Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	QUOTE (loveaboo @ Jun 20 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 20 2009, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 20 2009, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A lot of cross-cultural bashing going on in this thread... how about we agree that its different strokes for different folks? If you have a filipino spouse & you are very happy that's great. If your spouse is from another country & you are happy that's great too. There's no need to compare the two like a couple of 3rd graders comparing toys during recess. I don't think any of us are doing that. The post above is a joke. There are plenty of places, including the PI, where women tend to look past the superficial. Look at the original post about fat ugly guys. I disagree; some people were serious & got their panties in a bunch. However the stereotype of Filipinos marrying fat and/or old men has truth to it... like all stereotypes it is a generalization & perhaps an exaggeration, but its based in fact. I'm sure it happens in marriages between other countries as well, so it certainly isn't just a Filipino thing. Brad and Vika, I like you. Among the foreigners who have shared their opinions, anger, etc. in this post, I think you're one of the open-minded ones and not judgmental about us filipinas. I think it just goes to show that all of us take pride of ourselves and where we came from. And none of us will allow just anyone to insult us. Nowhereman, I agree with you but i think it's just so unfair that only filipinas are being criticized for that when in fact it's happening in the whole world. Why if a filipina marry an "ugly, fat, old man" (as others put it), it's bad, but if other nationalities do it, it's acceptable? Also, I think it's so shallow that people are judging others because they married someone much older or some "ugly, fat man". It's none of our business. It's their lives, their choices...If they are happy, let it be. For the record, I'm not marrying an "ugly, fat, old man". In fact, I'm even a year older than my fiance and he's not ugly. But I just want other people to realize that their being so judgmental about us filipinas is not cool at all. To foreigners claiming that their filipina wives are the best, I agree because I'm also a filipina and it's flattering to know that foreigners do appreciate filipina wives. To those who disagree that filipinas are the best wives, that's cool. We are entitled to our own opinions and I respect yours as well so I hope you will also respect ours. No need to insult our race. I just have one word that I think all of should learn. That is RESPECT. Let's respect each other's opinions and choices and preferences. And also, stop being judgmental for goodness sake! Goodluck to all of us in our visa journey!!! Thank you for your input... we agree on this topic for the most part. As I stated in a previous post my Filipino wife and I joked with each other during my 2 trips to the Philippines when we saw a young, pretty Filipino with a guy twice her age and/or 3 times her weight. Like I also said if they are happy then that's all that matters... and yes of course you see these types of couples with women (and men) from other countries as well.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-20 10:29:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 20 2009, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A lot of cross-cultural bashing going on in this thread... how about we agree that its different strokes for different folks? If you have a filipino spouse & you are very happy that's great. If your spouse is from another country & you are happy that's great too. There's no need to compare the two like a couple of 3rd graders comparing toys during recess. I don't think any of us are doing that. The post above is a joke. There are plenty of places, including the PI, where women tend to look past the superficial. Look at the original post about fat ugly guys. I disagree; some people were serious & got their panties in a bunch. However the stereotype of Filipinos marrying fat and/or old men has truth to it... like all stereotypes it is a generalization & perhaps an exaggeration, but its based in fact. I'm sure it happens in marriages between other countries as well, so it certainly isn't just a Filipino thing.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-20 09:05:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	A lot of cross-cultural bashing going on in this thread... how about we agree that its different strokes for different folks? If you have a filipino spouse & you are very happy that's great. If your spouse is from another country & you are happy that's great too. There's no need to compare the two like a couple of 3rd graders comparing toys during recess.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-20 08:40:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ Jun 19 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are right there is no harm in it for me. I just get sick of reading these posts about how SUPERIOR Phillipino brides are. And as you said, you have seen exactly what I am talking about. Any of you that haven't need to check out some of the pics. They speak for themselves. Hypocrisy on VJ??? Never!!!!!!