would refuse to even get me a glass of water. Luckily our children have grown up and I could divorce her. Must be nice to actually have a literal partner who supports you in your hours where you most need it instead of simply ignoring you (... and obviously spending all the money you earn - but that goes without saying).

[jgrb]

Hope you get to read this. Tampo is caused by something you have done which makes a pinay feels like her heart has been squeezed that it hurts and sometimes goes for several days. Mostly caused by small things like attention, a hug, etc. Guys, all you need to do is reassure her of your love, a kiss, and ask her what she's angry about. In a snap all those hard feelings will be gone. In bisaya just make "puyok".

[williamgood]

I only been married only 6 month to my filipina, My wife hates filipinio time and get mad at me if I am late. Everything else you said is about spot on.. I am still learning about her culture and trying to learn Bisaya at my age is a struggle..lol thank you for your content.

[dannynicart]

I'm married to a Filipina scientist for years now and counting. Blessed with a daughter. Of course, our marriage is not perfect but we make sure to settle differences scientifically and civilly. LOL.

[Scruffers]

I've been married to a Filipina for 16 years, together for 19 years. We're going through some challenges right now, maybe because we've been through some major changes in life (we deconverted from Christianity together and took the kids out of Christian school and we also moved from the Philippines to the USA in 2017), and I'm middle aged and probably going through mid-life-crisis, but overall, she has turned out to be an amazing wife and mother.

[imeldadietz]

I'm a Filipina living in Germany. When we have a party at home, we usually invited our Filipino friends a hour ahead before the venue started😉. You also forgot to mention that everytime Filipinos are invited, you have to cook more foods because they do drag friends along with them whom you haven't seen/met/ totally strangers to you. But because Filipinos are themselves really one of the most hospitable people around the world, it never bothers them having visitors and catered them with everything they have and whole heartedly welcomed everyone

[TRIPDAWG]

I was laughing out loud about the eyebrow response! Hilarious

[kmen]

I worked so hard to get rid of the "tampo". I realized it's toxic and can harm a relationship. I now explain why I'm angry and evaluate our actions leading to the disagreement. It's so hard to not revert to tampo when that's a common response you see and experience. Just remembering the silent war in the house when I was young... there's no shouting but oooohhh the tension!

[EngrCo]

Concerning the video chat, imagine a group call with 10 different people reciting the Rosary every night.

[microsplect]

Hi! Thank you for an outstanding video! I was born in Southern Philippines and came to the US almost 4 decades ago. I loved being married to an American guy. There are three awesome traits I noticed with most American men I met: Patient, Intelligent, and funny. When I am in a "tampo" mode, I tell my husband, " I do not want to talk to anyone". Tampo or temper tantrum usually is triggered by being upset about events at home and can also be physiological such as hormone changes in females. In my case, not talking would prevent me from saying words that should not have been said in other words, things that I will later regret. It also gives me time to reflect about the destructive torturous effect of a "tampo" on others. So I make sure it only lasts for a few minutes.

[davidscott]

My wife is the best thing thats ever happened to me. She looks after me and I love being an instadad to her 2 kids.