hi all im stewart, returned, looking for advice

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I think we all shared these concerns, but from what my understanding is now, Stewart is giving it a 6 to 12 month shot & taking it from there.
He's had his eyes very much wide opened, with lots of positives & many many more negatives....of course theory & practise, are two different things, but he needs to find this out now, by going.

The main thing is, he hasn't cut his ties with the UK, so if things don't work out, or he can't adjust, he can come home.

But I agree with you, the Philippines isn't for everyone.
I'm behind him in this one, whereas with others I wouldn't neccesarily be, because he's taken his time & asked the right questions.

You're right Sim11UK, your thoughts are helpful and sensible as usual. Let's all hope everything works out well for Stewart.

I didn't wait long to marry my girlfriend and have been lucky.
I keep my fingers crossed for Stewart; that he falls in love in the same way and enjoys all the romance that a Filipina can give.