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-19 20:17:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ Jun 19 2009, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it is funny how offended people get when the truth is spit out. If you aren't the fat, old ugly man that the teenage Phillipino with braces married then don't get your panties in a bunch. But if you are then I don't see how you can be offended. And yes, it does kind of tick all the other women off when the Phillipinos get on here and brag about how wonderful they are. My husband woudn't have ever considered marrying one so that's all that matters to me. Betsy you have a point & I defended you, but at the same time I think you could use a little more tact in making your point. When my Filipino wife and I saw a young, pretty Filipino with grandpa or a fatty we joked about it to each other, but if they are happy with each other then what's the harm in it?	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-19 20:11:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ Jun 19 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ Jun 19 2009, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (higherground @ Jun 19 2009, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ms. Colombia, There are far more websites advertising yourselves and other Latin women to men around the world not particularly among US citizens alone than compared to websites mainly for women of my culture and race. Notwithstanding the Russian agencies. How could your Colombian neurotransmitter come up with such a ridiculous suggestion as to limit K1 visas on women coming from my country when every woman in the world has an equal chance of meeting foreign men? Oh, now I can understand your train of thoughts. Your Colombian cranium must be dulled with the poppies from Medellin? Ah Ms. Colombia, I am a Filipina and I have toured the world. Colombia is one part of which. We do not need to marry foreign nationals in order to tour the world Miss Colombia. And most certainly, we do not need foreign nationals to marry to achieve our goals in life. However, it does seem to suggest fairly clearly that men need Filipinas in their lives. Or am I mistaken? Your initial question is in fact an answer. Oh my. Eating one's cake as well. SIGH. Statistically, I could turn the sheet for you. US Citizens take more than 50% of applications for K1 visas mainly for Filipinas. After all, the men hunted us. Now didn't you guys? I have not even started discussing issues of proximity between US and Colombia as against US and the Pearl of the Orient Seas... HA HA HA Don't blame men. You know they don't think with the head on their shoulders. Usually it is some other body part that's in control. Maybe some Phillipino women don't need foreign men to give them their desired standard of living, but please don't tell me that doesn't happen QUITE frequently. You would only be fooling yourself. Just look at some of the pics on this site of young ,attractive Phillipinos with old, fat, ugly men. I guess you think love really IS blind. First off I smell troll ... but I will bite into it I guess.... Before you continue to make yourself look like a complete moron ( oh wait you did that already ) do a little research on the culture you are talking about first ... generally woman of the philippines have ALOT more priorities they look for in their partner than if they are "hot" or a "stud" or if they are "rich" All woman look at their prospective partner and think to themselves ... what kind of stability and future will this person give me ... Try to be a little less narrow minded ... I'll use myself as a example .. I am not fat .. I am not ugly ... and I am not old and I will be marrying the woman I've searched a long time for soon ... she happens to be a wonderful amazing caring woman from the Philippines .... her and I met by chance actually and here we are .... Don't over generalize a whole country you make your self look like a tool. Betsy certainly could have used more tact in her post, but she has a point... when I was in the Philippines visiting my fiancee (now wife) I did see a fair amount of older and/or fat men with pretty Filipino women much younger than them. If they are happy then all the power to them, but to stick your head in the sand & refuse to admit facts makes you look bad too.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-19 18:00:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	QUOTE (lotus101 @ Jun 18 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE Each situation is different, but I think in general filipino women want a husband that treats them with respect and lets be honest offers them a better quality of life. Marrying an American or European man gives them the best chance of achieving these goals. Again every case is different but my filipino wife and I are extremely happy with each other... she is beautiful inside & out! Excuse me!!... many of us Filipinos achieved our goals because we are hard working people NOT because we are married to American or European men. and besides is not neccesarily that we need to marry foriegn men in order for us to have a better quality life. its not cool of you. just because you are married to a very poor dirt Filipina and you gave her a better life. now you want us to put ALL in ONE BASKET. Settle down! I am not accusing Filipino women of anything. American women do the same thing... they marry men that give them stability & a good life. In both cases (Filipino and American) of course they want a man that truly loves them & respects them, but the better quality of life is definitely part of the equation in many (if not most) cases. If you believe that this isn't a factor when Filipino women look for an American or European man I'm sorry but you are very naive.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-18 19:57:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	Each situation is different, but I think in general filipino women want a husband that treats them with respect and lets be honest offers them a better quality of life. Marrying an American or European man gives them the best chance of achieving these goals. Again every case is different but my filipino wife and I are extremely happy with each other... she is beautiful inside & out!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-17 21:17:00
