I would like to extend my condolences for your loss. We are from the same area in the US, so I understood him while watching his videos. May your son grow to be healthy and happy and God Bless you both. Bacolod
Jen, my condolences to you and your family for your loss. Mark was a really great man. I would always listen to and watch his videos in the mornings when I would workout and do my exercises. He will be greatly missed. R.I.H. Mark, my friend. 😥😥
It's fair to say that all relationships are transactional to some degree. Men provide resources, protection, security, and women provide caregiving, stability, sexuality, among other things. This a generalization as all couples contribute in different ways.
Great video. Married to a Filipina, 19 years age gap. Was also very poor. Best relationship I have ever had. 9 years here in the States and returning to living in PI next month.
Every relationship has some transactions. Rich or poor, there will be transactions, don't worry. Doesn't matter where you are from. In many ways, I find this transaction a lot more honest in Asia. Personally, I have no problem with it, as long as we are not talking houses, cars etc. I like helping out, if the woman is nice and likeable. The one hand wash the other hand.
In high school, in the late 70s early 80s, Chicago suburbs, I worked at a restaurant and we had manager trainee who was from the Philippines and I still remember his excitement the first time he saw snow.
‘Going without food is common’ so she’s pragmatic about survival and planning for her and her family’s future. She was realistic and planned her career as a wife.
You shouldn't have to answer or bother, don't entertain those people, focusing on your family and your kids future is hard enough, if you waste your time listening to them you will be more prone to failure. Nobody were on our side when me and my wife got married, now we are almost 20 years together, very happy , with so many plans in motion, but all of that happened when we cut ties with negative people and we shut our mouth, we stopped sharing our plans and we put God in front of everything. After that, our life was transformed. You guys have so many thing to live and conquer, go and do it, you are already blessed, just be vigilant. whish you guys all the best and I hope one day we can meet face to face.
Just came across your video stream. Happy you’re happy and congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your son. I’m an expat who’s been living in Japan for over 33 years. I’ll be 71 in December and retired as of April of this year. Retirement is something I’m still getting accustomed to. I started working part time when I was 10 mowing lawns and shoveling snow. By 16 I was as also working part time in an Italian restaurant and with the exception of room and board I paid for everything else. So after 60 years of working I’m happy to never need to work again. Two sons and four grandchildren all here in Japan. I have a handful of close friends and many other friends and acquaintances. Retirement feels strange but I welcome it. My wife and I moved into a refurbished condo earlier this year. I love the outdoors and photography and have many other interests as well. That keeps me happy and busy. My only complaint is that the heat and humidity seems to get worse here every year … especially this year. I’ve had an 18 year battle with heatstroke and/or heat exhaustion. It keeps me indoors for 1/3 of the year. Don’t worry about what other people think. You’re a survivor and have a beautiful family!
For a while I used to watch his videos and just found out of his passing with a video from Gio, I offer my sincere condolences to you and wish your son a bright future. I am sure he took care of you and your son's future and kudos to him God bless you.
She seems like a nice lady don't worry about the haters ,if she's happy & Ur Happy & it works for U as a couple who cares, when Ur 6 feet under no one is Gonna care, good luck ,keep the faith
I don't know what "love" is if not a couple people who meet each others needs and stay together fulfilling needs as best they can. What a dignified articulate woman
Hey Mark, Mike here. Listen you and Jen are on the ladder of success. Doing what makes you happy. Don’t you come down off the ladder to address those who are lower than where you are. It’s not worth your time or effort. Remember this no one above you will hate on you only those who are below you will do that. Stay on the ladder my friend you and Jen both. 👍🏽😎
You have a beautiful wife. You and her will have a nice life together. Don’t worry about negative comments. I’m an American. I have been married to a Filipina since 1987. No regrets from me.
Wow Jen has matured into a beautiful person. She was cute as a bug when you guys did your first introduction vid 4 years ago, but she has really blossomed in the relationship and motherhood. All the best to you both. Peace and Love, B Goat
Nope. I think Jen has made her own decision and she has already benefited from marrying you and she will continue to benefit while you are alive and way long after you are gone. Her life has been enhanced. Love? sure I hope she really loves you, but even if she doesn't it is a good Quid-Pro-Quo. But knowing how she seems, I think she really grew to love you. I am 71 and would do the same thing. I would marry and leave my sweet wife (hopefully she is real like Jen) I would leave her everything I have to give for her love and faithfulness.
