What do women in the Philippines think about dating an American born Filipino Men?

Does it really matter what do women in the Philippines think about dating an American born Filipino men? Well, not all modern Filipino women think the same when it comes to dating Amercan born Filipino men, that’s for sure. Some say it’s cool to have a Fil-Am boyfriend because it makes them look and sound “sosyal” (in English, that means classy).

Filipino American Sam Milby with Judy Ann Santos
Filipino American Sam Milby with Judy Ann Santos

You see, although English is widely used and understood in the Philippines, not all Filipino women speak English like it’s their primary language. Those who do are usually the “colegialas” and society’s top guns (the “upper class” in other words) only. Dating an American-born Filipino man will enable you to practice conversing in English, making you “sosyal” in the eyes of many.

Dating American-born Filipino men is also seen as a passport to the US. Getting a VISA to the United States, whether to work or go on vacation, is very difficult these days, especially if you are young, single, and ambitious. Without a fiance VISA, you might as well say “bye-bye” to your dream of going to the “Land of the Free” for now. But on the other side of the fence are Filipina women who may not like the idea of dating American-born Filipino men. For one thing, there’s the language barrier. As was said earlier, not all Filipinas can express their thoughts eloquently in English. So to save them from utter humiliation, they may prefer not entertain guys who speak American English at all.

There’s also the connotation that American-born Filipino men are overconfident, arrogant, and too full of themselves, and for some women, that’s a huge turnoff.

So guys, if you think you can get just get about any Filipina girl out there simply because you are an American born Filipino, think again. The road may be a lot tougher to walk on than you think!

Filipino American Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos
Filipino American Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos
(TV Series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala”)

Differences in culture are also another factor why some Filipino women are hesitant to date American-born Filipino men. If the American-born Filipino has adopted the American way of life, he will appear to be more liberated, and unafraid of speaking his mind. And that can be scary for a Filipina who has spent her life at home, cloistered, and protected by her own family. This brings me to yet another point, that Americans, are not as family-oriented as Filipinos, and that can become an issue sooner or later.

Indeed, the American culture is entirely different from the culture women in the Philippines grew up in, but the challenge can be faced fair and square. True, there are many relationships that have blossomed between a Filipina and an American-born Filipino, and that is because, one, both parties are willing to meet halfway, and two, the desire for each other is not influenced by the lure of money or pride.

What do women in the Philippines think about dating an American born Filipino men does not matter in the end when you embrace the other person for who he is deep inside without forgeting who you are.