Money Matters in The Philippines - Allowance Or Not? 

I think it is OK for Maya to give Gio an allowance.

Other vloggers are so adamant about no support for the family of the girl partner (better than girlfriend, since partners cohabitate, not necessarily boy-girlfriend). I believe that it's common sense to maybe give a little help to say Maya to help her family. I am faced with that dilemma but have made a decision. My partner, by comparison to her family, will be living the good life, while in some cases the family's principal tummy-filler is rice with little protein. An allowance of say 2500 pesos $50 USD will allow her to save face and help those she loves and have a few pesos of her own to do as she wishes.These are just numbers that can vary up or down.The point is to have compassion without being a fool or an ATM machine.

I hold my Filipina to a high place in my life. I don't want her to suffer without food, shelter, or comfort. Perhaps some of you guys will consider this as a mistake, but it's not breaking my bank account, and it's showing her how much I'm dedicated to her well being. Perhaps a leap of faith is what this world needs right now? If you are going to tell a girl that you love her, and that you want her to be true to you, then you are in a relationship. If you are in a relationship and she's suffering, then she needs a better man. Mine was making $7 per day when we met on a 12 hour work day. Anybody who wants their wives to work all day at that price should be single. Support the people who you love, and they will love and support you in return. I don't see why this is so difficult?

The two of you are great together and Maya is wise beyond her years. You are both fortunate to have found each other. My two cents on the money issue is if a man is asked for cash at the beginning, he might as well be in a relationship with a escort. At least he wouldn't have to deal with the tampo.

Money to her family is ONLY asked if you are a foreigner. Filipino boy does not give her family any money.

Very nice light hearted Q & A…. Though I think Maya was being as sincere as possible and also saying in her own way “ watch your butt, pal “ . But I’m glad she mentioned it is NOT usual for a “foreigner” to support the spouses parents and family. But I also agree if you’re asking your gf to quit her job to travel or whatever, it is your obligation to financially replace whatever income she had coming in or whatever the two parties agree to… PS. Maya is a keeper…….

Very good candid discussion. I never send money to my girlfriend, and she has never asked. But...I do alot for her in elevating her quality of life. I moved her out of her cracker jack tiny 125sqft apartment, where she slept on the floor, with no AC or hot water, and a toilet that didnt flush. She now lives in my condo in metro Manilla with all the creature comforts I need when I come stay with her. It also has 24 hour security, pool, fitness room etc. This benefits us both. She is safe, has the same amenities I have in the US, and I have a great place to stay when I'm there. She works at a call center and makes great money and is beyond frugal. Shes 26 and I'm 47. We've been together for 14 months. That being said...I'm going to marry this woman, so taking care of her comes easy for me.

I told my GF in the beginning that her relatives are not my problem and I start to give my GF an allowance because I don't want her to work anymore making low salary. It's better this way so she could be with me and travel around. Be realistic about it because before we met, she works and supports her mom and her young child in the province. I told her to save some and send some to her family, the good thing is that non of her family or relatives never bother me for anything. So far so good.

It's ALWAYS about the money. I'm glad you said that right at the start. Western women don't want poor men either.

Here is my allowance she is allowed to get a job OK

You’re a very lucky man Gio. You took your time or it just happened, but you found a good lady. Smart beyond her years… Honest with a lot of common sense.Single mother self-sufficient has her own business. And seems very committed to your relationship. When your truly get comfortable as a couple and form that trust and respect… Looks like the both of you are there. ps have a friend That’s like minded…lol.sea/Philippines in 23 😎🇨🇦

Older men expecting twenty something girls to be with them out of “love” are delusional fools. The arrangement is pretty simple actually: the money they give to their young Filipina girlfriend or wife is the service charge for not spending that period of time alone. Unfortunately as time goes by the expenses will be growing. So any stash of cash will be sucked out of you for variety of reasons.

Turn the tap off on the very first date. Woman can go get a job & pay for you.

