Most Common Relationship Problems With A Filipina!

[@Lawrencerice]

They don't "forget about" paying the "loan" back. They never intend to pay it back in the first place.

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

So true just have to set boundaries with the family

[@thehallhobbyfarmsusaandphi4457]

Any family support should be earned... Period!

[@alkei3081]

I am an American black man who enjoys your one on one husband with wife conversations. YOU ARE A GREAT COUPLE.

[@oahuguy3918]

You guys hit it on the nose - yes, for me, it's the communication barrier that still exists, even if Filipina's speak English far better than any of the other SE Asian countries. And I strongly believe it's not all on the Filipina... from what I experienced, most expats won't even meet them half way by learning the Filipina's native language. I urge a lot of the expats to get off their asses and start learning the Filipino language or you will always feel like an outsider whenever family and friends get together (which is quite frequent!).

[@chrism4008]

That always bothered me that so many don't even try

[@goatman3828]

What is concidered "old age" and "retirement age" over there? I see videos of like 80 year old foreigners with younger Filipinas. So i would doubt the gal's parents are older than him. So would he be expected to help pay for her "retired" or 'old" parents when they are younger than him? How does a parent ask this older foreigner for money when they are "retired"? Many, if not most Americans are working into their late 60's and beyond. So a (I'm just guessing a number) 50 year old retired Filipino could be asking for money from a person decades older and still having to work? These are real questions. So anyone with any information please respond. Thank you. It would seem odd for a person to retire if they can't afford to retire.

[@loneranger668]

Maya, your husband mentioned Pilipina jealousy. You should consider doing a video on how your husband should tell you if another Pilipina is coming on to him. Especially, if she is one of your family members or one of your friends. What would be your reaction overall, would you lay any blame on your husband if he told you first, and what would be your final outcome?

[@marchoman1776]

I must strongly disagree with the idea of telling any woman of basic flirtation IE coming on to you by frind or relative. Just turn them down. In most cases, I mean almost every case it ends there . Don't start a family feud over a woman's stupid mistake.

[@loneranger668]

@@marchoman1776 How do you handle a wife that accuses you of this information when she discovers the information through others?

[@TruthFinder7839]

I’m coming Oct 26th to Cebu, then traveling around and staying 3 weeks around the Philippines. Just vacationing and looking around and seeing personally how the Philippines suits me for coming back and possibly spending more time semi retired 3 to 6 months at a time. I believe everyone is different and hard to paint the Filipinas or the foreigners with broad brush strokes. I don’t want to be the walking ATM, but understand where I am and the need of the ones I come into contact with have few resources to compared to most others in the world. I’ll balance my budget and evaluate the best options for my future. ❤🙏

[@johnnymcfall4428]

I've been supporting myself since I was 17 years old with 2 jobs and had my own place. So I'm not going to come over there and be trying to support someone woman whole family.

[@grneck]

Hi Maya, you are a VERY beautiful lady (just made myself a member of your channel)!

[@MayaLifeInThePhilippines]

Thank you! 😊

[@davewilder7073]

It’s so nice that he keep his hand on your knee.

[@stevebearsley2308]

You have to know each other well and what your limits are. Learn to communicate. We took my partner's widowed mother in as she needed care. It's become a 24/7 need in the last couple of years, so we have had to hire two helpers. It's a challenge sometimes but God is very clear about the duty of children to care for parents.

[@unclejessiephilippinesadve7050]

We are now task with taking care of grandma even though she has 9 children all having jobs and business 😊 I'm really understanding some of the same problems 😊😊but gotta love grandma 80 yrs old sweet heart 😊

[@rayrunn9441]

Common problem - the Filipinos all speaks in their dialect when I’m there. So I feel left out

[@paulruano1903]

Dialect or language?

[@dalibor1510]

Yes and that's quite rude in the western world.

[@mattsnider5904]

I have trouble sometimes understanding people speaking English sometimes because of my hearing so I would be totally screwed lol

[@paulbucklebuckle4921]

@@dalibor1510 its not rude to speak your own language in your own country , learn the language, 🤗

[@paulbucklebuckle4921]

Like people in all countries do , learn the language if your staying .

