Top 10 Reasons for Dating a Filipina Girl
By Jonas Patterson

Many Western men choose to build a relationship with a Filipina girl.
Some even choose to marry a Filipina. But what makes Filipino women so
wanted?

1. Filipina girls are renowned for their beauty.

They surely stand out among Asian women in terms of charm and
femininity. If you think other way you probably have never seen Angela
Perez Baraquio – the first Asian American and Filipino American who was
crowned Miss America 2001 and Miss Hawaii.

2. Filipino girls are a delight to be around because of their
disposition and personality.

Since birth Filipinas are raised in a special sense of honor called
Delikadesa (or Delicadeza). Delicadeza is a Spanish term which when
translated in English means daintiness. It is defined as a sense of
propriety, an act of being refined or delicate in tastes and manners. It
is Delikadesa what gives Filipino women such admirable qualities and
distinguish them from Western ladies. You will never find a proper
Filipina bring shame onto herself and her family by lying, cheating,
stealing, running around with different men or flunking out of school.
It is one of the meanings of Delikadesa – pride in doing the right thing.

3. Filipinas are understanding, patient and composed. (MOST OF THE TIME)

Most Filipina girls would never engage in a quarrel or a loud argument
simply because this wouldn't suit a real Lady. They are taught to speak
politely, with a gentle tone of voice. Arguing is just not acceptable,
along with public criticism. This soft spoken, quiet and understanding
nature of the Filipina Ladies is the desired trait that Filipinas strive
towards.

4. Filipina girls are generous and naturally caring and supportive.

The common spirit of survival has united the Filipinos for centuries
making generosity and loyalty towards family a time-honored tradition.
The caring and supportive nature of the Filipinas is apparent in the
fact that there are no booming businesses for retirement homes or
orphanages in the Philippines – they would never abandon a child or a
member of the family in need.

5. Filipina girls believe in a one-man one-woman relationship.

Since there is no "absolute divorce" in the Philippines, Filipinas are
raised in a high regard for the sanctity of marriage and consider it a
life long commitment. Some, in fact many who marry these Filipina
beauties, swear they make the best wives in the world – loyal, loving
and faithful past death.

6. Filipina women put family first before money.

Faithfulness to the family is a tradition that is characteristic of the
Filipino society. To the Filipina, family will always remain a great
priority. Filipino women, whom many would consider as coming from a
relatively poor country, view the close loving bonds of their family as
their wealth. They are more willing to sacrifice career than a family.

7. Filipinas are excellent home keepers.

Filipino ladies equate domestic responsibility with being a good wife –
their home is a great source of pride for them and they do their best to
create a warm and loving environment for their family. For the Filipina
even yelling at home would mean de-facing her home so you will probably
never find a Filipina woman screaming or breaking dishes.

8. Filipinas are well educated.

The Philippine culture attaches great importance to college education.
Pride in accomplishment at school is instilled in Filipinas since their
childhood and female college enrollment even exceeds that of the male.
This affects the social positions too. Unlike other Asian countries
where women tend to be in more subservient positions, the Philippines
businesses are more accepting of women performing business. This is
apparent with the current Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo –
the second Philippine woman to hold this esteemed position.

9. Filipino girls are religious.

The Philippines is predominantly Roman Catholic (the only Christian
nation in the Far East) and it is common amongst Philippine families to
raise their children in the church. So don't be surprised if your
Filipina girl is more devoted to her religion than you are to yours.

10. Filipina-American marriages are more successful than
American-American marriages.    (REALLY???)

An interesting fact is that according to the statistics
Filipina-American marriages arranged through dating services have a
lower divorce rate (about 20%) than the standard American- American
marriage (about 40%). Still, the statistics may vary according to which
source you use.

Of course I have made some generalizations here but basically this
should have answered your question why so many men prefer a Filipina
girl for dating. If you too decide to give it a try and date a Filipina,
I wish you luck – who knows, you might find the girl you've been looking
for.

Jonas Patterson is a retired American living in the Philippines.