Often the problem is that you met her on holiday when you were spending freely the money you save all year. Then when you move here the dynamic is completely different and difficult to explain once you set the previous standard. In the end you have to have a strict budget limit. This can take many forms but if you two can’t survive the long term budget reality then you both have go your separate ways.

A lady with heart and common sense is everything in my book, education is great but will only get you so far. You two make a great couple, best of luck and happy times ahead for both of you.

This is always an interesting topic to me, and you hear so so many different scenarios and experiences from guys dating or in a relationship there. Some home truths, particularly from Maya, re age gap relationships. Lots of valid points also. Yes if you want your girl to give up a job to be with you, of course you will need to replace her income. When you go there and you see how poor and how hard their life is, it’s natural to try to want to make her life better. But it’s easy for a small allowance to snowball and gradually get more and more. Only give what you can comfortably afford, and set yourself a limit. It’s strange to me, how a girl who has always survived despite not having a job, gradually needs 10-15-20 thousand a month. Helping the family when they need help sometimes is fine. But I wouldn’t get involved in a regular monthly allowance for them. Like you said Gio, most of us have made mistakes, as long as they are not huge ones, we learn and move on. Maya is one smart cookie, and I’m really happy for you both that you found what you we’re looking for.

For so many western guys in their 40's, 50's and 60's they find a beautiful twentysomething filipina and they're smitten. Those girls are immature and likely to take advantage. I have been married 15 years to a wonderful filipina and have no reasons to regret my decision. I had experience in the Philippines from a Military tour and understood the culture. I was in my 50's and searched for someone at least in her 30's. Then I researched her family (because you are really marrying the family). My girl was educated, employed and her family was hard working. She never asked me for money. After we were engaged I sent her $200 a month (which was almost as much as she earned as a teacher). After we were married I gave her a Visa and an American Express Gold card. I have never had reason to regret that. Do your research and don't go for the pretty young thing.

Easy answer. No. We can spend money together. I want to be a boyfriend, not an ATM.

When she was 25yo she would have been picky but now she's not so picky. Did I hear that correctly??

Great to see u both sharing ideas on a vlogg especially the tricky money thing..Never an easy topic....lol. Yes i have lost count of the amount i have blocked cause of asking money thing...tiring & frustrating..I also know it will be a whole bunch of new flags to learn when i actually there in near future. Cheers guys

I would say the ethical, moral and considerate thing to do is to not ask your Filipina to quit her job unless you are ready to make a reasonable commitment of yourself to her for a long-term. In my opinion, less would be irresponsible of the Foreigner and he would be asking his Filipina to be irresponsible too. A job in the Philippines is hard to come by. (Using the pronoun "you" in a general sense) if your Filipina has a job and you ask her to quit her job so the two of you can play, you should be prepared to support her for a reasonable length of time (even if the relationship doesn't work out) to give her a chance to secure employment like she had when you asked her to quit so you could play. I would say that if she quits a decent job to be your playmate, not only do you need to treat her well while she is with you, you owe her at least a couple months support if she needs it while she seeks proper employment. Myself, I would not ask her to quit her job for me without making that commitment to her with her family as witness and I don't think she should settle for anything less. I understand it could be more than just playing around. Hopefully this time you take to spend together is also a time to get to know each other, planning for a future.

My first position is always - how were these women already and always getting along financially and otherwise before Daddy Warbucks came on the scene ? In other words, meet me in the middle , I am not adopting anyone.

If either party is not financially independent then they rely on their partner for money. Allowance to enable them to be independent and empower them is a necessity.

Money is God on earth. Filipina want to be with foreigner because they know they can eat 3 times a day, their lives will be better, and bright future.

Every relationship is different. Get things like this out in the open before living together. It could save you from going bankrupt.

Its funny here in Mexico where I've been living for many years the women here work to get any money they need to survive and don't depend on foreign men to support a better lifestyle. I don't think that's the case in the Phillippines.

