Quote Originally Posted by jewel View Post
Me and my boyfriend for 5 months now are planning to meet but sadly he cannot come here in the Philippines first because he has a phobia in riding a plane. I learned that in order for me to go and visit him in UK, he must be first visit me here because one of the proof that you are in a relationship is pictures of the two of you. What is the best thing to do?
Solely in technically terms there is no requirement to have him visit first.
From what you've declared here I'd be cautious about divulging a serious romantic relationship as the ECO may believe your intentions to return home are too weak.

As others have mentioned, on the relationship level there are enough 'red flags' to seriously question any romantic intent. Just an opinion