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Its not new.I am one of them.My husband is 19 yrs older than me(German) of course married life is not full of roses there are torns along the way specialy different culture,need a big patient and understanding.Its give and take.We lasted 30 yrs...then he got sick of cancer and gone for 9 yrs now.The last words he says to me....."THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE AND CARE AND SACRIFICES YOU SPENT WITH ME AND I LOVE YOU"...We have a daughter 37 Yrs....Yes at first we have a nice life,he is working in hotel as cook but later life change to difficult moment but I did not leave him..we work together to fix whatever need to fix.We lived 16 yrs in Philippines,he loves to stay but later he change his mind so we transfer in Germany.But after my daughter schooling she went back to Philippines and get married.She loves to stay in Philippines.She was born and grew up there.So when I retire I will go back to my country....GOODLUCK TO BOTH OF YOU!!!LOVE IS NOT ALWAYS MONEY...ITS THE FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON!
Great story guys .I have been married to a Philipina for 30 years you will never find a more hardworking culture we have 2 grown children and even though it's been 30 years and we are getting ready to retire soon to the Philippines we still hold hands when we are out like it's the beginning of our relationship.
Hopefully she wasn't a child when you met!😖
You're both courageous to put this story out including all the awkward moments. I wish you both every happiness.
I was all smile watching this video. I’m convinced she knew from the first meeting that there was “something” or spark (for lack of a better term) but she was too shy, awkward, and somewhat scared to interact with Mark. Pero ramdam ko ang KILIG mo day!😜I’m glad Mark knew how to handle the situation. You two seem very happy and you genuinely care for each other. Stay happy ang in loved. Thanks for sharing.
Henry, it's nice to hear stories like yours
I met my wife via email, 2004 transferred cards, telephone calls for 1 year, I went to the PI in 2005, ask her to marry me, been married 15 years. We now have 2 daughters, I am 59 she is now 38, best decision I ever made. We reside in the US. We were married in the PI.
so happy for you, congrats, and wish you more great years together
Happy for You! 🙏❤️🙏
I met my american husband on facebook but honestly i dont believe fb,cuz i think thats a fairy tales story only,my own kids create on me fb and teaching me step by step until i know to get message to husband,and he tell me ,hey baby just download messenger app,and now we using messenger to call everyday,but the first time we chatting i dare my husband if you real come and visit me in phillippines i kiss you 100 times if you real,and i got mistakes cuz hes real💋guys and now we have a beautiful baby now but sad cuz our daughter was celebrating birthday this coming 23 augost but my husband did come cuz this covid thing😭and why we love american cuz their caring and loving and they not looking our past my husband accept me even i have 3kids and he raising them us his own kids i have college 2junior high school and we have our own daughter now she looks like father👀
@@SunRise-ul7ko A woman takes greater risk. Brings her all alone to a place far away from her home, family, and friends. She can end up paying with her life as found in the news sometimes.
@@probinsyanangtisay401 good for you I married a Filipina with four children and I raised them all and I bring them all to United States and two are married got a bunch of grandkids. I have been married for 20 years.
HI ! I am Filipina my husband is 9 years older than me when we were young some people told me did I marry him because he is Canadian that always upset me because we got married because we were in love we are 28 years married now with a beautiful daughter he has been so kind and loving to me to this day we work hard together because he was poor when I met him.If you treat your wife right she will stay with you
this is the gap 65-25
marriage is really building a life together, most Am. women don't know this since they didn't see this role modeled when they were kids
@@paulabergstrom6802 lucky girl, she will be able to learn a lot from all his experience.
Paula Bergstrom so what? They are happy that’s all it matters.
Do you live in Canada?
The american guy is very kind, the filipina is genuine and honest, they both deserved each other
Put Jen on your video all the time. She's funny and I actually enjoyed listening and watching her. She's quite naive. But genuine of her feelings.😍
I met my wife on the Internet, flew to Cagayan de Oro two months later, and applied for our wedding license during that wonderful visit. I flew back to Cagayan de Oro about six weeks later and we got married. It took nine months for her visa to be awarded (a very tough time period for us). I was able to visit her once in the interim. We married in May 2005. Fifteen years later, we have a beautiful, smart daughter and a happy family life together. It's been a life blessing.
Your so lucky to marry a filipina from Cdo...hehehe!!!
Nice my husband is american and we get married 3yrs already and we have a beautiful daughter now and smart😘my husband older than me 15 yrs i love him even he have tupak,and now we not renting house we have our own house here in iloilo for he save money to process my paper to come in US cuz my daughter is already US citizen na we only do is to registered in our daughter in US embassy in manila but we can cuz this covid😭
Loved when she became comfortable with the interview and had fun with it !!