I expect my Filipina to give me an allowance consisting of affection, sex, cleaning, and cooking for me.

If they serious enough to ask her to leave her job then it should be serious enough to get married. If she your wife then both there money belongs to each other as a couple. Remember husband and wife become one. But teach partner finance and how to manage money and pay the bills first especially if she hasn't done so before. Teach before giving all access to funds. Of course they need to trust each other before ever getting or thinking of getting married.

Nice topic Gio and Maya. I’m married to my american husband for over 12 yrs. He never gave me allowance and I never ask for it. But I am fortunate that my husband is very generous. He willingly support my family. And like Maya I try to shop where I can save money, I love shopping at the public market because I make friends while shopping there and they give me discount. For me, allowance for a girl is not necessary because if you give her allowance you will be spoiling her. But if you ask her to stop working, you should be willing to help her family whenever they need your help. I say whenever they need your help because you don’t wanna give them money all the time because they are not shy about accepting money even if they don’t need it and they are not gonna work hard on their own. Also when a Filipina who are in-love and really want a serious relationship or marriage they wont be about money, they will be focus on their man.

Another optiin is too have your filipina friend go to the market by herself. If a vendor sees that you are together then they will charge more because you have American money.

Why are Philippine men such underperformers ?

Maya is a smart cookie, she knows how good they both will have for years to come. 👍👍🙏🙏

I don't think anyone should be living a better lifestyle than their partner. For that reason if your partner doesn't have enough money to live the same lifestyle you do then you should pay the difference.

Being a GF is not a job and pays no salary. If it feels like a job to her, walk away.

This girl tells the truth. Believe her.

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22.

Wishing both of you the best. Honesty is always the best policy, even if it is painful. Always keep the line of communication open, tampo for long periods of time will kill a relationship.

Different strokes for different folks when concerning money and allowance. Personally think it depends on the person and if they are serious about the relationship or not. For me and my girl who have been together for only 3 years since 2019 and now married. I knew from the beginning that I wanted some one who could spend their time together going places and hanging out. Normally most girls would be working earning an allowance. In my situation I asked my girl if she was willing to quit her job in order that we would have unlimited time together. Although some guys like their free alone time, I personally enjoy more being around my girl. Luckily I have a pension and I am happy to give my girl an allowance for savings. It’s only fair if she is giving up her work career and her Philippines social security benefits. She had already graduated from college and was only working. The way I think is that the Philippines wage is to low and could never pay my girl enough for her worth. My girls time is worth more than what she was being paid. I would rather give my wife an allowance in order for us to have unlimited time together. For me it has been a win win situation. She has never asked for money and even today it’s hard to get her to accept. Our relationship has never been about money. What amazes me are the ones who stereo type based on an individual bad experience, when concerning money. Blaming the entire race, culture, or country. Let’s face it, there are more good people in this world 🌎 than there s bad apples 🍎. It’s all about choosing the right person. Our ages are 34 and 52, 18 years difference. For me it’s all about maturity and seems like 30 plus for the majority of women and 40 plus for men, then again some never mature. Life is not all about your own needs and desires as much as it is about the other person. We all have had our ups and downs hopefully 🙏 have learned a valuable lesson from our past experiences, which makes us who we are today. Good luck to all and always be kind to those less fortunate. Little acts of kindness goes a long way. Nice video & wish the both of you the very best Stay safe God bless

The family will not ask for money right away. They will in fact wait until later and contact your Lady with crisis and trauma, and will draw on some kind of built in mechanism that exists with ALL Filipinas which is a family first mentality; you refuse her family and she will leave you. It has happened too many times, right or wrong, it is what it is..

this is a great topic & i like how Maya explained it hahaa, i also agree that it is very hard to find the right good hearted girl/pinays. i have been asked by some friends dating foreigners about asking for money from their foreign partners but you know it's somehow situational. some are with pure intention some don't, just have to be cautious all the time talaga.