I was surprised that she never had a boyfriend before you. That makes you her FIRST relationship, so she has nothing to compare you too. Very few western women would be in that situation ever! Personally having lost a loving partner I would never want to put someone in that situation at a young age. The saddest thing that there is. My children are in their 30s now. I couldn't imagine having a child in old age knowing you won't be there much of their life! Good luck though - your happiness is obvious!
I just love Jen’s innocence! Such a beautiful soul! She says about ppl, “don’t let us know that’s what you think about us because that pisses me off.”😅😂😂
People who matter don’t judge and people who judge don’t matter. I met Mark and Jen once in person. They’re a lovely couple and they’re happy together. That’s all that matters.
Obviously, it would be better if she found a younger man to be in love with and have a family and grow old, but those men are a few and far between who would/could marry support her and give her a better life.
Wages are very low in the Philippines, which is a major factor in Filipino women hooking up with older foreigners that are established. Philippines is not a location for younger foreign men in their prime even if they could work. Many Filipinos leave the country to work for low wages in other countries because of the difficulties finding work in the Philippines.
People need to realize that PI is a poor country and it's about survival for the most part. Nothing wrong if women look for security in men which is most women across the globe 🌎. These haters are just jealous of someone's happiness cause they can't find it
You have been such a positive influence. Love your videos. Anyone as successful as you will attract haters. But be assured your supporters greatly outnumber them. God bless and keep up the good work you do.
Huge age gap in the Philippines is the trend now because of poverty. Most young Filipinas end up with old western men because it is their ticket to get out of hardships. It is creepy to be married to someone who is more than 20 years older unless the guy is a loaded millionaire. You both have chosen your life to be public so be ready for bashers and haters.
Mark you just found your next Hugh project. A good way to stomp out the love doubters. The project is what happens to the women who marry foreigners???? Civilian and retired military. Do they consider that the wives and children will forever be cared for?? You should go to Los Angles City and talk to a special person there that is a link for Americans with foreign wives. Having a senior moment with his name but he works with the embassy in Manila. Married to my 22 year younger Filipino wife for over 10 years. What we have been able to accomplish in our 10 years together has set her up for a lifetime of abundance. March on Mark!!!
Its amazing how quickly other people can give unsolicited advice on how others should live their lives. Maybe it's best to focus on one's own journey and leave others to theirs.
its a shame this video even had to be made, shame on those fools and you did an excellent job of shutting them up . i think you make a wonderful couple and am so very glad you all were blessed with a child. keep up the good work please and thank you . stormyjoe
Hello Jen, I am sorry to hear of Mark's passing. For a while I was a subscriber of Mark's channel. My condolences to you and just to let you know I am sending prayers for your baby🙏🙏🙏
buddy im 72 live in tagaytay and moving to dumagate in august. my advice i dont give a shit what others think, im very adjusted with my life. countinue your program i enjoy it.
Never let negative people live rent free in your head. You both have a beautiful child to compliment your beautiful marriage. Not many people can share a light to that. Wishing you all the best! 💯🍾🙏
She explains things the way my Filipia does. I am 66 and my Filipina is 58. I wanted a woman closer to my age but I have no issue with men getting a younger woman unless they're perverts doing it simply for sex but their days are very limited anyway.
Jen, don't get mad, if you get mad, they win! Just try and ignore it, do not tell your viewers too much personal information about your lives, thats private!
Greetings from Matt in the UK , thanks for the video .Your an inspirational family (Includes Rogan) and there are way more of us aspiring to have a relationship like yours than there are haters. Keep on being the family that you are because you bring encouragement to all who may be having a hard time , always keep that in mind . Have a wonderful day and don't hesitate to mention past struggles now that your enjoying good success.
Many Filipinos will ignore a beautiful filipina who is pure and go for an easy filipina. I'm married to a beautiful filipina and I'm 25 yrs older! We are very happy! People who judge are ignorant of the filipino culture, values, and what is truly important to them. Kindness, humor, love, loyalty, attention, simple, and especially family.
