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Chunky
10/18/22 1:36:44 PM
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This friend of mine has always had trouble finding a woman. He has poor self-confidence, kind of awkward and doesn't look great physically tbh. Anyway, he met this girl from an online game who lives in the Phillipines.

At first I ignored their relationship, because I didn't think anything would happen past online interactions...but to my absolute fucking surprise, he actually went to Manilla to meet this girl after 6 months of chatting.

A few problems I noticed with this woman:

  • She moves VERY fast. She wanted to be official boyfriend/girlfriend status within the first couple weeks, after their first date in Manilla, she wanted to get married.
  • She has received lots of gifts from him. Bought her a Nintendo Switch, games, food, other small gifts, etc. To be fair, I don't think she asked for those things, but this still seems weird to me. This might not be her fault, so take this as a grain of salt.
  • She demands a LOT of attention from him. She wants to video chat with him for like 8 hours a day. If she doesn't get that, she gets pissed and starts arguing. This leads to my next point.
  • She picks fights with him over small things, some of which is out of his control. Ex: She got pissed because he beat her in the online game they play, and blocked him on FB and WhatsApp. Seems like they argue at least once a month, and it usually results in her blocking him for a couple days, and then unblocking him.
  • She's immature. Childish sense of humor, and some of her "games" like blocking him, picking stupid fights, her clinginess.


The filipino woman seems nice, but I think the bad outweighs the good. I think his judgement is clouded because he's lonely, has low self esteem and this is one of the only women willing to give him attention. Do I think this woman loves him? Honestly I don't think so. I think she's lonely and has issues, and is using this relationship as a band aid to temporarily "fix" those issues.

Why I think I need to intervene: He's gonna marry her in a couple weeks, and I DO think as soon as she lands in the US, their relationship is going to fall apart. I don't expect this to last more than 6 months after she lands in the US.

Here's the thing. I DO think my friend is capable of finding someone better. He just needs to hit the gym, get a hobby, meet new people and improve his self-confidence.

Note: So you might be thinking "Chunky, this is none of your business". I don't care about the formalities, this is a life we're talking about. I don't want him to potentially deal with a terrible divorce where he's stuck supporting this woman due to legal proceedings.

So anyway, what do you think I should do about this?

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MixedRaceBaby
10/18/22 1:38:16 PM
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*grabs popcorn*

oh

this gonna be good


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Irony
10/18/22 1:38:19 PM
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Does she have a nice bush?

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DKBananaSlamma
10/18/22 1:38:28 PM
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We need pics first before we can decide.

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Shabriri
10/18/22 1:38:33 PM
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If he wants to marry her, he's going to. He's in for a bad time but I don't really see what you can do besides lay it all out for him, firmly but nonjudgmentally.

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pauIie
10/18/22 1:39:06 PM
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weird way to title the thread

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josifrees
10/18/22 1:40:15 PM
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She cant just show up and and leave him iirc. Any long term visa she gets is gonna be dependent on her being legitimately married or whatever

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lennethsoki
10/18/22 1:40:24 PM
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Chunky posted...
She moves VERY fast. She wanted to be official boyfriend/girlfriend status within the first couple weeks, after their first date in Manilla, she wanted to get married.

IIRC Filipino women have a notorious reputation in East Asia for wanting to marry quickly so they can leave their country.
I recall that being a stereotype in Japan, China, and Singapore while I stayed in those countries.

I recall them having a pretty nasty nickname in Japan particularly because they'd clutter dating apps from shifting locations >_>

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josifrees
10/18/22 1:40:26 PM
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DKBananaSlamma posted...
We need pics first before we can decide.


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Ivynn
10/18/22 1:41:05 PM
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Say your piece, but if he chooses not to listen, it's his mistake to make. Not much you can do.

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TaylorHeinicke
10/18/22 1:42:21 PM
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Chunky posted...
She picks fights with him over small things, some of which is out of his control. Ex: She got pissed because he beat her in the online game they play, and blocked him on FB and WhatsApp. Seems like they argue at least once a month, and it usually results in her blocking him for a couple days, and then unblocking him.
She's immature. Childish sense of humor, and some of her "games" like blocking him, picking stupid fights, her clinginess.
...Is she of legal age to even marry in the US? She sounds like a child

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Shamino
10/18/22 1:43:09 PM
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Let this movie be your guide:

https://youtu.be/pcUE7DtW7hw

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Ratchetrockon
10/18/22 1:44:50 PM
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she sounds crazy af but if that what ur friend wants then ok

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DKBananaSlamma
10/18/22 1:45:18 PM
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Crazy chicks = crazy sex tho

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Solar_Crimson
10/18/22 1:45:24 PM
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Shabriri posted...
If he wants to marry her, he's going to. He's in for a bad time but I don't really see what you can do besides lay it all out for him, firmly but nonjudgmentally.