Hi Gio great advice on money matters with philippine woman and to have Maya give her input was good also I have an LDR and I tell the girl that I want our Relationship to be about Love and not money I have been talking with this 1 girl since August 2021 and she never asks for money at all thank you Bruce from Canada

I've met, quite by chance, a Philippino woman. I've never even considered attempting to date internationally. Your videos are helping me. I'm very concerned about being manipulated or scammed due to money. But a lot of what you guys talk about is helping me out lots. In a totally good way. She is actually hitting the mark to be a good match. She hasn't asked for money and I don't intend on giving until I'm am completely sure of her intentions and our possible relationship. That said, when or if I get there I'm totally down with supporting those I love.

Excellent Video ! The point about phillpine men don't support the girls family is gold!!! Please do a joint video with other bloggers !

Sage advice Gio. I've never been to the Phil's. Spent 6 years in retirement travelling around Indonesia. Now finally settled in Bali. Exactly the same here, you meet a woman and ask her to dinner. She orders the most expensive thing on the menu, meet again the next day and she wants you to take her shopping. I met one 3 years ago and over a few weeks I got the courage to ask her out. We went to a mid range restaurant and had a lovely time, she insisted on paying for dinner. We are still together 3 years later. There are good women out there. Not easy to find, just take your time and never play the big money tourist. It's a sure way to get taken every time. Wish you and your girl the best. Shes extremely attractive and looks like a keeper. Cheers mate.

Oh wow. Glad she motioned the extra large age gap. Glad she said what many men refuse to admit to themselves.

Let's all adjust our expectation for the 'unspoken deal' 😁

Well, should I be cancelling my planned trip? Leave on my 73 BD! I wasn't looking for a 18yo, or even 40 yo. But it would be nice to find someone? I can live alone, but it is much better to have someone to share with. Very happy you two have found each other. If I see you around in Duma I will say "GDay". Take Care.

I live above the supermarket so it’s more expensive but going to the public market is cheaper but transport cost make it about the same price 🙀 in Makati I like to go to Salcedo and Lagezpi markets ✅

Hey, Gio! Hey, Maya! This video is a keeper for sure! I would love to see more videos with the two of you discussing things together. Thank you both for everything that you do.

It’s patently obvious. When a woman spends your money liberally without regard to what’s economical universally yet guards her own she is selfish gold digger.

A relationship that is built upon the need of money will always depend on money until the end of the relationship.

Those are beautiful earrings she's wearing. Interesting chat about money in relationships. Is it normal for Filipina's to expect the foreigner to help out financially, simply because he is perceived as having more money than a local man?

Very easy topic - longnoses makes a issue out of this without understanding the Filipino side. Guys, try to watch this issue not from your side, watch it with Filipino eyes. Ask yourself how you would set your priorities if you would be a Filipina/o Foreigners 1st priority is feeling and second maybe money. For Filipina is 1st priority to make Living (money needed for life) 2nd Feelings. Feeling also important for Filipina, but there is no or only very hard life without money. Wouldn't we even as foreigner think the same? So, for me there is no shame and blame, as long this is absolutly clear, accepted and understood by both (longnose/Filipina). No one should take any kind of advantage - just live and fight your life together and you will be happy - it is easy as this

The millennials! Or the younger generations is not the same compared to My generation. It was a man that do hardwork in the Philippines for the family. Nowadays there’s only a few mens that still have that values in the Philippines. The young woman’s or the millennials they have different values when it comes to have a foreigner bf or husband most young women now expect a lot of the American or foreign bfs or husband to give and give and give money including her family. In my generations womens are shy to even mention or ask about money from their foreign bfs or husband. I have been divorced here in America with two kids. Without a child support and I got nothing from my divorce from my American ex husband. I raised my boys on my own here in Texas and I have no family here. It was hard but I did it. Luckily I found a really great American that God sent for me and my boys. I never ask a penny from him while we were dating for 3 years even though I was a single mother. He knows and he sees in me that I don’t want to have a man to be with just to provide for me and my boys. I have a good job in a local government here in Texas but I don’t make much because 7 percent of my salary goes to my retirement plus Social Security and tax and health insurance. But I work two job to support my boys and never have I asked money from my husband now. That’s the difference between the young Filipina and my generation. But the again there are also some women in my generation that have a dollars sign on their eyes.