This must have been a devastating blow - she basically confirmed that it mainly was the financial security that attracted her😅😅 .. Joking aside, I like your channel, and don't understand why it would be more wrong for a woman to be attracted to a man who can offer her a safe and faithful life, than to be shallow and choose someone solely because of his youth and looks..that sounds like a no brainer to me if was a woman. You have made a great choice of life partner, your wife has a very special appearance, is wise and truly well articulated, and on top speaks very good English - I can understand that you were attracted to her!👍👍
She is a modest Filipina woman. Promoting Respect can encourage women to embrace their true selves rather than striving to meet unrealistic societal expectations. I admire her strength. She stands firm in her convictions and doesn't let others dictate her path. Their doubts and questions stem from a lack of understanding.
Hello Mark & Jen! You guys are a very loving couple and are very happy! Don't pay any attention to those total losers, whom are just jealous. I'm 78 American & my Filipino wife of 15 years is just turning 44 next week. We are happy & 35 yrs. apart in age, which is a big gap, but it works!
(1.) Trolls are twisted individuals that love to inflict harm on others. (2.) They'll keep posting insults until they get a reaction. (they can get creative and start with more innocuous posts, but get more and more caustic over time). (3.) When someone finally reacts, the Troll gets a rush of satisfaction, because they've "struck a nerve" in their target. (4.) Therefore, a Troll's worst nightmare is BEING IGNORED. (5.) Hense the statement, "don't feed the Trolls!"
Hi Mark…. I’m same age as you and my girlfriend is the same age as your wife and I don’t have a Chanel but it’s the same mindset with my family and friends in America. 🇺🇸
Yes sir. I’m in the same boat. Most people are against the age gap in America. It doesn’t affect them but it does affect us on what people think of us. It has broken up friendships with friends but it’s our life and not there’s.
"they are the ones that have problems not us" she is 100% correct and that is the way to deal with negative people.. she is a cool cucumber and a sweet and beautiful girl with a great attitude.. if I had a TH-cam channel I would erase bad negative comments and block disrespectful people.. I'm talking about bad negative comments not the kind that say, your sound quality is too low or you have too many commercials.. I am one of yours and hers original subscribers but I do not comment a lot.. I wish you all the best and I hope to meet both of you.. I am stuck in Cebu City for a while until I get my car and take care of my other business.. I will be in dumaguete as soon as I can because I want to check out the mountains of Valencia and sibulan to see if I want to live there.. see you all soon I hope.. I wish you all and everybody else a happy and healthy life😊
Man, I don’t care what relationship it is every relationship you have with a person on this planet is transactional you and your best friend. It’s transactional that doesn’t mean shit to say that a relationship is transactional. You have a transactional relationship with the cashier when she checks you out, it doesn’t mean a thing as far as destroying her life who are we have no business judging your life no one does only you and her truly know the facts for all we know if you pass away tomorrow you may leave her $1 million nobody knows for sure except herlive your life man quit worrying about what other people think
You are blessed to have found a such a well adjusted, mature and articulate woman who is a naturally traditional woman, wife, and mother. And the mutual respect is off the charts. Just an honest and non-drama lady.
That's a shame people post negativity. Whatever happened to the old adage "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything." ??? Also, like with many things, "Does this really impact you in any way? So why get all upset about other people's lives, both grown consenting adults...Move along, nothing to see here... LOL, okay I'm about cliché'd out. You two and baby are doing great!
Unfortunately when you put yourself out there in the media you have to expect to get this stuff , nothing you can do about it that's life just keep going ignore it ..
A lot of women have to ability to love a man that is good to them. Being “in love” is a cultural thing for the west. As long as he is treating her well and she is treating him well, they are both happy. It’s only a problem if there’s abuse going on. She appears to be a mature woman who made the decision to be with some who can provide a good life for her, he is older, he needs someone to take care of him. What is wrong with that. It may not work for you but works for them
Today, I spent a few hours watching your videos. You provide a great public service for anyone considering in visiting the Philippines. I applaud you for painting the picture of reality, as expats and visitors will be armed with useful, sometimes lifesaving information. As far relationships, most couples who love each other will work together in creating a productive, accountable, and self-reliant future. I agree that most mature men have a lifetime of wisdom, being able to share priceless wisdom with others. if you provide paid consultation, please let me know. I have a few questions.