Ivynn posted...
Say your piece, but if he chooses not to listen, it's his mistake to make. Not much you can do.


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Chunky
10/18/22 1:46:25 PM
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Irony posted...
Does she have a nice bush?
i dunno about that lol. but i will admit she is very good looking in general. i think that is part of the reason this guy is "hooked".

Shabriri posted...
If he wants to marry her, he's going to. He's in for a bad time but I don't really see what you can do besides lay it all out for him, firmly but nonjudgmentally.
this is true, and that is going to be my plan. i'm not gonna be an asshole about it, but i feel like i have to talk to him about this.

[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

i hate to admit it, but yeah this does look like an episode of 90 day fiance. to be fair, they have known each other for a year at this point.

josifrees posted...
She cant just show up and and leave him iirc. Any long term visa she gets is gonna be dependent on her being legitimately married or whatever
interesting, how long does it have to be? i guess she could do the bare minimum and then leave. or she could leave him while still being married legally.


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DKBananaSlamma
10/18/22 1:46:55 PM
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Chunky posted...
but i will admit she is very good looking in general. i think that is part of the reason this guy is "hooked".

DKBananaSlamma posted...
We need pics first before we can decide.


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Norman_Smiley
10/18/22 1:53:08 PM
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Have a conversation with him. Don't disparage her. Ask questions. Why is she so urgent? How do you know she is the one? Why not have her visit and stay with you for 6 months first to see how it works? Have they talked about family expectations? She may expect him to help take care of her parents, or portions of any money she earns may go to her parents.

Do you know his family? I would probably air all my real concerns to his parents if I knew them.

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SauI_Goodman
10/18/22 1:55:16 PM
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They argue at least once a month

Damn i wish it was only once a month

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runewalshPSiv
10/18/22 1:58:04 PM
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TaylorHeinicke posted...
...Is she of legal age to even marry in the US? She sounds like a child

You'd be surprised at how many grown ass people act like that.

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SwordMaster13X
10/18/22 1:59:01 PM
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TC, you do want to be the expected successor here?

I have you tagged as that for some reason. <_<

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refmon
10/18/22 2:01:15 PM
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how are her milkers?

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Smackems
10/18/22 2:02:12 PM
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DKBananaSlamma posted...
Crazy chicks = crazy sex tho
Not always. I been with some abusive tire slashing bitches that just lie there while I do all the work

Well I guess really just that one. Two other crazy ones were meh

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Bishop9800
10/18/22 2:06:24 PM
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MixedRaceBaby posted...
*grabs popcorn*

oh

this gonna be good

Pass me some of that....

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Shamino
10/18/22 2:07:21 PM
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Chunky posted...
i dunno about that lol. but i will admit she is very good looking in general. i think that is part of the reason this guy is "hooked".

this is true, and that is going to be my plan. i'm not gonna be an asshole about it, but i feel like i have to talk to him about this.

i hate to admit it, but yeah this does look like an episode of 90 day fiance. to be fair, they have known each other for a year at this point.

interesting, how long does it have to be? i guess she could do the bare minimum and then leave. or she could leave him while still being married legally.

I think it's three years, but I could be really wrong.

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CRON
10/18/22 2:08:35 PM
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I'm going to get crucified for this but I have zero idea how dudes in these situations have no self awareness. Like, literally everybody is judging and mocking them for being desperate and taking advantage of women who just want the visa in hopes of not living in poverty. Literally everybody sees through the bullshit and desperation and sees it for what it is.
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DKBananaSlamma
10/18/22 2:09:21 PM
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refmon posted...
how are her milkers?


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ThePrinceFish
10/18/22 2:12:05 PM
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CRON posted...
I'm going to get crucified for this but I have zero idea how dudes in these situations have no self awareness. Like, literally everybody is judging and mocking them for being desperate and taking advantage of women who just want the visa in hopes of not living in poverty. Literally everybody sees through the bullshit and desperation and sees it for what it is.
A desperate enough desire for companionship will cause a person to overlook pretty much any red flag.

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David1988
10/18/22 2:12:36 PM
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is she one of those ghetto Filipino chicks from Daly City?

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Lost_All_Senses
10/18/22 2:17:35 PM
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Talk to him for your own sake. So you can have answers instead of a "what if" scenario to live with. He won't listen. Then back off and let him make his mistakes (if this is one) and know that you couldn't of did anything about it except maybe destroyed your own relationship if you intervened anymore.

9.9 times out of 10, no one love stricken listens to their friends. Even if they are preceptive enough to admit it might be a mistake. It's almost always something we gotta see for ourselves.

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Itachi157
10/18/22 2:35:47 PM
#33:


SwordMaster13X posted...
TC, you do want to be the expected successor here?

