Conservative Filipino Women: Things You Need To Know About Courtship, Dating And Marriage In The Philippines

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The majority of the Filipino women are shy and reserved. They are so much different from the girls in the West. So, if you are a Westerner, hoping to know a Filipina woman, you should first understand her nature.

This way, you won’t be surprised with her responses and reactions. This page is solely dedicated to exploring the facts of conservatism in the Philippines and how it influences the pretty ladies in the country, especially when it comes to courtship, dating, and marriage.

Filipina Women Are Conservative

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The majority of the Filipinos are Catholic and their religious practices have taught the women to be conservative, faithful, loving and adoring to their husband.

They are also taught how important it is to remain pure on her wedding day. The country values the importance of a family. In fact, unlike the Western countries, there is no divorce in the Philippines.

For married couples who wish to end their marriage, there is annulment but the process is tough and expensive. There are grounds for annulment and unfortunately, in the country, infidelity is not one. If you are from a working class going through annulment is not affordable.

Filipino women are conservative and this is one of their attributes that makes them even more attractive especially to Westerners who rarely find one in their country. White women are mostly loud and liberated, so finding traditional and sober women in the Philippines is a breath of fresh air to the Whites.

Women From Philippines Are Ideal Brides

Girls from the Philippines are highly-regarded due to their being conservative and submissive in marriage. Filipinas are timid and shy but they are great at what they do.

They can cook, clean the house, do the laundry, look after their younger siblings and study at the same time. However, while they are independent and strong women, there are a lot of restrictions when it comes to dating and courtship.

Women don’t laugh out loud in public to get attention. They should wait for the man to make the first move. It is a point against a woman if she wears her heart on her sleeve.

Filipino Girls Are Decent and Reserved

She should control her emotions and suppress her feelings. Due to this, a number of Filipinas are left broken hearted after falling in love with a friend, who is wooing another woman, in most cases, a friend close to her.

Filipinas also dress decently and appropriately. They shun from wearing micro shorts and sleeveless or very revealing dresses because if they do, the society would think of them as bar girls and prostitutes. Only the latter dare to dress that way.

When they go out, they also need to get home early because if they come home too late, especially with a man, her parents and neighbors would take it negatively against her.

Also, you can rarely see a Filipina alone with a man unless he is her brother, relative, boyfriend or husband. She is trained to never leave herself alone with a man, so in most cases, you will finder her with a friend or relative to accompany her.

Courtship with Conservative Filipino Women

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Courtship with Filipina women is literally laborious. Parents prefer that their daughters are courted at home. Traditional courtship requires men to serve her family. He fetches them water and splits firewood. He serenades her, faces the dare and challenges of her father and brothers and overcomes the threatening stares of her mother.

In modern times, men need not do those stuff anymore. However, it is still required that he faces her family. If you want to court a Filipina woman, be prepared for the day of meeting her entire clan. Yes, even if you are still courting her they will introduce you to the entire family if there are occasions and you happen to be there.

You can also send her flowers and love letters to express your interest in her. Spend if necessary, after all as they say, “you can never love without giving.”

During courtship the family measures the man’s being a gentleman, ability to respect the woman’s family and servitude. Since Filipinas are beautiful and adorable, expect to find other men wooing for her love and she will choose the best among her suitors.

Dating in the Philippines

If you earned her sweet “yes” you might think that you can go alone with her already. Well, yes but not real fast. You will still visit her at her home and on your first date out, expect that she will bring someone to chaperone her. So, her best friend or sister might join.

You are also expected to ask permission from her parents and fetch her at her home. There will be curfews and you should bring her back home on the agreed time, otherwise, you will lose the trust of her parents and it’s the last thing you want.

However, dating in the Philippines has slowly changed over time. Some just agree to meet at the mall, in a café or restaurant. Dating can also now happen alongside courtship.

Girls now see dating as getting to know stage and they are open to having a dinner or going to a movie with someone courting them but before, courting only takes place at home and they only date when she said “yes” to him.

During the dating stage, the family will continue to assess the man’s intentions, so it is important that you look at the price. Filipina girls don’t just go on a date without the intention of marrying the man who courted her.

When she said yes and started dating with you, she is hoping that you will be the man who will wait for her at the altar. Filipinas have a serious attitude towards relationship.

The change in attitude and practices has made the dating game in the Philippines more friendly to Westerners. Girls are now open to meeting someone they just know online. However, majority still bring a chaperon on the first meeting and they still introduce the man to their family.

Marriage with Filipinas

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Marriage is a sacred thing in the Philippines. When girls marry someone, they believe that it will last forever. Annulment, divorces or separation do not occur in their mind. When they said, “I do” they meant it and intended to deliver their vow.

If you are a foreigner and you wish to bring your Filipina girlfriend in your country, you should marry her in the Philippines first. Wedding in the country is one of the well-celebrated occasions.

In fact, it reunites the family and distant relatives. Her siblings, cousins, and close friends will be among the entourage. Her parents’ kumare and kumpare, and the politicians close to the family will comprise the sponsors. Everyone who knows the family is expected to be there. So yes, wedding in the Philippines is quite costly because of the number of guests.

The wedding is expensive but finding a Filipina wife is all worth it. Filipina women are committed, dutiful and responsible. They make a trusted partner, a caring and supportive wife, and a hard-working mother. This is the reason why foreigners travel to the Philippines to find a Filipina wife.

More Foreigners Prefer Filipina Brides

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If you are willing to take a chance and join the courtship and dating game in the Philippines, the experience will be real fun and be fulfilling, especially if you meet your Filipina bride.

Don’t hesitate to start your search and begin it by joining online dating sites. A number of foreigners and Filipina women have met and found their forever via these channels.

There are already thousands of successful love stories in FilipinoCupid.com, PinaLove.com, AsianDating.com, FilipinoKisses.com, ChristianFilipina.com, and Cebuanas.com. Have faith and enjoy the same fate, the one meant for you could be the girl or man who is also online today. So don’t delay, join now.

Ever dated a conservative Filipina before? If you’re Westerner man and used to date liberal women, you will surprised to know that the majority of women in the Philippines are conservative. Got some stories and comments to share? Let us know in our comment section below.

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