God bless you and your family. We all only have so much time and the fact you both have chosen to love each other and be positive and happy and productive and loving at this place in you and your family's life is just wonderful. Thanks for the journey of your life you both share and your example of treating others well. Truly is refreshing to see you and your family finding joy in daily life without the focus of materialism and retaliation. May your days be filled with good vibes. Sadly this situation would never get attention if she was older and you were younger.
Mark and Jen, those people have no idea what makes women really happy, they don't understand what women see as purpose of life.... They're probably too young to understand you or have had twisted past relationships, now can't build lasting connection with others or see others happy. Just ignore them and don't waste time on them - just let them be because you can't get them to change their mind. 99% of what 99% of people say 99% of time is irrelevant, has no bearing on your life. If someone thinks you're tall, short, fat, slim, have small nose, big eyes, good hearing etc it's not going to make any difference to you one way or another.
You could be a saint and people would judge you. I have watched you and Jen for many years. Jen was a good Filipina girl who saved herself for the man she planned to marry. Filipinas see throughout their lives men who have a girlfriend and get them pregnant and then abandon them. That is the reason Filipinas are attracted to older guys. They see them as mature, making better decisions and giving them a stable life. I have seen the way Jen has looked at you Mark. If people can’t recognize real love then they aren’t looking. Best advice of all, ignore them. lol Great video. I am happy that you found an incredible woman! 🙏💯❤️
Stop listening to the haters if you want a successful vlog. Any Filipina's that marry a foreigner will automatically benefit from the wealth gap that exists from the US and the Philippines. My wife is from the Philippines and we've been married for 10 years, building a house in the Philippines and I will leave her with much more than she would have had. BTW we love each other very much.
Love is a feeling but ultimately its a decision. All relationships are transactional on some level... Point being if it works, it works! Age is truly just a number, peoples judgerments are just opinions.
I would like to extend my condolences for your loss. We are from the same area in the US, so I understood him while watching his videos. May your son grow to be healthy and happy and God Bless you both. Bacolod
Sorry to hear passing of Mark. The US Embassy should be able to assist his widow with son citizenship and SS.
There’s definitely the money factor, but that’s all over the world! Fooling yourself if you think otherwise,
Not necessarily foreigner, even Filipino.
Rest in peace Mark looks like you will be looking down from heaven as the baby grows up 🫣😔🥹🥲🫣🫣
Jen, my condolences to you and your family for your loss. Mark was a really great man. I would always listen to and watch his videos in the mornings when I would workout and do my exercises. He will be greatly missed. R.I.H. Mark, my friend. 😥😥
So sorry to hear about Mark. RIP Sir.
Early in my life I used to care what people thought....Now that I turned 50 I just don't care. Life is too short. You have a good woman there!!
Exactly.
My deepest condolences to family. Your videos will live forever. RIP Mark Thornton.
It's fair to say that all relationships are transactional to some degree. Men provide resources, protection, security, and women provide caregiving, stability, sexuality, among other things. This a generalization as all couples contribute in different ways.
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Great video. Married to a Filipina, 19 years age gap. Was also very poor. Best relationship I have ever had. 9 years here in the States and returning to living in PI next month.
Every relationship has some transactions. Rich or poor, there will be transactions, don't worry. Doesn't matter where you are from. In many ways, I find this transaction a lot more honest in Asia. Personally, I have no problem with it, as long as we are not talking houses, cars etc. I like helping out, if the woman is nice and likeable. The one hand wash the other hand.
In high school, in the late 70s early 80s, Chicago suburbs, I worked at a restaurant and we had manager trainee who was from the Philippines and I still remember his excitement the first time he saw snow.
‘Going without food is common’ so she’s pragmatic about survival and planning for her and her family’s future. She was realistic and planned her career as a wife.
Sorry Jen for your loss…I hope you get thru this difficult time..
You shouldn't have to answer or bother, don't entertain those people, focusing on your family and your kids future is hard enough, if you waste your time listening to them you will be more prone to failure.
