What is the dating scene like in the Philippines?

Question

I'm just curious as to what the general dating scene is like in the PI. Here in the U.S., it's common for young people to go out with many different people before settling down (not talking necessarily about being PROMISCUOUS although there are those like that and of course, the U.S. is known for having a much more liberally minded society in terms of s*x).

I guess I should refine my question even further-among college educated, middle class pinoys, what is the dating scene like? I mean, do most people only date 1 person and then that's the person they marry? I know my question might sound very silly, but I am curious b/c I am really trying to understand the cultural gap btw myself and my parents, who only dated each other for 8 yrs before getting married and never had any bf or gf prior to seeing each other. Is that still the norm over there?

Salamat po

Answer 1

...in the philppines i was already almost 18 when my mom allowed me to go on dates altho i'd been sneaking out long before that. here in the states, i noticed that kids go on dates (mostly movies) at a much younger age - as early as 13-14 yo.  

the early onset of dating doesn't always translate to early marriage.  i have observed that americans tend to marry in their late 20s; this is esp. true among those who have decided to pursue a college education.

in the philippines, the trend nowadays (more so for city girls) is also for late marriages.  the more successful a girl is the more likely she would postpone getting tied up to a husband and kids.  i suppose if one is "married" to her career first, the need for the wedding band becomes secondary.  it's not for the lack of social opportunities to date it's more a matter of personal choice.  "been there, done that"

Answer 2

The dating scene in the Philippines is the same as the entire earth its all the same, shopping around and dating is not just an American thing or Japanese or whatever country thing, dating is dating the word implies it all. As for your parents good for them that kinda love is hard to find. If you know your in love then why **** it up by "shopping around" like an idiot?  The reason your parents prolly got together is because dating is simple, if you love everything about someone then stay with them because all dating is to most people is s*x thats it, 90% of people have the best they can get and they say "I WANT TO DATE" because they are whores plain and simple. And America is not even close to being the most liberal by FAR. Anway good luck peace out.

Answer 3

They are just telling you that.  Nobody is doing that way even in your parents time of dating.  You run a very high chance of being miserable with the wrong person if you don't do some shopping around.  You don't have to have s*x 5 times a day to find out what you need to know about a possible mate but no one would blame you for trying on a pair of shoes before you buy them.  Long term happiness and satisfaction is a lot more important than trying to maintain some virtue that somebody else made up.  Let your own conscience and good judgment be your guide.

Answer 4

as of now, there are some people doing that who live in some provinces, but in some cities like manila cebu davao angeles, etc. were more liberated nowadays.

Answer 5

public display of affection.