HOW TO FIND A GOOD GIRLFRIEND IN THE PHILIPPINES. HOW I GOT SCAMMED!

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  • HOW I GOT SCAMMED MORE THAN ONCE/ HOW TO FIND A GOOD GIRLFRIEND IN THE PHILIPPINES/HOW TO FIND LOVE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
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    So blessed to have found Janet
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  • @rogerwilco4736
    @rogerwilco4736 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow good story with a Great ending. Thank you for sharing rogerwilco

    • @dawnegan3984
      @dawnegan3984 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck for you I think that long ago the girls weren't so greedy and dishonest as they are now 💓

  • @scottbrinks9248
    @scottbrinks9248 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    "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
      @jenniedelira754 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @waynebrown4407 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My filipina wife didn't ask for anything.

    • @BillyTimes-dw7vs
      @BillyTimes-dw7vs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @EricSmith-jw4lu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @scottbrinks9248 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @lyndawalton9460
    @lyndawalton9460 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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!

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson ปีที่แล้ว +149

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      way more good ones than bad ones, thanks for sharing

    • @tommycash9
      @tommycash9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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
      @thebounty8256 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mikesphilippineretirement thanks for sharing

    • @iluvmoney6767
      @iluvmoney6767 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@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
      @emrysmeek440 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dirty old git.

  • @johndelong9230
    @johndelong9230 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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...

  • @DeboDog1953
    @DeboDog1953 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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..

  • @GAMMASP8
    @GAMMASP8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brought me to tears hearing she rushed over to check on you.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you

    • @GAMMASP8
      @GAMMASP8 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikesphilippineretirement don't worry no one that matters think that Janet is taking advantage of you. That is what is called love.

  • @michaelcarrington7336
    @michaelcarrington7336 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    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
      @tilapiadave3234 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A MIRACLE ,,,, you are lucky

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great story Michael thank you for sharing

    • @ramonluna7740
      @ramonluna7740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why next year?

    • @jamesredman1263
      @jamesredman1263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ramonluna7740 - there is no mention of "next year" in Michael's post.

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did you meet her to correspond with her?

  • @Joe-ky9sg
    @Joe-ky9sg ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

  • @davidbatin1699
    @davidbatin1699 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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
      @dealerslicenseops 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Spoken like a true simp. Enjoy your 300 lb dependapotomus in ohio

    • @Simplengpinaymorena
      @Simplengpinaymorena 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly mostly young woman

  • @charlesbronson5235
    @charlesbronson5235 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    👋🏻 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. 😂

  • @billyakin3301
    @billyakin3301 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Congratulations Mike on your relationship with Janet. Sounds like you have found a good one.👍

  • @dazeltv1351
    @dazeltv1351 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy to hear that you found Janet. Wish you both nothing but happiness!

  • @wildlesbians
    @wildlesbians ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @maychevez8741
    @maychevez8741 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @platoon1081
    @platoon1081 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "There's no fool like an old fool", and that goes for myself as well!

  • @anthonynales4910
    @anthonynales4910 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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!

  • @billyakin3301
    @billyakin3301 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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.👍

  • @tlerew12
    @tlerew12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike, what a great service you have given expats with you video-- should almost be required viewing! Well done.

  • @EricSmith-jw4lu
    @EricSmith-jw4lu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He’s teaching you how to properly used

  • @AndersGetherSoerensen
    @AndersGetherSoerensen ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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. 👍

  • @kurtminer9661
    @kurtminer9661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Refreshing good sound advice without the bs. I found this very educating, just subscribed.

  • @mikeschultze3135
    @mikeschultze3135 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @kevinplusfun3743
    @kevinplusfun3743 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent informative video Mike, Thank you; keep them coming. 😎

  • @bobbymackey3809
    @bobbymackey3809 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible content!! So informative! I am planning a 30 day scouting trip for the fall of '24. Not sure of which islands/cities I want to hit first, but you are giving me a LOT to research! Lookin to retire starting next year, but taking my time before deciding where to go.

  • @RetiredSignDude
    @RetiredSignDude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A nice down-to-earth real person, looking for same. Nice presentation.