Nobody were on our side when me and my wife got married, now we are almost 20 years together, very happy , with so many plans in motion, but all of that happened when we cut ties with negative people and we shut our mouth, we stopped sharing our plans and we put God in front of everything.
After that, our life was transformed.
You guys have so many thing to live and conquer, go and do it, you are already blessed, just be vigilant.
whish you guys all the best and I hope one day we can meet face to face.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words of support and encouragement
You are a good couple Mark. Enjoy your life. Wish your family the best!
Thank you 😊
Congratulations! Wishing all 3 of you well.
Just came across your video stream. Happy you’re happy and congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your son. I’m an expat who’s been living in Japan for over 33 years. I’ll be 71 in December and retired as of April of this year. Retirement is something I’m still getting accustomed to. I started working part time when I was 10 mowing lawns and shoveling snow. By 16 I was as also working part time in an Italian restaurant and with the exception of room and board I paid for everything else. So after 60 years of working I’m happy to never need to work again. Two sons and four grandchildren all here in Japan. I have a handful of close friends and many other friends and acquaintances. Retirement feels strange but I welcome it. My wife and I moved into a refurbished condo earlier this year. I love the outdoors and photography and have many other interests as well. That keeps me happy and busy. My only complaint is that the heat and humidity seems to get worse here every year … especially this year. I’ve had an 18 year battle with heatstroke and/or heat exhaustion. It keeps me indoors for 1/3 of the year.
Don’t worry about what other people think. You’re a survivor and have a beautiful family!
For a while I used to watch his videos and just found out of his passing with a video from Gio, I offer my sincere condolences to you and wish your son a bright future. I am sure he took care of you and your son's future and kudos to him God bless you.
If the relationship works for everyone in it, it is fine. I think you're doing well. Cheers, and happy future.
She seems like a nice lady don't worry about the haters ,if she's happy & Ur Happy & it works for U as a couple who cares, when Ur 6 feet under no one is Gonna care, good luck ,keep the faith
Ignore the negative, and haters!
Women are very strategic , even by a young age it seems
I don't know what "love" is if not a couple people who meet each others needs and stay together fulfilling needs as best they can.
What a dignified articulate woman
Hey Mark, Mike here. Listen you and Jen are on the ladder of success. Doing what makes you happy. Don’t you come down off the ladder to address those who are lower than where you are. It’s not worth your time or effort. Remember this no one above you will hate on you only those who are below you will do that. Stay on the ladder my friend you and Jen both. 👍🏽😎
You have a beautiful wife. You and her will have a nice life together. Don’t worry about negative comments. I’m an American. I have been married to a Filipina since 1987. No regrets from me.
Wow Jen has matured into a beautiful person. She was cute as a bug when you guys did your first introduction vid 4 years ago, but she has really blossomed in the relationship and motherhood. All the best to you both. Peace and Love, B Goat
She seems really nice. You've done well. Congrats.
At the end of the day you both seem really happy together. Beautiful couple. Enjoy each others love and company
Nope. I think Jen has made her own decision and she has already benefited from marrying you and she will continue to benefit while you are alive and way long after you are gone. Her life has been enhanced. Love? sure I hope she really loves you, but even if she doesn't it is a good Quid-Pro-Quo. But knowing how she seems, I think she really grew to love you. I am 71 and would do the same thing. I would marry and leave my sweet wife (hopefully she is real like Jen) I would leave her everything I have to give for her love and faithfulness.
I was surprised that she never had a boyfriend before you. That makes you her FIRST relationship, so she has nothing to compare you too. Very few western women would be in that situation ever!
Personally having lost a loving partner I would never want to put someone in that situation at a young age. The saddest thing that there is. My children are in their 30s now. I couldn't imagine having a child in old age knowing you won't be there much of their life! Good luck though - your happiness is obvious!
Some people put other people down because they are jealous or not happy with their own lives!
That's so true
I just love Jen’s innocence! Such a beautiful soul! She says about ppl, “don’t let us know that’s what you think about us because that pisses me off.”😅😂😂
People who matter don’t judge and people who judge don’t matter. I met Mark and Jen once in person. They’re a lovely couple and they’re happy together. That’s all that matters.
Thank you for your support 🙏
Obviously, it would be better if she found a younger man to be in love with and have a family and grow old, but those men are a few and far between who would/could marry support her and give her a better life.
