Discuss and get advice on all matters of the heart, including dating, sex, marriage, etc. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:54:46 +0000 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:54:46 +0000 British Filipino http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?forums/relationship-advice.27/ Tue, 12 May 2026 04:40:50 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/matrimonial-support.21355/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/matrimonial-support.21355/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
C, a qualified geodetic engineer, married a fairly simple uneducated girl (S).

They went to live in another province for C's work - I suspect he's being paid at least P80k a month plus bonuses and a slice of each piece of land he surveys. So all up probably P100 to P120k per month - maybe more.

Subseqently, C built a new house in the province they moved to for his wife and their 3...

Matrimonial Support ?]]> 6 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:23:26 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/ai-and-online-school.21332/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/ai-and-online-school.21332/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
Couple of weeks ago we took a trip to BoI to renew my VISA... and we ask her niece to mind the children... who are just starting their 3rd quarter exams at online school...

Next day, just before he's starting his school, my son asks if he can install a (nother) translation tool on his phone... I say what's wrong with the google one ?

Nothing... silence...

Goes and talks to mummy... and returns it's one that's on mummy's niece's phone...

Oh I see hmmm... ? ......

AI and Online School]]> 12 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:56:48 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/divorced-to-a-filipina-looking-to-re-marry.21327/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/divorced-to-a-filipina-looking-to-re-marry.21327/ invalid@example.com (Davids) Davids Im a uk resident born and raised in the uk. I got married in 2015 in the Philippines to a filipina since then we done a spouse visa and after a 12 yr relationship we decided to break up and get divorced in the uk (as we both live here). I've been in a relationship with a filipina for 3yrs and want to get married in the Philippines. My filipina fiance has never been married. What requirements/paperwork do I need to re marry in the Philippines? (if I can)
I...

Divorced to a filipina looking to re marry]]> 6 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:48:36 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/divorced-to-a-filipina-looking-to-re-marry.21326/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/divorced-to-a-filipina-looking-to-re-marry.21326/ invalid@example.com (Davids) Davids Im a uk resident born and raised in the uk. I got married in 2015 in the Philippines to a filipina since then we done a spouse visa and after a 12 yr relationship we decided to break up and get divorced in the uk (as we both live here). I've been in a relationship with a filipina for 3yrs and want to get married in the Philippines. My filipina fiance has never been married. What requirements/paperwork do I need to re marry in the Philippines? (if I can)
I...

Divorced to a filipina looking to re marry]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:13:05 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/the-vacuum-cleaner.21324/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/the-vacuum-cleaner.21324/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
View attachment 8994

Gave my wife a (full) demo of how to use it and thought that would be it... the envy of her neighbours.

For some reason, she tried it today !

So, my relationship advice: just be patient

It still works perfectly - probably the best £269 I've ever spent!]]> 2 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:04:53 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/shes-a-hoarder.21238/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/shes-a-hoarder.21238/ invalid@example.com (bigmac) bigmac
I had to buy and install extra wardrobes to take her extra clothes. They are already rammed full. Most of her clothes shes never worn. She buys junk jewellery. Dozens of handbags and shoes.

Shes generous though--often gets stuff for me--some of which i stash away and lose after an appropriate time.
Anyone else have this problem ?
Is it a pinay thing ?]]> 3 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:04:15 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/things-i-should-beware-of-re-marraige.21041/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/things-i-should-beware-of-re-marraige.21041/ invalid@example.com (Fazer1) Fazer1
Been a while, hope your all doing ok.

This post is to try and get feedback about any possible negative consequences of getting married to someone in the Philippines.

I mean i plan to marry this woman but we both know we may never be able to be together. So i'm wondering if there are any things i should be aware of that could negatively impact my life here due to perhaps the legalities of being married

Like legally what the situation is financially....

Can i be forced to...

Things i should beware of re marraige]]> 50 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:58:55 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/philippines-marriage-requirements-2024.20670/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/philippines-marriage-requirements-2024.20670/ invalid@example.com (Skellum) Skellum
Looking for some advice here after a long absent period.

After the drama of the first lady I met in the Philippines, I took the advice given here and cut things off but kept visiting single and enjoyed myself, one of my original 'crushes' popped back into my life and we began dating early this year and I just returned from a month long visit to be with her from August to September where we got engaged (for those curious - 28 with no kids from Leyte, absolutely drama-free)

I'm...

Philippines Marriage Requirements 2024]]> 7 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:56:05 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/what-happens-if-relationship-fails.14475/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/what-happens-if-relationship-fails.14475/ invalid@example.com (Scotschap16) Scotschap16
I'm certainly not expecting this in my own situation but just curious really.

I know that the Home Office permit widows of settled person to remain even if they haven't reached the 5 year ILR position but not sure of the legal situation in the above circumstances.

I'm thinking there must be some sanction as otherwise there would be a flood of sham marriages followed by quick separation / divorce.