Philippines	Traditional Filipino wedding or American wedding?	QUOTE (mariquita linda @ Jun 20 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There won't be any fancy wedding for us. We'll just drive to Vegas and have the union blessed and legalized on the 4th of July. Can't wait to hit the tables after the wedding!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-20 09:00:00
Philippines	Traditional Filipino wedding or American wedding?	QUOTE (xylide @ Jun 20 2009, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello, we got married here in the PI and my husband wore his uniform and i chose my gown.. we were planning to have another wedding in the states(renew our vows) for his family and friends, and my other relatives too... so im just going to bring my wedding gown and wear it again!Ü We are doing the just the opposite... did a small ceremony here in the USA & will renew our vows when we go to the Philippines in September. P.s. I am in the Army, like your husband. Edited by nowhereman, 20 June 2009 - 08:37 AM.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-20 08:35:00
Philippines	Philippine TV Channels	QUOTE (dale_trisha @ Jun 21 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We use DirectTV in the watch TFC and other Phil channels. Love it. Watching it right now. Yup we have DirecTV and subscribed to 3 Filipino channels. My personal favorite show is ASAP... gorgeous, talented Filipino singers & dancers!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-21 21:10:00
Philippines	Tourist Visa	My fiancee (now wife) tried for a tourist visa & was denied (like everyone else we were tired of the long wait & wanted to be together). The denial had no impact on the (eventual) K-1 visa. I don't want to burst your bubble but since your fiancee is from the Philippines she has a better chance of being struck by lightning on a sunny day than getting a tourist visa.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-25 10:20:00
Philippines	Medical @ St. Luke	QUOTE (Chaz n Ena @ Jun 29 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello guys.. Just want to ask when is the best time to come for Medical Exam @ St. Luke .. 4am ? or better later around 10 ? and the to do's and dont's also if there is any. Just a little worried since plan to go on Monday, already booked my ticket .. any suggestions ? DAGHANG SALAMAT. :-) 4 am is overkill; 10 am is probably too late. I believe my wife showed up around 7 am & she had no issues. Also early week is best because you often have to go back a 2nd day. Good luck!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-29 10:47:00
Philippines	Fiance only went to visit me once.	Nope like others have said as long as there is proof of a bonafide relationship (photos, receipts, etc) you should be fine. Also (my own personal opinion) pics of both of you with her family members in it is also a good idea.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-06-30 19:55:00
Philippines	If you got engaged here, then why are you getting married there?	Tell USCIS none of your business!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-07-01 13:21:00
Philippines	What if your girl is at the bottom of the Philippines	QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Jul 7 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Filipina Lover @ Jul 7 2009, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If your girl is at the bottom of the Philippines, does that mean she has to go to Manila for the medical exam and then back up Manila for the interview and then Back up to Manila to pick up the visa and package? How does that work. yes she does...in my case me and my hubby went to manila for medical then went in manila again for interview but that time i was alone and only stayed in the hotel for one night...thats it. and since i lived in davao i had my seminar in cebu...so it was also fun for me because i was able to go to different places before i went here in usa... Also keep in mind that if you go to the seminar before the interview you will have to go back after the interview to get the stamp on the visa.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-07-08 08:45:00
Philippines	my fiancee is scared about the interview	Along the same lines as everyone else if the relationship is legit & she can convince the interviewer of that there won't be a problem. One suggestion though is to go over personal info like what is your job, your parent's names, how many brothers & sisters in your family, etc. Make sure she has details about your life as they may ask those questions.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-09-22 22:00:00
Philippines	Terminal fees	QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Oct 28 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The big thing missed for my wife was all the fresh vegetables and fish. She says everything in the stores here is frozen an it has a funny taste. I suggested we get some in cans and she was very fast to say no but I got some anyway and after she tried it I think she changed her mind cause now we only by vege's in the can. -P QUOTE (adventure509 @ Oct 28 2009, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What does your your misses or mister what first when they arrive at there new home? Besides the just you or hugg and kiss. When I asked this was kinda amused and was reminded on just how lucky a man I am. Alma has a wish for a BigMac. he he. Depends on where you live... in the Atlanta area there are several Asian food markets that are affordable and offer fresh vegetables & quality meat. My wife enjoys when we shop there.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-28 14:12:00