Wages are very low in the Philippines, which is a major factor in Filipino women hooking up with older foreigners that are established. Philippines is not a location for younger foreign men in their prime even if they could work. Many Filipinos leave the country to work for low wages in other countries because of the difficulties finding work in the Philippines.
People need to realize that PI is a poor country and it's about survival for the most part. Nothing wrong if women look for security in men which is most women across the globe 🌎. These haters are just jealous of someone's happiness cause they can't find it
You have been such a positive influence. Love your videos. Anyone as successful as you will attract haters. But be assured your supporters greatly outnumber them. God bless and keep up the good work you do.
Thank you for your kind words. Your comment made my day ❤️
Ignore or block the negative folks. They are probably very unhappy in their own lives.
Huge age gap in the Philippines is the trend now because of poverty. Most young Filipinas end up with old western men because it is their ticket to get out of hardships. It is creepy to be married to someone who is more than 20 years older unless the guy is a loaded millionaire. You both have chosen your life to be public so be ready for bashers and haters.
But if you're a western woman it's not creepy to be a cougar? 😂😂
I’m happy for you and your beautiful wife. You’ve got a wonderful life.
Jealousy comes from many places
Thank you very much!
Don't let the negative people drag you down. Keep moving forward.
Thank you for your support
Great interview . . . thank you for sharing
Mark you just found your next Hugh project. A good way to stomp out the love doubters.
The project is what happens to the women who marry foreigners???? Civilian and retired military. Do they consider that the wives and children will forever be cared for?? You should go to Los Angles City and talk to a special person there that is a link for Americans with foreign wives. Having a senior moment with his name but he works with the embassy in Manila. Married to my 22 year younger Filipino wife for over 10 years. What we have been able to accomplish in our 10 years together has set her up for a lifetime of abundance. March on Mark!!!
All of my married friends here in the Philippines have made sure their wives and children are set financially.
Its amazing how quickly other people can give unsolicited advice on how others should live their lives. Maybe it's best to focus on one's own journey and leave others to theirs.
its a shame this video even had to be made, shame on those fools and you did an excellent job of shutting them up . i think you make a wonderful couple and am so very glad you all were blessed with a child. keep up the good work please and thank you . stormyjoe
Hello Jen,
I am sorry to hear of Mark's passing. For a while I was a subscriber of Mark's channel. My condolences to you and just to let you know I am sending prayers for your baby🙏🙏🙏
buddy im 72 live in tagaytay and moving to dumagate in august. my advice i dont give a shit what others think, im very adjusted with my life. countinue your program i enjoy it.
Thank you 😊
Marky..You have a lovely wife...Enjoy your life...and I wish you and your family the best...great interview..
Thank you 😊
Never let negative people live rent free in your head. You both have a beautiful child to compliment your beautiful marriage. Not many people can share a light to that. Wishing you all the best! 💯🍾🙏
Thank you Adrian 😊
Great renaissance in your life since arriving there. Congratulations and i wish you well and both of you continued success.
Thank you so much
She explains things the way my Filipia does. I am 66 and my Filipina is 58. I wanted a woman closer to my age but I have no issue with men getting a younger woman unless they're perverts doing it simply for sex but their days are very limited anyway.
All that matters is happiness my friend! The both of you seem to be truly happy and I applaud both of you!!
Who cares what anybody else thinks, it's not their business! As long as you are both happy, don't worry about the haters!
Jen, don't get mad, if you get mad, they win! Just try and ignore it, do not tell your viewers too much personal information about your lives, thats private!
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀
Mommy bob not minding his own business
Greetings from Matt in the UK , thanks for the video .Your an inspirational family (Includes Rogan) and there are way more of us aspiring to have a relationship like yours than there are haters. Keep on being the family that you are because you bring encouragement to all who may be having a hard time , always keep that in mind . Have a wonderful day and don't hesitate to mention past struggles now that your enjoying good success.
She is so sweet, responsible, and lovely. You are her pillar. You're the best couple on YT.
Wow! Thank you 😊 Your comment made our day
Enjoy the rest of your lives together!