For me tampo is really a normal thing for a Filipina coz were not really argumentive so instead of fighting back it's our silent way of telling u had done something that hurt our feeling in certain time but doing tampo over and over with no valid reason isn't tampo anymore it's being childish we usually called it "pabebe" . Which most people specially foreigner find it annoying🤣

I would argue that living in PH will your "girl" costs far more than finding an American who has a job, and without all the hassles of moving to a foreign country. Any long-term relationship is a financial arrangement of some sort, and a filipino can quickly become an expensive one. Typically, the women foreigners hook up with are the ones that "need saving" - and she may have a couple kids plus family that need help too.

Hello Gio and Maya , I would say a relationship can go soar at any length of time , just remember most westerners who go to the Philippines have been divorced from a long standing marriage even many filipinas have broken from fairly long relationships , but the main issue here is the ages of each person ,I think Maya would agree that most filippinas around her age now which is 29 are much more mature than say an 18 to 25 year old and it's true most when reaching maturity are looking for a stable and honest loving partner ,western men are some what different and tend to fall for the even younger ones who are not mature which I believe is a no no big mistake as there mind sets and ideals of life are way apart from each others likes and dislikes , I certainly agree with Maya when she commented 70 year old men with young women of say 18 to 25 or even 30 is not a good match ,as the woman would mainly become his care helper and house maid .I want to say I think you both have attractive personalities which gel together and your both in that very mature age stage of your lives , I do honestly wish you both every success in your time together and I don't just hope it but I truly pray for you both to God that a forever happiness will remain with you both together . Forever happiness comes and stays when the two persons involved put the other before themselves and allows the other to be who they are maintaining total respect and honesty always .

Good information and advice. I like these casual conversations that can help new comers to the Philippines.

I agree asking for money straight a way is a red flag especially if your just on a dating site but I also think it’s very situational because it depends on the person and what may be going on at that particular time. Take me for instance, I have a big heart and I’m probably more generous than most people so I think it depends on the person. There’s nothing wrong with giving money to anyone , you just need to follow your heart and that’s all that matters. Going into any relationship at first is a give and take situation. Me I might just give money just because I’m generous and I wouldn’t expect anything in return anyway and I go into the relationship knowing that my money is just money and if I give it away then that’s ok, but if a relationship goes on and on and it’s always about money then no I don’t believe that that will work. Like Maya said the Philippines is a hard life for a lot of people and we as foreigners don’t see that side unless we have been living there for a long time. Money is only money and it won’t buy true love , true love is priceless. Money will not matter in a true relationship. I’m happy for you both Gio, I hope it all works out for the both of you. Money can’t buy what you too have. Cheers to you both 😊😊

Great to see u both sharing ideas on a vlogg especially the tricky money thing..Never an easy topic....lol. Yes i have lost count of the amount i have blocked cause of asking money thing...tiring & frustrating..I also know it will be a whole bunch of new flags to learn when i actually there in near future. Cheers guys

Have been giving my gf an allowance to help her mother and herself. Was thinking about discontinuing it and see how she reacts. She hasn't worked in years and has become a little lazy. We are not living together at the moment.

Great video. My x wife was a philpina shes used me just to come to America and become a citizen...i lose lots of money and 7 years of my life

Hi Gio, I have a recommendation that is slightly off topic. It has been about 2 years since you have interviewed the Filipina Pea. I think it would be really interesting for you to do a follow-up interview with her pursuant to her learning curve of being a successful RU-vidr and where she see’s her career headed in the future.