Thank you for sharing !!
I was in the US Navy for 20 yrs and have had so many friends with different colors. I just wanted to thank all foreigners who married Filipino women. I'm proud to be FILAm. I'm now residing in Cavite City but going back and forth to 🇺🇸 to visit my 2 daughters and their family. Best of good luck to both of you.
Spent a lot of time in Cavite City. Did 5 years there on shore duty (2 different tours) both in the 60's. Will never forget all those good times. Best duty station at Sangley .Point a sailor could dream of.
Older man always give us security and make us feel comfortable and love and they are easy to love back
I’m a old man
@@jpark589 it's about Cash. She is going to leave him. Or have some young guy, pumping the hell out of her.
@@Filo-Joe it's my comment, dont be aggressive. 🙈🙈
Unless you are long term cross-culturally experienced, you might not appreciate this video in its true dimensions. Her situation and viewpoints are considered very normal here. This is NOT what most foreigners are expecting, but should be aware of. Excellent and candid presentation. Thank you for revealing a reality.
if men treat Filipina right, with respect. not thinking they're after your money... they will love you back. what you give to them, they will give it back to you, more than you give...
100 % back to him . people don' even understand that i give him allowance. and give him more than he gave me. what he gave me is priceless,that a person can not pay. he is my husband, friend and a soulmate. nobody could pay a price for that.
@@AaronOlafson your wife pays you a monetary allowance
@@AaronOlafson hahahahahahhaha
Wow. Wonderful.
She seems genuine lady look after her and treat her with respect, don’t worry about being worlds apart with cultural differences. Filipino women are loyal and very hard working. Best wishes. From a man whose married to one.
Ako din.
Not all Filipina women are the way you say they are. You need to watch more of these videos.
I agree
Generally speaking...there are also some nuts hahahah
I experienced a bad apple 🍎....
Nice Mark , I think that was your best interview EVER ! Jen is so whole some & even though she didn't show affection until much later in your dating its a glimpse inside a very nice Philippina women who lived in the province. It is great to get that insight. Jen is a treasure !
I felt the same way when I met my husband. It needed more time to really feel comfortable. I want to take things slowly since I was really afraid at first. He is a foreigner also. We are now 6 years married and blessed with a daughter. Goodluck to you both and stay happy!
I love your honesty and being straightforward. No sugarcoating whatsoever. I am doing a marathon of all your videos.
Very Raw and Interesting💚💚
Surprisingly these relationships work, enjoy and have a great life together 😀
thank you for sharing and best wishes.
Good video. It started off a little slow but at the end her personality emerged. Congratulations to you both.
Similar to their relationship haha. I don’t think I’d have the patience for a girl like that
Patience is a virtue.
American dating vs Filipino dating is different. She seems like a nice conservative girl, just young, insecure and doesn’t have the experience age brings like you have. Take it slow, get to know each other well and treat her well. She’s a beautiful woman and will get more confident and worldly as you guys do more together.
I agree
She is a very shy woman who likes to keep things to herself. Anyway I wish you guys all the best: Much love and happiness.
This is great and so sweet - keep going and thank you for uploading and thank you Jen.
I find this video with her very interesting. its really neat being able to see a bit of her culture from her point of view. it opened my eyes up to a few things I never thought about. :) congradulations you two.
That was a good interview. I feel like I got to know a little bit about you two and how the relationship developed. Good luck and best wishes.
I’m from the USA and I’ve always loved older men (Steady, not wild, kind from experience) and I married one!
I truly enjoyed this sat down talk !! I like it ! Thank you for doing that ! Do more like this !!!!!! 🤗
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀
Thank you 😊
From listening to your life experiences previously and the depths to which you sunk before giving the Philippines a shot I must say how happy I am for you that you have found Jen and conversely how she has found you. Most of the negative comments you will receive about age difference and "red flags" I would dismiss as you are no fool and have the insight to know that if something feels right then it most likely is. I have been the victim of two Filipina scammers and from what I can see and hear from you and Jen there is no hint of anything other than a experienced man who is switched on and a conservative respectful girl who is happy to be with you long term. Good luck to you both.
Its so sad when u have good intentions and u end up being scammed. I feel you. Been there not just once but 3x. A lot of men coming here have multiple gf. So they have a choice.
Great video thanks for sharing your personal experience
You guys are too cute! You’re patience, her innocence, the way you each take turns telling the story. I love it! Oh and you both have reassuring smiles.
You’ve inspired me.
I liked your interview with Jen, she seems very shy but she was starting to open up at the end. Good luck to both of you!
I guess she is still even virgin.
