What happened to this American in 7 years in the Filipino family

Meet Adam, an American who has been visiting the Philippines for 7 years in a row and has now settled here with his Filipino wife. But as a digital nomad, he has traveled to almost every country in Southeast Asia. Adam told me about the dating culture in the Philippines, how to make friends with locals, and why Filipinos don’t like to move out from their parents. Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:31 American Influence
02:18 Speaking Tagalog
04:43 Filipino vs American Girlfriend
06:53 Dating in the Philippines
08:31 Living with Parents
12:25 How to Make Friends with Filipinos
15:12 Traffic in the Philippines
15:36 Filipino Food
16:57 Life in Detroit vs Manila
20:41 The Dark Side of a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
23:47 Local Friends
25:48 Advice for Foreigners

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[TheSunflower]

I am from the Philippines and British passport holder. I worked abroad (UAE/Scotland/Norway) since 1978. In 2022 I returned here in the Philippines to retire. Bought a condo in Manila and just finished building my 7 bedrooms all en-suite retirement home in the province 2 hours drive by car from Manila. I adopted my eldest sister and her husband who are in their 80's and do not have children and only finished grade 5 in school. I also adopted my younger sister whose contract was terminated in Dubai because of Covid. If I will not allow them to live with me in the provinces - they will end up begging in the streets! I also built a pet area for their rescued 50 plus dogs and cats from Dubai and Manila. The Bible says we are the extension of God's helping hands. Do you think I will have a peaceful sleep thinking my sister's are begging in the streets while I am enjoying the fruits of my hardwork abroad? My conscience tells me to help them and God will pay me back - and I thank God I am blessed to be a blessing to my family who ended up poor to no fault of their own. I am Westernised in my thinking but I kept the compassion in my heart.

[cherryblossom]

An American and a Russian talking , in one of the friendliest place on earth. ❤

[NadegeNormil]

Just came back from the Philippines 🇵🇭 and it stole my heart 🥰. I love the people, food and vibes. The friendliest people on earth!!!! ❤

[lilie]

I love how he explained the culture more than the "dating" aspect. He appreciates wife not because she is Filipina but because she is wonderful as a person. I love how he did not encourage people to go to Philippines just to date and get married. I know people wanna retire and find a wife here but that's not the only thing Philippines can offer. There are misconceptions about women here. Foreigners thought Filipinas are submissive like any other asian countries do. Filipinas have values different from neighboring countries cause we have mix of west and east culture. Filipinas are family oriented like asians are and ambitious and confident like westerners are. They will not bow on you because are a man. They will like you because you are worthy husband.

[dannynicart]

Having a Filipina wife has given me valuable insights into Filipino culture. Although my family and I reside in North America, we frequently visit the Philippines.

[zzzzzsleeping]

This guy is no complainer.
He is just like a Filipino enduring everything the nature throw in to him. Very rare to find in the west these days.
American learning Filipino resilience.

[evelynahinton]

The new generations now a days the majority of the Filipinos family don't live with their family. Some of them have to leave the nest to find a better job and a better life but the one thing that haven't change is helping their families when they can. I love the dynamics of a filipino family we take care of our elders no matter what and we always take care of each other.

[WilliamFluery]

The big difference between where you are in Manila and Detroit is people are not trying to mug or murder you throughout the day.

[samuraik-os]

Thank you Max for this content and showing content representing the Filipino people! Adam has great appreciation for Filipino culture and it's people and the positives of its society. I'm filipino-Canadian but always appreciate other Western cultures loving our country.

[jonapatil]

I'm an OFW. since I was a girl. until I got married. from dubai, malaysia, qatar. now I'm in Europe. I saw how much and how important we Filipinos are in other countries. not because of racial pride but I saw that I'm Filipino only those who know how to help. because most people still fear God. I hope that the Lord will always bless us, my countrymen who are of another race. God knows. We are here on the surface of the world. We are just visitors.

[victoriafediuk]

This guy is telling the truth what he experience living in the Philippines, especially living with his in laws. That's nice to know. yup...100%. Thanks god Bless.

[Yosefhan]

Philippines 🇵🇭 is a mix of different culture Eastern and Western combined... So often most of the Filipino population can speak English...and family bond is close and strong in asia.

[Budury]

The way he speaks is quite respectful...Great word choice. humble guy.

[nikkilogan]

Very well said! Thanks Adam & Max.
A very cool way that an American & Russian talking with each other loving the Philippines!
Your all welcome here. Thanks guys 😎💖

[kaizerkun]

In the Philippines no matter how old you are your family will still take care of you.

[johnadams]

just to give you context, the past Filipinos are mostly nomads. Thats why we have "bayanihan", where houses can be carried anytime theres a need to move.
aside from that, the Philippine land is pretty rich, early people were originally farmers, they make a lot of kids to help with the farm, thats basically why the Philippines have extreme family ties... not to mention, in the past, wealth can be measured by the number of kids you have or how big your clan is.

[nellyblancaflor]

KANYA KANYANG KARANASAN. We live in middle to lower middle class subd in metro mla but we have internet, smart tv, 2 bathrooms, quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to church, grocery/supermarket, drugstore, clean streets, very peaceful. Will never trade this life anywhere else in this planet. Marami mga subdivisions surounding like us. 😊

[bornonjuly]

Wow i like your spot there .Your guest is a real family man . He is a good kind of expats fully adjusted and integrated to the Philippine life.

[noritacantal]

Salute to him for his effort to learn tagalog...though he's a foreigner....better than most FilAm who doesnt even speak simple word and they are proud of it.😮😮😮

[donwebb]

They do not have the same sense of humor at all.
I've been married to 2 Filipinas. (37+ years). Go to where they grew up and diug deep into their way of life, then you truly understand their culture. Big cities are plastic and about $$$.

They are the most hospitable culture in the world. I have been around the world.