Many Filipinos will ignore a beautiful filipina who is pure and go for an easy filipina. I'm married to a beautiful filipina and I'm 25 yrs older! We are very happy! People who judge are ignorant of the filipino culture, values, and what is truly important to them. Kindness, humor, love, loyalty, attention, simple, and especially family.
Wekl said. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀
@everymanhasastory your history with your wife reminds me of ours. So happy you found one another! May God bless you with many joyful years together!
Death has no age
This must have been a devastating blow - she basically confirmed that it mainly was the financial security that attracted her😅😅 ..
Joking aside, I like your channel, and don't understand why it would be more wrong for a woman to be attracted to a man who can offer her a safe and faithful life, than to be shallow and choose someone solely because of his youth and looks..that sounds like a no brainer to me if was a woman.
You have made a great choice of life partner, your wife has a very special appearance, is wise and truly well articulated, and on top speaks very good English - I can understand that you were attracted to her!👍👍
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts 😊
She is a modest Filipina woman. Promoting Respect can encourage women to embrace their true selves rather than striving to meet unrealistic societal expectations. I admire her strength. She stands firm in her convictions and doesn't let others dictate her path. Their doubts and questions stem from a lack of understanding.
Thank you for watching and for your kind words of support ❤️
Do not mind the haters. They are loosers. Live your life happily together. Both of you are in the right place with the right person at your side! 😊
Hello Mark & Jen! You guys are a very loving couple and are very happy! Don't pay any attention to those total losers, whom are just jealous. I'm 78 American & my Filipino wife of 15 years is just turning 44 next week. We are happy & 35 yrs. apart in age, which is a big gap, but it works!
(1.) Trolls are twisted individuals that love to inflict harm on others.
(2.) They'll keep posting insults until they get a reaction. (they can get creative and start with more innocuous posts, but get more and more caustic over time).
(3.) When someone finally reacts, the Troll gets a rush of satisfaction, because they've "struck a nerve" in their target.
(4.) Therefore, a Troll's worst nightmare is BEING IGNORED.
(5.) Hense the statement, "don't feed the Trolls!"
Your advice is Golden
Thank you 😊
Hi Mark…. I’m same age as you and my girlfriend is the same age as your wife and I don’t have a Chanel but it’s the same mindset with my family and friends in America. 🇺🇸
Yes sir. I’m in the same boat. Most people are against the age gap in America. It doesn’t affect them but it does affect us on what people think of us. It has broken up friendships with friends but it’s our life and not there’s.
@@Rusty1972Hi Rusty …Yeah well said…I’ll be back in Dumaguete in September…
"they are the ones that have problems not us" she is 100% correct and that is the way to deal with negative people.. she is a cool cucumber and a sweet and beautiful girl with a great attitude.. if I had a TH-cam channel I would erase bad negative comments and block disrespectful people.. I'm talking about bad negative comments not the kind that say, your sound quality is too low or you have too many commercials.. I am one of yours and hers original subscribers but I do not comment a lot.. I wish you all the best and I hope to meet both of you.. I am stuck in Cebu City for a while until I get my car and take care of my other business.. I will be in dumaguete as soon as I can because I want to check out the mountains of Valencia and sibulan to see if I want to live there.. see you all soon I hope.. I wish you all and everybody else a happy and healthy life😊
Young Filipino men also are marrying American women and moving to US. It should be like that.
If you and your wife are happy, thats all that matters. 👍🇺🇸👍
Your personal choices are nobody else's business.
I’m in the same boat. I’m 74. Wife32. We are both never happier Child 16 months old. I am going ok. Health wise She. Can at last enjoy her life
You and Jen happy? That’s the only important thing in life
My deep condolences to your and your son Jen.
Congrats on your family! Enjoy your family and life and forget about the haters!! They're gonna hate no matter what you do!! 🙏
Thank you 😊
To thine own self be true!
I am happy for both of you
You have my best wishes
Adding my condolences.
Man, I don’t care what relationship it is every relationship you have with a person on this planet is transactional you and your best friend. It’s transactional that doesn’t mean shit to say that a relationship is transactional. You have a transactional relationship with the cashier when she checks you out, it doesn’t mean a thing as far as destroying her life who are we have no business judging your life no one does only you and her truly know the facts for all we know if you pass away tomorrow you may leave her $1 million nobody knows for sure except herlive your life man quit worrying about what other people think
You are blessed to have found a such a well adjusted, mature and articulate woman who is a naturally traditional woman, wife, and mother. And the mutual respect is off the charts. Just an honest and non-drama lady.