Philippines	Terminal fees	Just flew thru Manila a few weeks ago. Pretty sure we paid terminal fees of 400 and 750 pesos (so 1,150 total per person). The shops near the gate will take American dollars & of course pesos, but no credit cards. A decent meal will run around 500 pesos. QUOTE (MikeInWyoming @ Oct 28 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Oct 27 2009, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Philippine travel tax is Php 1600+ and terminal fee is Php 750 The Travel Tax may be less. It actually depends on whether the ticket was bought on-line or from a travel agent in the PI. Assume the worst 1,700php and hope for the best 500php. The terminal fee at NAIA is as was listed: 750php. I'm pretty sure our travel tax was less than 1,700 pesos. I almost want to say that we didn't pay it at all, but I'm not sure.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-28 10:15:00
Philippines	Wearing a face mask while flying?	From what I understand washing your hands frequently is more effective than wearing a face mask.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-30 10:18:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	Please add Bea & myself (K1).... VJ NAME ------------SC-----NOA1-----NOA2----Doc Ver.--Medical----- Interview.....Result Nowhereman.........VSC....Jun 04----Jul 11----Jul 25------Aug 19-20--Oct 29 Edited by nowhereman, 26 October 2008 - 11:58 AM.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2008-10-26 11:57:00
Philippines	Tourist Visa While Waiting to Apply for K1 Visa	We were in a very similar situation & applied for a tourist visa. I had what I thought would suffice as evidence that my fiancee would return to the Philippines & not only did they not accept the evidence they wouldn't even look at it. You can certainly try but please don't expect a favorable outcome.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-02 16:26:00
Philippines	Hey! Floyd Mayweather wants to join the party?	QUOTE (Tito Jorge @ Nov 18 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nowhereman @ Nov 18 2009, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't see the picture at work, but I am a very avid boxing fan & know a lot about the sport. I will be very surprised if Mayweather actually fights Pacquiao, since he has a long history of fighting boxers past their prime (De La Hoya), too small (Marquez) or over-hyped (Hatton). Pacman is the real deal & Mayweather will probably create some BS reason not to fight him. Interesting ... Manny has fought ALL those same people ... Mayweather will sign ... he wants a big payday ... And I dont think it will be an easy fight for Manny ... I think he can win ... but it wont be a 2 round knock out like Ricky Hatton ... I thnk it will be hard fight and one well worth watching ... -- George It will be a great fight if it happens, but Mayweather's ego is so large that he might price himself out of the fight. I'd love to see Pacman knock Mayweather out to shut him up. Mayweather can't knock Pacman out (Cotto hits a lot harder & he couldn't do it).	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-18 09:40:00
Philippines	Hey! Floyd Mayweather wants to join the party?	I can't see the picture at work, but I am a very avid boxing fan & know a lot about the sport. I will be very surprised if Mayweather actually fights Pacquiao, since he has a long history of fighting boxers past their prime (De La Hoya), too small (Marquez) or over-hyped (Hatton). Pacman is the real deal & Mayweather will probably create some BS reason not to fight him.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-18 09:29:00
Philippines	how to bring parents in the US for visit	QUOTE (bluedamsel @ Nov 22 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi folks, i am new here in visajourney but I heard that this is a very helpful site, i came to the US petitioned by my husband 2 years ago, that means, I only have a conditional permanent residence visa. my question is can i apply for my parents a visitor visa to come here for at least 3 months? anybody here had that experience? or does anybody here advise me on how to do that, where am I suppose to start? Perhaps they would have a better chance of success if they came to the U.S. individually? The "strong ties" would be the other parent back in the Philippines. Anyone try it this way?	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-23 15:01:00
Philippines	how to deal with the stress of this journey!!!	QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Dec 3 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all!!!!....I was just looking for some advice and Ideas on hold to handle the stress durring this process.....Personally it has been becomming harder and harder for me....Please dont judge me but I have been drinking more and more .....snapping at my employees and worse of all blowing things WAY out of proportion with Pam and loosing my mind over the littlest things !!!! please help me with some idea's on a way to relax..... I played lots of World of Warcraft & drank lots of beer... often at the same time	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-12-03 13:24:00