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Once I know with certainty the relationship will work, I'm asking my Filipina to quit her well paying job. I feel obligated to pay the parent tax. I want to travel around the Philippines and the world. I'm lucky that money is not an object.

I gave my girlfriend an allowance on day 1 of moving to Thailand and we moved in together (We had dated previously on my vacation trips) In hindsight I can see how that could be problematic and goes against the “rules” but it worked out for me. I am retired and I very definitely did not want her to work. I knew her financial needs in terms of supporting her daughter and mother back in her village. They weren’t excessive. We lived together for two years during which I was able to learn that we loved each other. There very definitely was a learning curve for both of us that first year. So I guess what I am saying is that if you give her an allowance early in the relationship, in amounts you can afford and for reasons you can live with, then it is time, in my case 2 years, that will tell you whether there is true love between you. We have been married 3 years now and all is good.

Hello good morning to all.Honestly if the foreigners are wanting to be her gf all the time of course you need to support here!Honestly thats what my partner did to me.He doesnt want me to work in abroad again,so he is supporting me.To all expat and retired foreingers here you should relaxing with your partner here!!thank you

Yes if she asked you for money on your first date or first week of dating and the reason is for her family then you better step back because it is a sign that she will be asking money constantly for the same reasons. If she asked you money because she is going to school then maybe you can help out a little bit but if constant then you better find out where your money is going to because she might be a what we call Filipinas as bilmoko, which meant buy me this buy me that. If she gets mad when you asked where your money is going then stop dating this girl because that meant she is actually spending it loosely with friends or barkadas and does not really care about you or maybe care because you have the money to support her ego. Most Filipinas who are decent will be very embarrassed to ask for monetary help.

Any man from the West, who comes to a poor, developing country like the Philippines, should expect money will be an issue one way or another. The best thing a guy over 50 can do, is find a few reliable men who can guide him through the battle zone of romance in the Philippines and at least minimize the mistakes he can make.

Wait until you meet a Filipina who makes you question what you did in your previous years on this earth to deserve her, then you will know you have met someone who worthy of the title; "Queen". Treat her as such, and take seriously the importance of not losing her. Try to buy her love and you will lose her respect. I say that because she most likely will be far, far more concerned with who you really are, rather than what you have financially speaking.

I set our standard very high. My (now) wife paid my rent 4 month after we met the first time😅😅😅😅 - now we are married since 20 years - having a beautiful daughter - happy ever since. It should be clear, you live together and you "fight" the life together. So, its that easy - any other are games and kindergarden.

Thank you Maya!!! This was honest, realistic, and helpful information. I have listened to hundreds of vlogs on dating in the philippines, and you summed up what is real in a few minutes.

Gio, great topic and content. Maya is very lovely inside and out. Good catch. Each situation is different of course but there are many genuinely fabulous women who aren't in it for the $ but may require a little help. That was my situation and we're approaching out 15th anniversary and still going very strong. 14 year age difference. Best of luck to you both.

If you are a retiree and you want the good life of traveling. Of course you would have to support her and give her an allowance and teach her some of your hobbies such as playing golf and such

I can still remember Paul, of "Old Dog New Tricks" saying a friend's Girlfriend's friend (Filipina) said she was "waiting for a fresh new batch of Foreigners." LOL! Sometimes it is just about "honey for money."

Grab is expensive so a date in Metro Manila is important to cover the cost of travel. She can't just take a 5 hour Jeepnie if she is working. Every date, I gave 2000 PHP.. But I'm working so I can more than afford it.

Maya is honest make sure its real dont become an atm for everybody there always keep your guard up👍

I always wondered why Philippina have kids and the dad 80% are not in the picture?..Did they make the kids and ditch them. Also if foriner marry Filipina have to support her family ?