@@salustianosuay8381 why us that your business?? Very rude
You guys are a real hoot. I can tell you guys definitely have something special together. This girl is a keeper, to show up actually on time and not Philippine time, amazing girl.
I wish you guys all the best in starting your new lives together!
Mark, Jen reminds of my wife when I first went to meet her in the Philippines. Then I went to Davao to ask her dad permission if I could marry his daughter. We have been married 30 years now. Have a daughter and son, and granddaughter.
Really enjoyed your video Mark... an honest comfortable conversation. Found myself smiling a number of times. Jen seems like a lovely girl and you look very happy together. I wish you both the very best.
Mark, thanks for sharing your story. I been married to a Filipina for 37 years and sooo happy. I’m 68 now and believe for many more years. So your still fit and healthy and you have a genuine lovely lady there. So enjoy happiness together. Cheers Aussie Bob
Thanks for the great video! I would love to see more about your relationship with her and her family.
Great Interview. It's nice to get the other prespective. In fact, most if not all of your videos are great compared to the normal videos.
I was DYING from laughter when you commented about the cold water. 😂😂😂 my wife is exactly the same way. I lost my coffee when you said you google things she believes. Because I do the exact same thing!!
I think you definitely should have her on for more videos. She can be of a lot of help to your subscribers giving her input on why Filipinas think, act or do what they do. Able to explain the culture etc.
To the bashers out there putting their noses in business you have absolutely no reason to be in? Live and let live. If THEY are happy is ALL that matters and should matter. No reason for your hateful words and comments. Best of luck to you both Mark. Be safe.
It is common for people to use websites nowadays. Twenty five is old enough to know what she wants. Does she like your height as well?
It’s basically true about the cold water . It the real problem is drinking cold drinks with greasy foods because the oil or grease conceals and will just add to the fat you already have .
It's funny how Jen said more than once that they love our skin color. That's funny Jen, we love yours.
Great video on so many levels. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice chat. She is a lovely woman. I wish you both a happy life. When she gets her channel. Let us know
One of the best interviews I’ve watched. Y’all had me laughing the whole way through.
Thanks 🙏🏻
She seems like a very nice woman. Good luck to you both
she is honest. most filipinas are genuine and family-oriented... only a few really are "scammers"
Great video Mark. Glad you two are a great match. Thanks for sharing!
1:00 Filipino Cupid, wow that's where I met my wife online back in 2012. My wife and I got married in 2013 so we've been together for 7 years now. Time really flies.
I'm Filipino and grew up in the Philippines at the bigger urban area of the country i.e. Baguio City. Watching your interview with Jen, I sense the conservativeness of women
from the provinces compared to a woman who lives in the City like Manila.
The conservativeness of Filipina women could be due to the Maria Clara Spanish influence to our culture kind of thing.
well done mark ,, shes a sweetheart ,, sweat and innocent 11 good luck in the future with her
I was married 22years to Filipina. I laughed when he said no one spoke on the first date. I had the exact same experience🤣😂🤣
you are a very patient man to put up with so much non communication those first few days
@@GV-19871 I would not say desperate. I dated two women each who had each been in the convent for over 10 years, the first couple of dates were awkward, but at least they conversed easily. I was patient, but not with no talking
@@chicanoonthego 😁🤣
this was a great vlog, it was my favorite. Learned so much. you definently need to do this more often with our girl friend.
Hi, just listened to a few of your interviews, very good questions and conversations, you are good at it. I'm presently not in the Philippines but living in the US with my Filipina wife for 8 years now. I have a sweet place here if I didn't I would probably be in Palawan, I last was in the Ph in February 2020. From the very beginning like most here I made it absolutely clear to my wife that I did not want a child and she understood that. I thought I was too old and it wouldn't be fair to the kid to have an old dad especially in the US, also it has been said with older guys the percentages of having a not normal child is much higher. I love my Filipina wife and she seems happy with me and the situation we have, she never complains. As time goes on my love for her s deepened. I was 58 and she 36 when we met. I do have one regret and that is I did not give her a baby. Most if not ALL Filipinas want to be a mother and have a child. If a western man truly love a Filipina he will give her what she really desires and that is a child, it is paramount. When I'm gone my wife will be well taken care of if the economies don't totally crash she has a home here and comfortable and enough to buy one in the Philippines if she wants but I didn't give her a child and I know she is disappointed about that fact even though she doesn't say so and it hurts me to know it....I do my best to please her and we take care of each other but if I had it over again even though I don't want another child I would not deprive her of being a mother. Filipinas may say it's ok if we don't have a child (mine did) but in truth it's not...I know they want to be a mother I wish I would have been more considerate 9 years ago. Wishing you all the best with your relationship, I love the Philippines....Unceasing Blessings!