[@henryjimeno9976]

I’m Fil Am , I’m tired of Filipina girlfriend who never ran out of money problems. They are so annoying always asking money. I’m not an ATM , I just walk out and look for another one. But the same thing happens. That really sucks!!!

[@FreedomRock44]

Maya I agree I have watched a bunch of videos and Filipinas Laugh easy and often.

[@OLHIPPIE420]

Awesome video thank you for the insight on this topic, I’m sure every forigner could use the info. Very helpful Thank you….

[@hyacinthmusic1595]

Being family oriented doesnt mean you have to provide for her family. In my case as family oriented woman, i never asked money for my family, instead I just work even if he supports me, so I can also like help my family somehow FROM my OWN money. A family oriented filipina has a big heart and very caring. Some foreigners also just like spending or sharing to others and you cant stop them from doing that. And also if you dont want to regret about choosing the right one, you should really get to know that person very well before deciding to marry. Coz filipinas are all different. Different mindset, different environment, different faith.

[@leanbike4]

We had Two small issues: 1. Tampo. (My response was to say “in the future i will just go scuba diving for a day, or more) 2. Expectations w/o communication. Its all good now:)

[@tony9305]

Great improvements with the audio. Thank you!

[@davidramsey5952]

What was the family doing before YOU came along?

[@earlclep1]

Waiting on the golden egg 😉 and you will be wise not to forget that 🙄

[@raypatson8775]

Lol

[@helgen1]

My story! My girlfriend is pregnant and she deliver the baby around october.She dont want me in the hospital when this days comes.Very strange for me,a woman would be happy if the father is there right?She only wants me to pick me up in the airport after birth.I told her this situation is very strange and i think the real father will be there,and its not me.she told me if i dont support they can blacklist me and put me in jail.Is this so easy? How would you handle this? I said if you dont care about my decision and am not there on delivery she can handle everything alone and i keep my hands of everything.

[@davidlayne8755]

Believe me i know what your talking about, If they borrow money for any reason they don't like to repay it.... And there no limit.. Just be careful and if she is gone , use that time wisely...

[@akllera]

This was brought to my attention on Filipina Peas Chanel. It is a LAW in the Philippines that grown children are REQUIRED to support their parents. There are limits, but I believe it was fir their requirement to live, not be their savior. Thus surprised me. My wife does sent to her parents, but her sisters are always trying to get us to sent to them. My limit was hut long ago, so she has been working for about 10 years, and she took over that task.

[@ernieellan5694]

Yeah Pea totally misconstrues that law.It states you are to provide sustanance money to the inlaws not "Spend everything on worthless crap" money.

[@miguelhackett4352]

I have questions, 1) what would be considered a fair amount for a foreigner to contribute to the family? And 2) as someone who has always been self reliant I would have an issue giving adults a monthly stipend so wouldn't it be more acceptable to provide the family with a way to make money? For example buy a car for your filipinas brother and sign him up for grab. Would the family still be expecting more help?

[@KALBOTABAKANO]

1. 5 to 10 k. 2., good luck with that and yes, they would after the business fails for a 1,000 different reasons, just imo.

[@patrickclark9156]

You gotta set limits with them by saying what you can do. Remember, Filipinos are not as future thinking as Americans.

[@earlclep1]

Look for the right lady and you will not be expected to fund her family and friends every desire. In 7 years I've only ever been asked for money by one sister (often by the one though). The rest of the family have never asked and all are educated with good jobs or should I say careers. Self respect should be one of the qualities everyone should look for in any good / long term relationship partner.

[@herbwitt7710]

Thanks Maya and Geo. Thanks for sharing all the great information 😊 Keep the great videos coming ❤

[@dazocat5566]

Buying means give in the states as well. Many us friends says they want to borrow but they mean really is give like a gift

[@walterpont2882]

The first problem is that Pinays always put their family first and we are used to fund as many of them as they can get away with. We are only ATM machines for that purpose. If you dont pay then you will be replaced. My ex Pinay expected me to fund 11 family members at 30000 pesos per momth so her family could have an easy life. Didnt matter i would have been put into poverty also.

[@lucdrouin4653]

I am from Québec and I had a girlfriend from Morocco. We both spoke excellent French, and still, at times, one would say something that seemed inoffensive to him or her, but that would start a angered reaction from the other. We used the same French words, but the meanings were not always exactly the same. After it happened four times, I took the habit of asking for a time-out when an argument occurred in order to ask what was the word that produced the reaction so that we wouldn’t fight about a misunderstanding.