G]]> 16 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:40:07 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/same-sex-marriage-at-uk-embassy-manila-certificate-of-non-impediment.20534/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/same-sex-marriage-at-uk-embassy-manila-certificate-of-non-impediment.20534/ invalid@example.com (Keither) Keither I would like to marry my same sex partner at the British embassy in Manila-however im uncertain as to whether I as a UK citizen will need to obtain/show a Certificate of Non Impediment(CNI) to the embassy.
My Filipino partner has obtained the equivalent proving he isn’t married,but it isn’t clear to me if I need to obtain the CNI.
Are there any same sex couples who have married at the embassy and gone through this?
Or anyone else who knows for a fact whether I need this.
Many thanks]]> 7 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:24:41 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pregnant-ex-gf-moving-back-to-ph.20449/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pregnant-ex-gf-moving-back-to-ph.20449/ invalid@example.com (Tintin2024) Tintin2024
I need some advice about a situation I’m currently in.

I met a wonderful Filipina woman (B) in London last year, we began dating and became more serious and we fell in love. She became accidentally pregnant and our baby is due in June this year.

Our relationship since her pregnancy hasn’t been good. We don’t live together, but I love her and I want to start a family either in London or PH.

At the time of us meeting, I was in another relationship, which I have recently ended to be...

Pregnant ex-gf moving back to PH]]> 175 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:29:03 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/i-have-many-concerns-unfortunately.20389/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/i-have-many-concerns-unfortunately.20389/ invalid@example.com (goku1) goku1
I finally met a wonderful lady on filipino cupid and we moved our chat to WhatsApp very quickly. She leads a very simple life and only makes 500 pesos a day. She will get no pension at retirement age because she has never been employed.

We chat for many hours, day and night everyday. Yes, I've fallen in love with her deeply. But have a few concerns. I have a high IQ and have worked in IT all my life. I was looking at her Facebook profile check-ins and...

I have many concerns unfortunately]]> 70 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:51:27 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/am-i-fool-or-not.20291/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/am-i-fool-or-not.20291/ invalid@example.com (Robbie Brady) Robbie Brady
I tried Filipino Cupid for months before and spoke to loads but never worked out. Whilst I was over there someone I met in 2017 who I kept in touch with introduced me to her best friends sister who lives in Negros Occidental.

I'm 35 British and she is 20. I paid for her to come over on the boat and we spent a great week together getting to know eachother. I also met most of her sisters and also her mother.

So she was starting college in September so...

Am I fool or not?]]> 31 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:35:15 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/how-to-get-married-in-the-philippines.20339/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/how-to-get-married-in-the-philippines.20339/ invalid@example.com (Jimmy) Jimmy
after he has made the appointment at the embassy - what does he need to bring ?

does he need to bring details on where he is getting married ? Etc

I forgot how it all worked

cheers Jimmy]]> 7 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:27:28 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/is-this-tampo.16987/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/is-this-tampo.16987/ invalid@example.com (thingymejig2) thingymejig2
But then, all of a sudden, either Friday night or Saturday morning, something unbeknown to me happened.
She's gone cold. Won't look me in the eye. Turns her back...

Is this tampo?]]> 106 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:48:14 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/is-online-chatting-cheating.11523/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/is-online-chatting-cheating.11523/ invalid@example.com (2die4) 2die4
I just need some advice as im not really accustomed to how liberated westerners are :-( just recently i felt my husband changed,he gets easily irritated with me, wants me to back off and not talk on the phone as often as we weve been doing for 3 yrs..along the way ive...

is online chatting cheating?]]> 170 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:20:30 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/marriage-requirements-for-single-status.19758/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/marriage-requirements-for-single-status.19758/ invalid@example.com (Mikester1989) Mikester1989
I'm planning on getting married in the philippines.

I understand the British Embassy, as of sometime in 2021 are no longer allowing appointments and have advised us to get our documents notarised with a local lawyer.

I am single and am not married. Does anyone know what the current documents I need apostilled in order for me to be sworn in oath with my Affidavit of Marital Status, which I have downloaded from off the British Embassy in Manila web page.

Lastly I'm fully aware that...

Marriage Requirements for Single Status]]> 12 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:30:32 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/cemonar-to-marry.19327/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/cemonar-to-marry.19327/ invalid@example.com (CebuanoBrit) CebuanoBrit
Do I need a cemonar certificate (British Citizen) to get married in Philippines. My partner has hers but now they are asking that I need one as well.]]> 10 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:46:38 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/marriage-in-uk-or-philippines.19696/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/marriage-in-uk-or-philippines.19696/ invalid@example.com (GJD223) GJD223
some advice or past experiences required please.

I am a UK national. Having spent the summer in the Philippines, we wanted to take things slowly and for my girlfriend to visit UK before proceeding to marriage. However, the tourist visa was denied. So now it’s the marriage route. My questions are, what are the pros and cons to getting married in the UK (through the fiancé visa and spouse visa route) or getting married in the Philippines and then getting a spouse visa to come...

Marriage in UK or Philippines ?]]> 3 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:49:18 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/newbie-needs-some-help.16418/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/newbie-needs-some-help.16418/ invalid@example.com (DECK) DECK
First post on this site

Was looking for a bit of advice - complicated one this

I was married to a filipion for 10 years, we seperated two years ago and will be applying for divorce next month.

I have now met a new girl (filipino) and we are very happy and have been dating for 9 months, here's the problem, she is on spouse visa yes she is married
She is in a very unhappy relationship he treats her bad not physically but verbally
Her visa was just renewed but she still has...

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