Is it unrealistic to...

[grahamw48]

...meet a UK-based Filipina and have a chance of a meaningful relationship, at my advanced age ?

The more posts I read about meeting a Filipina in her homeland and then attempting to bring her here to the UK, the more odious a process it seems to be.

Now being realistic, the single Filipinas already here can easily find a much better catch than me I'd have thought.

Please don't be TOO cruel !

Another year and my boy will have flown the nest, so I won't have any excuse for being single any more. I'm just not sure if I can face going through all the bureaucratic nonsense again.

[Terpe]

Firstly Graham, the answer to that question is a resounding NO it's most definitely not unrealistic.

The next tactic in such a strategy would be to identify the boundaries, such as age range, financial standing, lifestyle preferences etc etc etc

Even from my own circle of acquaintancies I can immediately imagine a good half-dozen ladies who are looking around for Mr Right.

[Terpe]

I just wanted to add something I have noticed. The longer Filipino's have been in UK and the longer they have been living a single life, then it seems to me that the less they display some of those captivating Pinoy qualities.
Just sometimes

[scott&ligaya]

of course not.

Graham, I may have someone in mind here in Birmingham as well, let me see if I can gently broach the subject niext time we see her, should be over the weekend

good observation by Terpe though

[Piamed]

I just wanted to add something I have noticed. The longer Filipino's have been in UK and the longer they have been living a single life, then it seems to me that the less they display some of those captivating Pinoy qualities.
Just sometimes

Sadly, a very valid point indeed.

[grahamw48]

Hmm...encouraging so far.

Maybe I'll start to make more of an effort now.

[purple]

graham, just keep an open mind, heart and hope that one day, the right one will be there for you. I understand how past experiences can make us stop and think, but at times its good to fall and be free....


I'm beginning to sound now but yeah, its good to feel and act young but think adult.
Good luck

[grahamw48]

Thanks purple.

I do treat people as individuals, and it's been 8 years now, since the ex did what she did and 5 years since the divorce, so I really am OVER it, no baggage, fully refreshed and ready at the start line.

[Arthur Little]

Graham, I may have someone in mind here in Birmingham as well, let me see if I can gently broach the subject niext time we see her, should be over the weekend

Now there's an , Scott ... you could ask if she'd be interested in joining the forum, invite her to the "do" at the beginning of October ... and then try to prod Graham into coming along too!!

[branno]

graham, if i may say.. ur sense of humour is wow.. you always bring a smile to my chops i wish u had ur own comedy show on tv.. we drasticly lack such potent northern humour nowadays.. and im sure you will charm any one of the opposite sex instantly..

[Arthur Little]

graham, if i may say.. ur sense of humour is wow.. you always bring a smile to my chops i wish u had ur own comedy show on tv.. we drasticly lack such potent northern humour nowadays.. and im sure you will charm any one of the opposite sex instantly..

, Rob ... GOSH, a GSOH is sooo important, nowadays.

[Jamesey]

I met my wife here in the UK. She got ILR in her own right without me having to do anything!

I'm sure you'll be able to find someone. In our local community, there are quite a few single filipinas roughly the same age as you (I assume you're 48).

You just need to find out where they are and meet them! Try the local filipino / asian shop, a hospital, etc.

Good luck!

[Jamesey]

Ooops, just spotted your age. But it doesn't matter. What I've written above still applies.

[Russell_61]

It's never too late Graham!

Do not go gentle into that good night
Rage, rage against the dying of the light...

Good luck

[Gie]

Hi Graham,

Everything is possible. I'm sure there are Filipinas already here in the UK who might be the age range you are looking for. FYI, Filipinos might be living in a different countries around the globe but their Pinoy qualities remains the same, apart from the fact they are modern thinking and they adapt wherever country they are

[Terpe]

It's never too late Graham!

Do not go gentle into that good night
Rage, rage against the dying of the light...

Good luck

Dylan Thomas .
One of my all time favourites ever since school.

Great quote Russell_61, very well thought out.

[grahamw48]

graham, if i may say.. ur sense of humour is wow.. you always bring a smile to my chops i wish u had ur own comedy show on tv.. we drasticly lack such potent northern humour nowadays.. and im sure you will charm any one of the opposite sex instantly..

Well thanks mate.

What with my speech impediment, gammy leg and nervous tic, I find that my sense of humour is a great ice-breaker with the ladies that haven't already run away screaming.

[grahamw48]

Blimey everyone, I'm beginning to feel a new person already.

Many thanks for the positive responses.

The rest can off.

[Doc Alan]

Many thanks for the positive responses.

The rest can off.

Here's another positive response, so that I'm not relegated to " the rest " - of course you're not too old ! Good luck and keep us posted

[imagine]

theres no such thing as being too old, and its not a good thing to be on your own for too long a time,
you have done right to your kids, from what iv learnt of you on here your a great guy with a great sense of humour, i imagine you could pull a real beuty, so go get her, you deserve that someone special

[grahamw48]

Right, I'm going out now to buy a razor, some Old Spice and a roll of sellotape for my glasses.

[imagine]

Right, I'm going out now to buy a razor, some Old Spice and a roll of sellotape for my glasses.

no no no,,, old spice is out

[grahamw48]

Really ?

I was just thinking of replacing the bottle I got for Xmas in 1975.

Just finished it last week. Typical.

[sars_notd_virus]

...meet a UK-based Filipina and have a chance of a meaningful relationship, at my advanced age ?

no baggage, fully refreshed and ready at the start line.

Life is too short, its never too late to be happy with someone AGAIN...Go for it Graham

[Doc Alan]

What are you waiting for Graham ?
" BOP 'til You DROP " Summer Party ( Public Event, see facebook )
Saturday, August 20 · 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Location
Alwoodley Community Centre
The Avenue,
Created By
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Tickets on sale now... £12 adult £5 (5-11 yrs old) Child £30 Family (includes 2 adults and 2 kids under 12 yrs. old)
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Parking is free.
Attire: Dress to Impress
Reserve your ticket and celebrate an Evening to Remember!!!
Pls. message Maharlika to reserve your place.

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[Steve.r]

I find that my sense of humour is a great ice-breaker with the ladies that haven't already run away screaming.

Rope..... you need rope!! that stops the 'flight' effect

[grahamw48]

Thanks Doc....will look into that.

I like the fact that it's to be an alcohol-free event.

[joebloggs]

The rest can off.

i've not said anything yet

[grahamw48]

Only joking.

[worthingmale]

never to late, get out there and just do it

you have to make it happen