15 year age gap between filipina wife/me. Our baby born at 53 (me), 37 (her). Got snipped the next month. My wife/daughter gave me the strength to go forward, move on from the ruin/pain of my previous life. Now living in Laguna with 0 regrets. Past life get dimmer as time goes on.
We Filipinas, most of us love to have children.or atleast a child.
@@heartoftexan Happy for you Clark. I'm content with my situation just wish I would have made my Filipina wife a mother. A bit too late now although it could be done. I love the Philippines and look forward to our return (hopefully this winter if travel becomes better) but we have a sweet peaceful garden home here. My point here was if you truly love your Filipina make her a mother. I've thought about adoption if I do move to Ph but it wouldn't be the same. As I said she doesn't complain or even comment on not having a child, most Filipinas wouldn't but it would be that much more sweeter if she did...for me she is all I desire.
@@claritanarce9601 Of course, may you have a loving family.
Well then give her a baby.
Entertaining story...glad you found such a great companion. She is cute as a button and her shyness is adorable.
I've been looking for a channel like this! Thank you for this real life sharing on The Philippines
omg, she has so much charisma! as much as you! you must have her on again! it was so great seeing you two together! perfect!
I hope after 15 years she still cares..I find you good guy.....goodluck
She showed up on time!!! In the Philippines?? When I met my wife, she was on philippine time. No hurry.
We met 6 yrs ago, been married 3 yrs now. She is the best wife. I am blessed. Your fiance seems very nice.
Best wishes to you.
What was your age difference ib years and did you have daughter older than her?Truth please !
@@yvonnemarais7671 so true. very common for Philippines to be late
@@yvonnemarais7671 my daughter had a problem with age also but I asked her to understand that I have learned to accept her sexuality and her friends' sexuality (which were rarely publicly shown when I was growing up) even though we gererally were not aquainted with them when I was growing up and she should try to accept the relationship I have as I accept hers. She understood I think
You go man! young women help to keep men young too. Congrats
She's adorable. Congrats
Haha, this is a Classic!! Crazy and yet honest and open. Nice video and insightful.
An Independent and Educated Filipina with dark Skin is a Keeper! I should know, i'm Married to one. Life is good. Happy for you guys!
Great Love Story and it is working out for both of you! Thanks for sharing.
Watching this video made me laugh sometimes.. I like Jen, her innocence and honesty. Good luck to both of you!
All the best. Longggg engagement. If it is an act, no one can keep it up for too long...NEVER make yourself worth more dead than alive.
Amen
@@ianhop never get life insurance ...not a.healthy idea
peter tosh Well, actually Filipinas can keep up an act for a long time. In fact, a very long time. Actually for years, even though you see them everyday while you are courting them. My wife kept up a “Miss Sweetie Pie, butter would not melt in my mouth act”, perfectly for almost four years, while I lived in the Philippines. Immediately after we married that changed quickly and radically. I could not recognize her as the person I had know. Tons of meanness, rudeness, insults, put downs, ingratitude, and bipolar anger popped up.
@@majorronaldmandell7835 That just sounds like women everywhere
Ian Hopper: Trust me, not even close. In the West, frankness is valued to a certain extent, and we are quite frank when speaking with others. We are accustomed to expressing our true opinions, and feelings with those we know at least fairy well. It is completely different in the Philippines. There, frankness is not valued at all, and in all conversation outside of the immediate family, even with best friends, frankness is very seldom express. Instead, people say what sounds good, as opposed to the true. In other words, people very seldom speak the truth, outside of the immediate family. Instead, they lie. You can trust nothing that is said to you. Filipinos do not expect the truth, because they themselves do not use it. Americans do expect the truth. If you know a Filipina for five years, you will still be hearing what sounds good from her as opposed to the truth. Once you are married, you become immediate family, and you will start to hear what they really think, and feel, and you won’t like it one bit. Where as before, she told you what a swell guy you are, how generous, how thoughtful, how kind, good looking, etc., now you will find that none of this was true at all. You will find that you are ugly, selfish, have a bad attitude, dress in a sloppy manner, walk wrong, sit wrong, you’re stupid, etc., and those are just the good things they have to say about you.
Hi Mark, that was a wonderful video, thank you. You found a gem. Well done, and much happiness to you both.
Hi Mark.....well, that was sure interesting, thanks again for all your videos and i wish you and Jen nothing but the best / murray
I just realized it is really genuine love, because of the culture difference and age gap I was quick to judge you both! Wish you the best ever 💕
Great video. thanks a lot and wish u both health and happiness.
