Filipino Dating Tips & Relationship Advice

Being single isn't an easy feat—especially in today's world, where single women are labeled as a "lonely" bunch. Our current society has also conditioned everyone to believe that someone's a failure unless they're not in a romantic relationship. Indeed, living in a society where you get sympathetic stares when you reach a certain age and are not in a relationship or aren't married can be very hard. But, being single isn't a bad thing at all.

As the summer breeze rolls around, many start fantasizing about the good ol’ summer fling. The romantic setting, the refreshing spread of foods, and great company make summer fling all the more exciting. While a summer fling with a Filipino single can make you feel a roller coaster of happy emotions, there are also drawbacks to such a seasonal romance. Before you catch feelings, let’s have a sense of what it feels like to be in a summer fling. All Things Summer Fling Perks of Being in a Summer Romance Summer is hot, and so will be your date and your entire situantionship. On the verge of signing yourself for…

Filipino singles today have unique and varied dating styles. But, there are still shared customs on local dating styles seen among the youth. We’re talking about the ‘dating to marry’ mindset. The ‘dating to marry’ is common in the Philippines as elders engraved in young people’s minds early on that marriage should always be their endgame. But, should young Filipino singles really date to marry? Filipinos have mixed views on courtship and dating. To better understand this topic, let’s first talk about traditional and modern dating, and its nuances. After which, let’s also uncover the perks and downside of dating to marry—and why some may lean on that choice. Traditional…