[@gergelycsuros2051]

I have been in a family party in the Philippines. I didnt feel left out at all, but I am an introvert, so I didnt need attention. Just drink a small cup of tuba with everyone 😉, and listen to them, answer their questions nicely. It was not that hard.

[@robbstacy9616]

Maya, I totally understand where you are coming from regarding arguing in your non native language! My ex wife was Dominican and we spoke Spanish at home. We didn't live in the US. So she didn't speak English. You can't make some nuanced responses in the heat of the moment or necessarily say what you mean and it is definitely the wrong time to say the wrong thing!😂😂

[@butch1963]

My girlfriend says it's a little white lie when she helps her family and doesn't tell me. When I have told her many times that I will be happy to help if I can but not if I stressed to pay my own bills. I am 61 and have back and neck problems. Yet I still work construction to support her and pay my bills.

[@carletto_au]

I like Gio outfit 😁

[@Comm0ut]

Foreigners should remember women date them because their alternative options are worse. ALL humans are naturally driven to survive. My bro has been happily married to a Pinay for about 30 years. He provides for her but her personal income from work is sent home. That works out for them since he is not expected to support her distant relatives. If she wants to do that she can earn the money herself. His military retirement vested at 20 years and he's wisely debt-free except a cheap mortgage locked in long ago so he doesn't need her income, and she upholds her end of the bargain at home because she's a devoted parent.

[@davidschaack]

For the most part, they don’t a financial vision and goals.

[@Roadglide59]

Good subject matter. Thank you.

[@MUXBUX]

Excellent Vlog!

[@Robert.Sheard]

Gio, can you talk to my adult son about that whole self-sufficiency thing? 🤷‍♂

[@reallythisbad]

I have listened to gio many times but this was the first time i saw maya...good job gio😊

[@Rusty571000]

Wow! Maya is drop dead gorgeous! I want one of those! 😮 The thought of them being so pretty & on top of that they treat their men way better than the man hating feminist in the US is mind blowing.

[@Wolff13]

If she hadn’t met and married a foreigner, then what? I’m lucky in that sense: my wife’s family has never asked us for any money; they all are working meaningful jobs, so really no need for us to support them (not that we’re rich); we send money for Christmas and birthdays, that’s it.

[@earlclep1]

Same for me except not even for holidays. Self respect and education made my wife's family unique in this country. Glad to hear we are not alone 😊.

[@siyakhashakazulugebashe4936]

Some Philipinos don't usually pay you back once you loan them.

[@fruitloops3718]

Regarding the money. It's okay to contribute to help the family but don't allow them to embroil you with their problems. If they do and won't stop after you tell her, you might have to let her go. They survived before you came and they will survive after you're gone.

[@georgeince4136]

I have experienced many of these experiences.

[@malikkweli8627]

Hey if those are problems......SIGN ME UP!!! Those sound like good problems to have😎😎💯💯

[@miketurpin4959]

We have no plans to live anywhere else but here in the Philippines I love it here

[@michaellethcoe8244]

Oh yeah n if u want to bring her back to the usa her citizenship is 10,000 u have to pay. They can only stay here in USA for only 6 months on a visa n then have to go back to their country. Only way they can Stay if u marry them.

[@GitzenShiggles]

This is why I rent them instead.

[@superman1081]

Gio, you have a beautiful woman. And, It shows how much you guys love one another!

[@steveng8727]

Take that lovely woman to the USA so she will have more opportunities and you can stay connected to your sons, fight to see them buddy.

[@earlclep1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

Everything they spoke about is 💯 Lay ground rules, don’t play into family drama! If they want to borrow money, tell them to go to boombia. Take care of each other, & the parents if money permit’s. Live & Enjoy 🩵

[@LassieFarm]

Jealous and possessive oh yeah 🇵🇭

[@garytibo]

I'm going to make a canadian joke Maya...It's nice to see you AND by the way, I'm a new subscriber to Gio your commoditie...😅🤣😂😂😇

[@adriver4471]

Filipina’s expect their Boyfriends/husbands to have a endless pot of money available for them and their families Many don’t appreciate the support either

[@RudyG-c3u]

Thanks guys great info.