Beautiful couple. God bless.
Thank you 😊
That's a shame people post negativity. Whatever happened to the old adage "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything." ??? Also, like with many things, "Does this really impact you in any way? So why get all upset about other people's lives, both grown consenting adults...Move along, nothing to see here... LOL, okay I'm about cliché'd out. You two and baby are doing great!
That milk cow will help you live long healthy life. If you learn to milk by hand even better.
Unfortunately when you put yourself out there in the media you have to expect to get this stuff , nothing you can do about it that's life just keep going ignore it ..
Who knows what the future will hold. All we can do now is matter who we are or our situation is all is about faith & Trusting in God
A lot of women have to ability to love a man that is good to them. Being “in love” is a cultural thing for the west. As long as he is treating her well and she is treating him well, they are both happy. It’s only a problem if there’s abuse going on. She appears to be a mature woman who made the decision to be with some who can provide a good life for her, he is older, he needs someone to take care of him. What is wrong with that. It may not work for you but works for them
Today, I spent a few hours watching your videos. You provide a great public service for anyone considering in visiting the Philippines. I applaud you for painting the picture of reality, as expats and visitors will be armed with useful, sometimes lifesaving information. As far relationships, most couples who love each other will work together in creating a productive, accountable, and self-reliant future. I agree that most mature men have a lifetime of wisdom, being able to share priceless wisdom with others. if you provide paid consultation, please let me know. I have a few questions.
No reason to reply to critics man live your best life! You’re things right in my book.
God bless you and your family. We all only have so much time and the fact you both have chosen to love each other and be positive and happy and productive and loving at this place in you and your family's life is just wonderful. Thanks for the journey of your life you both share and your example of treating others well. Truly is refreshing to see you and your family finding joy in daily life without the focus of materialism and retaliation. May your days be filled with good vibes. Sadly this situation would never get attention if she was older and you were younger.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your opinion 😊
Who was the man walking around in your house at 3:25 in the video?
Probably my brother-in-law
Mark and Jen, those people have no idea what makes women really happy, they don't understand what women see as purpose of life.... They're probably too young to understand you or have had twisted past relationships, now can't build lasting connection with others or see others happy. Just ignore them and don't waste time on them - just let them be because you can't get them to change their mind.
99% of what 99% of people say 99% of time is irrelevant, has no bearing on your life. If someone thinks you're tall, short, fat, slim, have small nose, big eyes, good hearing etc it's not going to make any difference to you one way or another.
Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts 😊
You could be a saint and people would judge you. I have watched you and Jen for many years. Jen was a good Filipina girl who saved herself for the man she planned to marry. Filipinas see throughout their lives men who have a girlfriend and get them pregnant and then abandon them. That is the reason Filipinas are attracted to older guys. They see them as mature, making better decisions and giving them a stable life.
I have seen the way Jen has looked at you Mark. If people can’t recognize real love then they aren’t looking. Best advice of all, ignore them. lol Great video. I am happy that you found an incredible woman! 🙏💯❤️
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words of support
Stop listening to the haters if you want a successful vlog. Any Filipina's that marry a foreigner will automatically benefit from the wealth gap that exists from the US and the Philippines.
My wife is from the Philippines and we've been married for 10 years, building a house in the Philippines and I will leave her with much more than she would have had. BTW we love each other very much.
Congratulations and enjoy your life together
Her English is good 👍🏼
The only worry I have s from my experince once kids arrive sex drops significantly.Hope that dosent happen good luck. Happy life.
why bother with the haters, its not worth it plus your wife is beautiful its jealousy.
Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it 😌
Love Happiness and Prosperity to Both of you and your Young one.
Congrats on the baby and your marriage! I wish you both have a long and happy relationship!
Thank you 😊
@@everymanhasastory You are welcome.
Love is a feeling but ultimately its a decision. All relationships are transactional on some level... Point being if it works, it works! Age is truly just a number, peoples judgerments are just opinions.
Glad you guys are happy.