That's a fantastic story! I really enjoyed it, and I feel very happy for you. Best of luck with your new life.
Great interview. I really enjoyed listening.
I have lived in the philippine over 8 years. And i know very well not to believe anything this people say. Taking her mom on a date is a very bad sign !! She was checking out her future ATM machine .
@@airportatheist1645 You know what the problem is a lot of these guys to come to the Philippine. Automatically feel sorry for these people. They don't realize by doing so they going to be taken for a fool..
You have to ask yourself what does a 25 year old girl finds attractive of a 65 old man ? I can assure you she's being manipulated by her mother to be into this relationship. I have seen is so many times and it does not end well. It only ends well for the filipino family = $$££€€
"This people"? What kind of jerk are you? And, are you clairvouyant to know from afar what a person is thinking? You think staying for 8 years here makes you an expert of the country's culture? Go back to the hole you're from..
You two deserve to be with each other. Good luck and god bless!
Nice story! Thanks to both of you for sharing! I wish you a great and happy life!
Congratulations on finding the right one. Love my trips toPhillipines your videos are getting better all the time. Jen seems wonderful. God bless you guys wish you all the best. Hope to visit in person on my next trip. Keep up the good work . Ed
Beautiful love story❤️ Wish you guys the best, take care of each other!
You two are perfect for eachother😊 Remember Mark...A Happy Wife is a Happy Wife 😊
I really enjoy you two opening up to all of us.
Always stay safe
You two are a great couple and thank you for sharing your story with us. I wish you two all the best.
You are lucky to have met a nice traditional province girl. She's really sweet.
Hi I'm your new subscriber
Me and my husband just watching your video.We're happy for both of you.
Good luck to you both, you look great together. Congratulations.
Awesome love story!!! Loved it!!
Hi guys am so glad to hear your stories... patience is definitely a virtue.
Life is great. Cheers ❤️💐🌈
Congrats for having this girl sir, God bless you.
Good deal, thanks for sharing....always difficult to put your story out there. Wishing you two much happiness. I've been married 32 years...wife is from mexico, we both didn't even speak each other language..it was hoot! You could never be guilty of assuming anything (or have a fight-debate) when you're struggling to communicate during the first year. Two beautiful kids...both adults 31, 29.
That was a sweet interview. I loved the honesty ! How fortunate you are Mark to find this beautiful diamond out of the ruff. I wish the two of you God’s almighty Blessings of Joy , and Peace!!!
Thank you for sharing with us your Journey!!! 👍
Thank you 😊
Jen is very sweet, Great interview. 😀
Hello Mark. I saw your interview on the Old Dog Channel and came over to see some of your videos. I've read thru the comments and I read some of the same typical (jealous) entries as I see on other vloggers sites. Your relationship is nobody's business but your own. I applaud you for introducing her despite the feedback you might have expected to receive. Jen is a lovely young woman and I think you and she both chose wisely. I have a little experience with filipinas and I do think if you respect and treat her like the lady she is.... she will love and take of you forever. It's definitely a two way street in this relationship.You provide what she wants and needs and she returns that with love and affection. That is a WIN WIN. I say good job and good luck. I will keep up with your channel. Thanks for showing us a little of your life in the Philippines.
Nice interview, but would love to see more conversations with you two together every once in a while.
Thanks for the great video Mark and so nice to meet Jen! She is gorgeous and charming! I'm happily married to a beautiful Filipino girl for the last 16 years! 😊🇵🇭
This is the best rehabilitation for a wounded soul
Thanks for being a gentleman and nice to her. ;)
I enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for a long happy life together.
What a lovely lady. Congratulations, Mark!
Interesting story. Good luck to you guys.
She’s a very nice lady with typical but honest Filipino girl character on a dating situation. Good for you man! She’s a good one. 👍
She was raised in a very conservative background 😊 this kind of filipina still exist, specially in the province.
thanks for the post.
Really enjoyed this video , she’s a sweetheart. Your both lucky to found each other. May you have a lot of happiness. God bless 🌹
No disrespect and before I even say it I hope im wrong...... Observing the body language of this dear young lady in my opinion suggest she is there but not overly comfortable. She is with him but not so much into him. But if he is happy and she says she is happy thats all that matters......... ? Respectfully
I LIKE HOW CUTE MODEST DECENT SHE IS, RESPECTS HER MOTHER, SO REFRESHING, she is a KEEPER
btw idk why i cspslck but i'm not gonna change it now lol
Very cute wishing you all the best!
Thanks for sharing and take good care of one another. I'm married to a province girl and life has never been better.
Jimmy would make a good detective, he has a good questioning style.