Originally posted by Pauldo@Jan 7 2006, 01:34 PM
You mean they aren't ??????? :o


Seriously though, never argue with an idiot, they will only drag you down to their level and beat you with YEARS of experience.

Hello Equalizer,

Sadly as others have said, you will get this sort of repugnant commentary from so called freinds, and as the others have said, I have to say, I also had to deal with this, but what I found was, to associate with like minded people really helps, when I first joined Keith on this Forum, way way back at the start of my courtship to Gina, I needed to get the support of those who had been through what I was going through, I was glad to make Keiths acquaintance, in due course, I went on to meet others who were just like me, I was in a pub one night local to where I live, and I was talking about my association and relationship with a Filipino, sadly a woman actually made some comments, they made me sick, all i could do is leave and go home, I never did go back to the Pub again, I tended to keep out of them, then I found this forum, and joined, ever since I made it my business to find like minded people.

During my courtship with Gina I stayed close to this Forum and made freindships with other guys who were in my situation, I met my best freind Steve in exactly this way, we actually met at the Philippine Embassy in 2003, we both showed up to get a visa for our over the 21 day stay at christmas of that year, we stayed in touch, and became really good freinds, now his wife and mine are very good freinds, and Ive made lots of contacts along the way, been on the telephone with Rob and Elsa, Keith and Ping, and lots of others, like minded people are never negative about your relationship, the simple fact of truth is this.

You cannot explain your relationship with a Philippines lady to xenophobic people, they will never understand, just try to defend her, but if you cant get anywhere, drop those so called "mates" and move on, thats the best advice I could give, everyone who is xenophobic or small minded will always think that your GF is just after a visa and money, best of luck Equalizer, stay with the guys here on this forum, you will be much better off.

Best of luck with your courtship and future marriage, youve got lots of friends here, although we are all around the country, we will stick with you, and we wont poke fun at your choice of bride.

Warmest regards

Pete and Gina