Dear Feyma, I saw your website recommended by my friend. I am writing to you maybe some Filipina went through what my sister gotten into her married life. She’s married to an American. When they were writing, the guy he is nice and getting along with my family. I am married to a guy from […]
It Was an Odd Couple of Days
Last Thursday Mayang and I were making preparations for Typhoon Yolanda which was due the next day. First we stocked up on gas for the old faithful Honda generator. Put everything that is not nailed down outside, into the Man Cave in back, made sure the pump to my well was working, in case city […]
Hypocrisy
Have you guys been reading or hearing on Philippine news TV? Regarding one of the big celebrities here in the Philippines wanting to marry his girlfriend. Why would that be a problem? The guy, he is 60 years old and the girl is 16 years old. To be honest I think if the girl was […]
How the dating process works in the Philippines
Today we have a Guest article here on LiP. If you intend to date someone from the Philippines, it is very important to know some aspects of the local culture that may either be deal-makers or deal-breakers for your date life. The good news though is that many Filipinas have married foreigners before so this […]
My Marriage is “Broken”, Where Can I Get a Divorce?
I Don’t Like Talking About Divorce Nobody really wants to go into talking about a divorce unless they absolutely have to. And I certainly don’t want to talk about divorce as if it were some easy, quick solution to issues and disagreements that husbands and wives ought to be able to work out between them. […]
The Expat Enigma
Have you heard of the Expat Enigma? Don’t worry, I haven’t either, in fact, I just made it up. It is, though a very real thing, something that just never really had a name until now. Firstly, what is an enigma? Some people might not know, especially if English is not your first language. An […]