  • @johannwilder1437
    @johannwilder1437 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @sandrapoulson7196
    @sandrapoulson7196 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.😊😊😊

  • @robertmeade1292
    @robertmeade1292 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @nicoz7662
    @nicoz7662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @frederickosby7432
    @frederickosby7432 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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. 👍🏽

  • @ForceMultiplier
    @ForceMultiplier ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mike. I love you, brother. You and Janet are absolutely WONDERFUL. I'll be there in the Philippines in a little over a year.

  • @AllenFreeman
    @AllenFreeman ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @1clkvideos140
    @1clkvideos140 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely spot-on advice Mike. Thanks for sharing!

  • @IRONMANUSA
    @IRONMANUSA ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Mike... your sincerity and gentle wisdom are much appreciated.

  • @windellchapman8397
    @windellchapman8397 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 ! !

  • @jonoda894
    @jonoda894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on your relationship Mike, and thank you for sharing your bad experiences also.

  • @milagroslluisma6499
    @milagroslluisma6499 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @mrrobert177
    @mrrobert177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great straightforward advice, many will learn from your experience. Thanks for sharing all the bad and the good. Congratulations on finding a great one!

  • @f-tinykong7370
    @f-tinykong7370 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for sharing

    • @ForceMultiplier
      @ForceMultiplier ปีที่แล้ว

      Heyyy....atta boy, Craig. Much love!

    • @johnm249
      @johnm249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is a VA hospital in Manila if you need it or want to get free drugs. I am in US and went to VA hospital 2 times and the doctor was not that great. So I went to a walk in clinic and saw a doctor there who told me what I needed and gave me prescription. I went back to VA hospital and had to see VA doctor before I could get the medicine but it was a damn smart thing as I got all the expensive medicine I needed for free from VA.

    • @aprilevangelineeriksson9174
      @aprilevangelineeriksson9174 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I, however believe that a young person may fall in love with an elderly person. It hapoens when it happens.

    • @lindenbutters9396
      @lindenbutters9396 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Forty two is still young and there is a big difference between sixty two and forty two!

  • @dougm643
    @dougm643 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @DHarri9977
    @DHarri9977 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @mikecampbell7502
    @mikecampbell7502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @bigdreamsphilippines
    @bigdreamsphilippines ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best of luck!

    • @countryroads5234
      @countryroads5234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My plan is to split time too …my winter getaway for sure

    • @bigdreamsphilippines
      @bigdreamsphilippines ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @davebooth7808 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @mikesolns1364 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davebooth7808 Why do you guys get with single mothers? That's a huge no go

  • @EvenStevensss
    @EvenStevensss ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!!!

  • @78swats
    @78swats ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mike. Another gem from you. Just concise and clear.

  • @user-xe3bf9sj4b
    @user-xe3bf9sj4b หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice. Thanks for sharing

  • @sgt.grinch3299
    @sgt.grinch3299 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @JesseSwitzer
    @JesseSwitzer ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @peternielsen5998
    @peternielsen5998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you found a decent girl mate. Congrats. I found this video very helpful. Thank you for your time.

  • @marksmith1108
    @marksmith1108 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Very Good Information Thank keep up the good work.

  • @georgklinkhammer6024
    @georgklinkhammer6024 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @brucesnyder690
    @brucesnyder690 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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!!

  • @Srichardson64
    @Srichardson64 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    excellent advice Mike period

  • @rositagundayao5826
    @rositagundayao5826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this talk very enlightening.......thank you, Sir, for the sharing
    May GOD bless you and your family, too

  • @yadzkie
    @yadzkie ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good tips and advices. Expats should think that way. Tfs Mike

  • @billyakin3301
    @billyakin3301 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @peterhlywa9047
    @peterhlywa9047 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 😊

  • @nelsonmaodeferro5984
    @nelsonmaodeferro5984 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's gold. Great story man.

  • @charlesearley5035
    @charlesearley5035 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @homebasebelgium359
    @homebasebelgium359 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @colinwoodford1308
    @colinwoodford1308 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @michaelruiz3124
    @michaelruiz3124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tremendous advice sorry that you had to go through all that scam I got to keep blessing you with your retirement and happy merry Christmas and happy New Year. I may God keep blessing you...