[@ralphcurran8147]

Great content

[@boraborabob1]

Take all your finances and put her name on the accounts too. That's what married people in love and married do. RIGHT. Haven't seen one blog (maybe this one) where that's the case. Ah she loves me so I'll give a little money to her each month and maybe a little to the family. RIGHT.

[@Joseph-g9j5l]

Holy Chris Griffin. Family guy

[@bryanlonger8646]

Portable translation, and ear plug..

[@richardjohnson3290]

Having 2-3 fbs and ofc family thinking your rich and will help all of them!

[@marchoman1776]

Thanks for the video ❤❤ to you and your wife.

[@μιμηταὶτοῦθεοῦ]

Tampo all the way

[@baconsandwichbaconsandwich727]

you didn't cover tampo

[@SirMikeMiller]

Very good

[@beaware354]

Ask for money big … big turn off for me. Sorry, I’m not a bank

[@sawyerw5715]

It's actually codified into Philippine law that children must take care of "necessities" for parents (and SIBLINGS even!), if able. And vice versa.

[@terryhensley7956]

About the communications issues, I find it incredibly entitled for Westerners to go to another country and not learn the language. If you want to change your life and move to another country, but don't want to respect the people or their partner enough to learn the host language, what message are you really sending? For what it's worth, I am American and am planning to move to SouthEast Asia, but wouldn't do so without learning the language of whichever country i choose.

[@mike.k]

Is Gio american or Italian? 🤔 p.s. and where he put his right hand during this video? 🤓

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Well, my family comes from Italy but I was born in America. My hand was on her leg lol

[@jabba0975]

10:56 Love that look. He's got a keeper.

[@162RSqdn]

After 40+ yrs, there's very little miscommunication...you either, (do understand) bcz if you (don't) you'll never really be happy....But of course there's lots to disagree with. it might be the taxi fare or the time it takes waiting to pay the elect bill....and if you don't have the Patience's to wait n understand this is everyday life in the Philippines, that they live and love for...then perhaps their life situations make it the problem, and if You cant cope with just that much, you wont be capable of truly loving her her, her family and One's self in general. If You wish to be there for short or long term plan and can''t cope or handle everyday life ....forget everything else....Patience goes along way to finding a balance so to speak......And if you have little respect for yourself let alone the In's and out's of everyday life in Phil's, then you either change your attitude, perhaps drink less beer maybe helpful? But if your capable of loving, I'm sure you'll be able to not only, get n keep the lady, you'll make a lot of others' happy to be in your company, that are important to Her... ❤ ❤ My point being...... that it isn't at all that there's much bad or wrong with her, or this or that woman. Take a good long long look in the mirror Bro, before you start blaming Others that come your way, or wish to simply Love You Too..... diba?

[@rogerhessell9137]

I took me 6 months course to speak my girlfriend language as her parents can only speak a little bit of English my girlfriend and daughter who is 8 years old can speak good English even so they live in the province near gensan

[@jrsnz7632]

My philipina and I have been in LDR 6 years now, she is buang if I miss a call she goes buang if I accidentally delete at txt she goes buang, the littlest things just snow ball into something that came out of nowhere, and alot of reverse psychology too, I'm guessing this is just the way it is for a LDR of 6 years, we haven't talk for 2 days now.

[@morlandoemtp]

Ldr of 6 years is ridiculous, she definitely piping other people on you.

[@fredflintstone-q4h]

your such a luck man ,my dream girl soooo nice

[@josepanicucci8591]

Language barrier? Its a shame & embarrassing that most Filipinos are far from being fluent in English in spite of it being the medium of instruction in PH schools Its common knowledge that poor PH women love the foreigners money only rich PH women are not everywhere they're where the rich locals are & are not after small time middle class expats

[@talltree8697]

Let's face the truth and nothing but the truth it's every where not just in the Philippines you get involved you with a philippina Australian Asian Arabic,India African European, American, etc your not just connecting with her it begins as soon as the intro starts boundaries or not it can set off ethier way it's upto you and how your partner gf is going to react too from seeing ignoring facing accepting the consequences of having someone in your life.