Let's be honest Gio if you were back in the states a woman your GFs age wouldn't give you a 2nd glance. The Philippines is an impoverished country so there has to be a reason you can get a woman young enough to be your daughter, it's not a personal dig I am a 64 year old man and I used to come to the Philippines because if was easy to pull women. So if you have to subsidise your GF then it goes with the territory. I personally never subsidised any filipina. One ex wife to pay out was enough.

Great video, well no woman should quit her job when u first meet. Also a 20 year old Filipina with a 50 year old man is too much gap maturity wise and looks

This whole Tampo thing is a blessing in disguise, if you are having an argument, it's 90 % sure she is the one with the problem, so her not talking for hours is a blessing. I'd use the quiet time for a nap, or go for a walk. If you don't react, she will learn Tampo doesn't work on you.

I'm talking to a girl like for 3 months now. I sended her some money for internet data so we could talk more And she could watch some RU-vid or Facebook She even showed me the receipt I believe if she is not asking you for money, but you still do it because you really want to (from the heart) Just go for it

A very important topic Gio. I totally agree with both of you. If you give money at the start you have started a very high precedent to keep up with. Thanks for sharing!

33years lived on and off there my son 31 half Filipino, he is older than most of the girls you guys go for ..there is a saying in the Philippines and it is TRUE ..( We love Mother Mary, we love Jesus christ, BUT we love MONEY more here ) At alam ninyong mga Pilipino ang sinasabi ko, Ray and family back in the UK thank God....

I guess it depends , what Maya said is true but mostly happens to Visayas, in Luzon u seldom find filipina girl who are materialistic ...that's what I observed.

Many thanks! It answers a lot of questions! Many thanks! I owe you a coffee Gio! I appreciate the time you spent. And Maya

Great video i think allowance has to be voluntary and dont set any amount it can change with the circumstances or stop.

How does a woman give money to her family? Cash in person? Deposit in a bank? What if family is a long way away - or deep in a province?

Gio, You often have such negative things to say about western women. There are people of all kinds everywhere. I was raised by my very strong and courageous Japanese Mom here in the states. She raised 3 children on her own ( Dad American but not around much, they divorced). I think I am more Japanese in my beliefs and actions due to this but given I was raised in the US, I am very American as well. We are all a reflection on how we were brought up and the environment we grew up in, all of us very different. I just think you did not meet the right gals here In the US and feel sorry you had such negative experiences. Very happy for you as you seem to have met the right gal for you there. When I watch Maya in videos I think to myself she is very western in her thinking and attitude ( interesting I think), I think she very much has it together and am happy for you both. My sister in law if from the Philippines and I enjoy seeing your adventures. I visited there in 83, during my college days, hoping I visit again in the future. Thank you for sharing on you tube.

They call it “help” ; it’s rather ubiquitous as most aren’t such self-improvement, striving, bootstrappers.

For me women shold be independent financially

What i see based on my experienced is, on my long journey around the world, what i noticed is, ladies ate just same in self perfective

Financial help is not a real problem, what is missing from the narrative are entitlement, responsibility and accountability.

well you have too give a little. if your a foreiner you have an oppurtunity too help.if they need a little food or clothing allowance. then give.dont be a tight arse..just beware if they want iphones straight up.

If there's a bigger age gap, it's obvious that the older person is willing to give money in exchange to have younger partner.

Great topic.

if the guy want the girl to quit her job to be with him, he should give ONLY the amount she was making at her job.

From what my understanding is if she is working then an allowance is not necessary for her to keep her obligation to her parents. Now if she is not working or you agree for her to not work then yes you should keep up her obligation within reason. It depends on her family and what they need but everyone needs some money in their pocket even if the parents don't need it . Except it or reject it.

Interestingly a vlogger over here in Thailand had a great relationship with a Thai girl until she started her own stream which became very successful and then bye bye. His mistake was that she was always used by him to enhance his videos. Hope your girl is successful with her channel.

Gio instead of giving her $$$ because she quitting the job i would teach her how to make her own $$$ instead,way better solution imo.