  • @alinasanders6169
    @alinasanders6169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your girl sounds like the real deal ..I wish you all the best ,gr8 story love it

  • @peteh6063
    @peteh6063 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.🍻🇨🇦😎

  • @shawn_and_jess
    @shawn_and_jess ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @jame1seire
    @jame1seire 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well put Mike. A good background on finding the right lady. Cheers and Blessings to you, your lady and family.

  • @nicoz7662
    @nicoz7662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @charlesbronson5235
    @charlesbronson5235 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @countryroads5234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @rachelduncan5560
    @rachelduncan5560 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 🇵🇭

  • @kevinsoundmixer
    @kevinsoundmixer ปีที่แล้ว

    You found a gem, Mike! Thanks for sharing!

  • @robertoluis9238
    @robertoluis9238 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    many thks...a super account of a wonderful journey

  • @hewsi5751
    @hewsi5751 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @kevinegger9646
    @kevinegger9646 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @emelyngordon6942
    @emelyngordon6942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good girl and young and don’t ask for more!

  • @sgtzulu2507
    @sgtzulu2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video great advice. Thanks for the advice.

  • @manilamartin1001
    @manilamartin1001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing

    • @DaveEPie
      @DaveEPie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      American men are foolish w their money and hearts.
      I bet you even warned them and told them what not to do.

  • @anniejanequeypo7169
    @anniejanequeypo7169 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @pauldrew1130
    @pauldrew1130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the wisdom!

  • @Discoveryplustrueexperiences
    @Discoveryplustrueexperiences ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @Stetsonhatman
    @Stetsonhatman ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing a nice story

    • @wolfthequarrelsome504
      @wolfthequarrelsome504 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @__Craig__
    @__Craig__ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate your honesty, insight, and overall feel good stories. I am three years out, but you give me hope!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fingers crossed! Philippine is a good place to retire to and 95% of the girls are good and honest

  • @gordontainsch2624
    @gordontainsch2624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Srichardson64
    @Srichardson64 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 ;)

  • @Time2Live.online
    @Time2Live.online ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @mikesphilippineretirement  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not at all lesson learned. I just trust to much and beleive the sad stories. I am happy with my life here

  • @LastCallforInsight
    @LastCallforInsight ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a great story. Thank you for sharing.

  • @scottbrown3546
    @scottbrown3546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Mike, good content

  • @hankhessig6586
    @hankhessig6586 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow do we have to be vaccinated in 2024 to go to the PI

  • @daveh5947
    @daveh5947 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You have to meet the bad so you recognize the good ones!

  • @maryann9846
    @maryann9846 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don’t know why most Foreigner goes to visaya and Mindanao. Those places are always hit by typhoon!

  • @PonyboyPanchorello
    @PonyboyPanchorello ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Honest. Informational. 👍

  • @JO-mg6xc
    @JO-mg6xc ปีที่แล้ว +36

    you don’t find a girlfriend, you buy her

    • @aprilevangelineeriksson9174
      @aprilevangelineeriksson9174 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lol!

    • @BillyTimes-dw7vs
      @BillyTimes-dw7vs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I hate to say it your absolutely correct pretty much.

    • @dawnegan3984
      @dawnegan3984 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And continue to pay and pay and pay if you don't send her money she will find someone else will.

    • @BillyTimes-dw7vs
      @BillyTimes-dw7vs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@dawnegan3984 facts and again facts

    • @2102Chris
      @2102Chris 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whatever 😂😂😂😂

  • @chico2581
    @chico2581 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Mike for sharing your experiences, your mistakes are our wisdom, thank you

  • @livingoutloud5729
    @livingoutloud5729 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Mike. I just found your channel and I really appreciate you and the information you're sharing here!

  • @matthewferguson9687
    @matthewferguson9687 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good onya mate.. very informative.. very enlightening .. thanks a bunch

  • @LL-tv9xc
    @LL-tv9xc ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info. Thanks for sharing Mike.

  • @NeoChicago
    @NeoChicago ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great story with your lady. Good luck to all

  • @cedcampbell47012
    @cedcampbell47012 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice. I'm glad you found a good girl

  • @MySolarExpert
    @MySolarExpert ปีที่แล้ว

    Great girl! Janet you are a prize. Lucky man!

  • @dankriewald4764
    @dankriewald4764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow , my first time on your site.. Well Done I been watching for year or so. So I understand what your talking about.
    What a treat to hear such great truth..