[@mrmac3971]

If the parents are not eating well why are children not working and helping? A foreign husband is not a bank

[@detlefgerischer6712]

Why would you want to be " emotionally blackmailed" into financially supporting family !!? I understand everybody is different & culture is different but i would not personally entertain the idea !!

[@samuelstambaugh5181]

Got ya brother ! ✝📿☦

[@brianscovern68]

It would be more interesting if you interviewed other ladies with this subject.

[@BOBA439]

They have temper and will NEVER say they are sorry even when they are at fault But still better than an American wife

[@richardthelion8990]

You have to work on your audio. Sound is poor

[@AG-so4gl]

The long con

[@garytyler1938]

Ahhh.... Maya--Gio, you don't argue, do you? Isn't it just a heated discussion? hee hee

[@newmanlord4052]

You should learn the language, simply integrate

[@leonardguccini3276]

Hey buddy but your right hand on the table

[@ralf9240]

I like your tiktok Dance Videos!! You look like a happy dancer. Have a good Life!!! Your Husband is a lucky guy. best regards from germany

[@cattywampusmcdoogle]

supporting her family robs resources from her, the children, and grandchildren.... as a carholic/christian nation, the mindset needs to change about your job being to hand resources out to parents and siblings. The Bible tells you to leave an inheritance to your children's children... to get your family out of poverty, you need to plan for the generations after you, not the generations before you.

[@twofarfromhome]

None of these are a big problem... more amusing than annoying... but I'm wondering how many other Filipinas do these funny things that my wife does: 1. "Mahal, do you know where is the ano?" 🤔 2. She unplugs appliances overnight (coffee maker, toaster...) ☕️🥯 3. When she's talking to her family in the Philippines, she speaks LOUD, because they are really far away! 📢 4. All such calls to the Philippines are made between 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 😳 5. We strongly disagree about exactly when food becomes garbage 🤢 6. Can't understand the thermostat after living in 🇺🇸for 9+ years - pushes the 🔼 button to make it 'mas malamig' 🌡️😅 No westernization here - she's 💯%🇵🇭Filipina. Anybody else?

[@לךתזדיין-פ1ת]

Wow she is a beauty.

[@knarlisrocks]

My favorite one is when my Filipina wife's family contacts her and they tell her that they will borrow money. They don't ask, they just insist. The one that bothers me the most is when they don't have enough for what they have but then they have more kids.

[@tobiasdelabarra6086]

Wow Gio, your wife is gorgeous.. is it too rude to ask why she only moves half of her upper lip? I mean, my aunt had the same thing but it was because she had a stroke and lost part of her face muscles... Maybe something similar happened to her? or maybe it's just how she talks? 😁😁

[@MayaLifeInThePhilippines]

Thanks for the compliment ☺️

[@mrbbkk]

At 60 to 70, many simps will be discarded unless a sizeable inheritance dictates that the stay another 20 or 30 years Past money and lifestyle means nothing to gold diggers Everything is about what they get today or tomorrow No credit for past giving 3 out of 4 get burned If u are the 1 in 4 then you ate lucky or got the good one.

[@ominousenough6172]

Give me too many problems, and I am gone. Seriously. Especially in the Philippines. Give me two steps to the door...

[@eduardoquiban947]

WHEN YOU MARRY MUST LOVE FOREVER NOT SEXUAL ONLY. BECAUSE SOME ,OTHER ONLY FINDING LOVE FOR SEXUALITY SPECIALLY AMERICANS FROM WOMAN TO ANOTHER NOT DEVOTED LOVE. THEN BE LASTED INTO DEVORCE.

[@profetazaccaria5719]

Italiano

[@ShadowDemonSB]

Maybe They aren’t laughing at our jokes because they are flirting maybe it’s because I am hilarious lol 😂

[@RalphBruno365]

It’s always utopia, at least for me. 🙅

[@808pineapple]

Seems like the only common problem is the Philippines family and friends 👀

[@sandman6988]

I watched a video recently on the Peas channel talking to attorney gracie....apparently, it is actually a law there that a women has to support her family and siblings. So, I think if I were in your shoes I would get that set amount you mention put on legal paperwork so there is no question which would eliminate someone saying I need more this month or what have you....

[@galigooogle1220]

Where is his hand? Sorry😂