Philippines	Philippines VS USA!!!!	QUOTE (ghomnet) You said a very important thing there, gated community. The location i wanted to live at is Samal island next to davao, Safety is an issue that does come up in my head to. Davao is very safe but Samal island i am still not sure. The thing i did not like about gated community is it takes away one of the perks i want, the beaches and sea, sunset. Most of the communities seem like us. I would look at living somewhere else... there is some terrorist activity in Mindanao & there have been cases of kidnapping Americans.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-12-04 11:16:00
Philippines	Philippines VS USA!!!!	QUOTE (Joseph & Ana @ Dec 4 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Liberals always think they should tell everyone what they can and can't do on their own property. Joe take your political BS somewhere else... it has zero to do with this topic. As for the OP I am also married to a Filipino from Davao & have also seriously considered moving to the Philippines when I retire from the military (can live like a king on a military retirement & more importantly I really like the Philippines). One thing to consider is what your wife thinks... mine has fallen in love with living in the US so she might want to stay here after I retire (which of course may change our plans). Finally as for your comments about gays & pretty women they should both be non issues. Not to start an debate but sexual orientation has more to do with genetics than anything else (and if your son or daughter chooses to be gay they are still your son/daughter). As for pretty women I enjoy looking at them as much as the next guy, but touching is reserved for my wife (who is pretty damn hot btw). When all is said & done make a decision (with your wife) that is best for you.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-12-04 11:11:00
Philippines	Im in shock and I dont know what to do	QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 7 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Dec 7 2009, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I do understand your point Charles. And to some degree, I agree... But you must understand that laws ARE an exercise in semantics. This is proven by the very existence of the Judicial Branch... If everyone agreed on what the law says, we would not need them. But people do not agree. That's why we have so many lawsuits... That's why so many people on this very forum disagree all the time. -P QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 7 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Dec 7 2009, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Charles, I contend, that its not all that clear. If USCIS meant that a 'bar girl' was not allowed a visa, then they would have stated such. They did not do so. What they did, was choose words that have an amount of 'fudge factor'... -Phil QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 7 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> phil, what webster has to say for a definition is inmaterial. what matters is what uscis says and it's spelled out quite clearly. i think everyone here knows better than to try to "fudge factor" given the potential for a lifetime ban. i'd appreciate it if we don't have an exercise in semantics. i think a vast majority on vj will agree that offering sex for money, or taking money for sex, is prostitution. to try to coat it as less than that by attaching a different name or by trying to give it some imaginary wiggle room is a disservice to the op. Reminds me of Shakespeare's quote "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-12-07 15:43:00
Philippines	anyone from NEW JERSEY	My experience in NJ is that they are terrible drivers & the accent is obnoxious... my bad you meant about getting a job	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-12-03 14:01:00
Philippines	what about with proof of singleness?	QUOTE (Jakriss @ Dec 9 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi to all. My fiancee and I are both single. One of the pre-departure seminar's requirement is proof of singleness. Just want to ask regarding this proof of singleness in the US. Where can u get a proof of singleness in the US? My fiancee has it in Philippines called CENOMAR. But,what about in the US? Thanks in advance. Just take a picture of your refrigerator... if all you have in it are beer, mustard & an expired gallon of milk that should serve as proof that you are single	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-12-09 10:14:00
Philippines	december flight	Avoid LAX if possible. I have flown from/to SF/LAX to Manila 3 times & every time I have had a good experience in San Fran & a horrible experience in LAX. First of all the attitudes between the airport staffs was night & day... SF personnel were friendly & helpful while the LAX personnel were rude & didn't care. Secondly I had major delays in LAX twice (and of course the airport personnel were completely useless in getting me another flight the same day).	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-18 12:41:00
Philippines	My beautiful wife is very irresponsible	So after 7 pages of posts what's the verdict Jasman? Are you going to try anything different to get the situation under control?	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-18 09:23:00