I have you tagged as that for some reason. <_<


Haha, I vaguely remember that topic.

Anyway I would definitely bring up your concerns but if he doesnt listen, oh well. Sit back and grab some popcorn.
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josifrees
10/18/22 5:58:21 PM
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Im not 100% sure how its on fianc visa, Im not sure if she can bail after first long term visa and keep getting renewed without staying married or if she has to do five years of marriage, get her own citizenship, etc.

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TaylorHeinicke
10/19/22 6:31:27 PM
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update?

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bknight
10/19/22 6:35:22 PM
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Asian gamer girls who are probably into anime are a dime a dozen in the US, tell him to try harder or hit the gym or get good gimmick to pick up one of the hundreds of CE girls.
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Flockaveli
10/19/22 6:40:40 PM
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https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/5/8/AAdMiTAADy6O.jpg

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Kitt
10/19/22 6:45:44 PM
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I was about to actually contribute, but I realized who the TC was, i.e. the story isn't real...
I do find your topics humorous, nonetheless.

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Ar0ge
10/19/22 6:49:50 PM
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I'm pretty sure if she leaves him immediately, she'll pretty much be deported. They will have to apply for green card status after marriage, which is about a year to 2 year long process. They will also have to prove that their marriage is legit and follow several other steps before the card is granted.

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VampireCoyote
10/19/22 6:57:51 PM
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You cant stop love

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haloiscoolisbak
10/19/22 6:58:22 PM
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Lol TC, I was in a very similar situation to your friend at 28, got involved with a Filipino woman. I hadn't had a girlfriend in nearly a decade but she was so forward (with everything, including sex, she offered to blow me 30 seconds into our first kiss) that I barely had to try at all and suddenly I found myself on the verge of a very serious relationship

After a month I ended it because she was already talking about wanting kids lol and if I got her pregnant she wouldn't abort it

I felt kinda shitty for hurting her but it was the right call. I'd talk to your friend but who knows he might be different to me

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Big_Nabendu
10/19/22 7:04:40 PM
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How's her ass?

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Chunky
10/19/22 7:50:18 PM
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CRON posted...
I'm going to get crucified for this but I have zero idea how dudes in these situations have no self awareness. Like, literally everybody is judging and mocking them for being desperate and taking advantage of women who just want the visa in hopes of not living in poverty. Literally everybody sees through the bullshit and desperation and sees it for what it is.
Could be wrong, but I think deep down he knows this is a terrible idea, but his judgment is clouded because he doesn't think he could do any better.

Norman_Smiley posted...
Have a conversation with him. Don't disparage her. Ask questions. Why is she so urgent? How do you know she is the one? Why not have her visit and stay with you for 6 months first to see how it works? Have they talked about family expectations? She may expect him to help take care of her parents, or portions of any money she earns may go to her parents.

Do you know his family? I would probably air all my real concerns to his parents if I knew them.
I can answer one of those questions. The reason she hasn't visited him is because it is near impossible to get a visa in the US. That's why that whole stereotype of marrying into the US is a thing.

Flockaveli posted...
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/5/8/AAdMiTAADy6O.jpg

You gotta find another hobby little guy. Stop shitposting kid.
Not gonna lie, I laughed at your title of my name. I don't know why people keep claim I'm a troll or claim my topics or fake. Are my stories really that unbelievable? Honestly I'm flattered, it must mean I'm a great storyteller and writer.

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Cleo_II
10/19/22 7:54:43 PM
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My mom used to take classes with Filipina women who were married to older/less attractive men. They all had side bfs. But heres the thing, the guys are also getting a more attractive woman than they would normally be able to pull so its often transactional. Not saying thats it for your friend but there is a good chance he wont care about what you have to say so you should be careful about how you say something. Or you risk losing him as a friend because she will catch wind of it and make sure he cuts you out.
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Chunky
10/19/22 8:46:41 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
My mom used to take classes with Filipina women who were married to older/less attractive men. They all had side bfs. But heres the thing, the guys are also getting a more attractive woman than they would normally be able to pull so its often transactional. Not saying thats it for your friend but there is a good chance he wont care about what you have to say so you should be careful about how you say something. Or you risk losing him as a friend because she will catch wind of it and make sure he cuts you out.
The way you word it, it almost sounds like it's the smart decision to make.

People like yourself tell me all the time that "leagues" exist in relationships, but I've seen people who are commonly regarded as unattractive (bald, fat, whatever), who are dating super attractive women.

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Michael_Booth
10/19/22 8:49:07 PM
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Chunky posted...
The way you word it, it almost sounds like it's the smart decision to make.

People like yourself tell me all the time that "leagues" exist in relationships, but I've seen people who are commonly regarded as unattractive (bald, fat, whatever), who are dating super attractive women.

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