Philippines	My beautiful wife is very irresponsible	QUOTE (JVKn'CVO @ Nov 17 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Nov 17 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JVKn'CVO @ Nov 17 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You have a young and beautiful wife - that comes with a price. Count your blessings and let it go Saludos, Caro That is the worst answer I've read in this thread... I have a young an beautiful wife and I will never accept such behavior. As my wife she is my partner in life which means we have common goals. If I just wanted young & beautiful arm candy I could buy that and not have to deal with the hassles Jasmine is. Well, sorry you didn't like my answer but I'm only saying the truth. From what I know of Jasman and Claudeth, Jasman has a very good wife and it's in his best interest to strive to make her happy, even if she'll leave the closet light on, not finish her plate or waste a bar of soap. Saludos, Caro I thought it was a bad answer as well, sorry. I haven't read every page in this thread but if my wife acted like this I would have a long talk with her & if she continued her behavior I would take it as a sign of disrespect. Her behavior is well beyond the normal annoying habits that are a part of marriage life.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-11-17 15:23:00
Philippines	To flee poverty, Filipinas marry foreigners	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 5 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Feb 5 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just checked for 18 year old girls from the Philippines, and there was 18,000 profiles, compared to a few hundred for men in my age group, 41-50 at the time. --Bullwinkle That's just one web site, there are many sites hooking up men around the world with beautiful, young Filipinas What would a 50 year old man have in common with an 18 year old? Physical attraction is very important but you also need to have common interests & goals. As I see it physical attraction & a healthy sex life are the glue that holds a relationship together, but if that's all you have then it's just one big sticky glob of glue!	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-02-05 15:27:00
Philippines	To flee poverty, Filipinas marry foreigners	QUOTE (mychelle @ Feb 5 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Feb 5 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think many American men realize the numbers. And the numbers are getting more desperate. Not for the Kanos, but for the young Pinay. I was curious, after my bride "found me" on PenPalNet.com, how many Filipino women were looking to contact American men. So, I just checked for 18 year old girls from the Philippines, and there was 18,000 profiles, compared to a few hundred for men in my age group, 41-50 at the time. That was over two years ago. Numbers don't lie and there is desperation there. That all of us on VJ found true love is either a miracle, or a testament to the determination of the ladies of the Philippines. So, let's not kid ourselves! --Bullwinkle granted...the 18,000 profiles may have duplicates or triplicates...so we can't rely on that....but the numbers mentioned in the article has credibility...and those numbers don't lie. the increase is alarming...i agree with bullwinkle. not one filipina here in VJ would ever admit to have married a USC for economic reason, albeit not the only reason but a major one...and not one USC will ever say that their Filipina wife married them for that. There's a huge difference between the women who marry Americans to get a green card (and a credit card) & then dump him the day after they get their citizenship vs. the women who are looking for love & a better life. Lets be honest here... if you met your significant other through a matchmaking site you initially selected a number of pretty women & ended up with the woman you hit it off with the most (and hopefully vice versa). As long as the feelings are real & the intentions genuine (from both parties) I don't see anything wrong with this. Now if you are a 50 year old man and your target audience is 18-20 year old women I would seriously question your intentions. Granted there are always exceptions but generally speaking this situation does & should raise some red flags.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-02-05 15:17:00
Philippines	To flee poverty, Filipinas marry foreigners	American women often marry men with money too... how often do you see a woman making good money marry a guy who doesn't? Women want to be financially stable & there is nothing wrong with that. As for Filipino women I believe most are also looking for a real relationship & not a sugar daddy. As long as their intentions are legit you shouldn't look down on them if they are also trying to improve their quality of life.	nowhereman	Male	Philippines	2009-02-05 09:28:00
Philippines	Met a rude fellow Pinay	Just stay humble and be good don't mind people who are rude they are just jealous My wife has a Thai friend who is always critical of everything. I do believe it is jealousy. Her husband has been unemployed for almost two years. They live in a small house worth maybe 60k and my wife and I live in an older home built in 1880 worth maybe 400k. She is always saying our home is old and why we don't move to a new home. She even criticized the Christmas card we sent this year. I also think she might be just a bit on the dumb side but it still hurts my wife's feelings as her friend is ALWAYS negative. Anyway, keep your chin up and it will all work out. LS	LastSurvivor	Male	Thailand	2010-12-27 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December Filer - Vermont Services Center	Yes, the December Filers thread is under "December 07 Filers" http://www.visajourn...howtopic=100364 Post there instead.	Leedah	Female	Gambia	2007-12-14 15:17:00
Philippines	Dallas / Fort Worth Texas - For those looking for friends	LOL.. Nothing wrong with finding someone.. But i think that dude wants to make fish bate out of you. LOL.. Nothing wrong with finding someone.. But i think that dude wants to fish you.	Soju	Male	South Korea	2011-04-22 22:29:00