Will Parents OBJECT Filipinas From Marrying Older Men?

Large age gaps in romantic relationships raise split opinions from people in the Philippines. More importantly, the majority of Filipinas have specific opinions on the age gap relationship that they prefer. This, of course, was influenced by dating Filipino men in the past.

Filipino women seem to prefer dating a mature man in general. When Pinays start dating men their age, they see the values men prioritize at a certain time in their lives. This brings Filipina women to the realization that men in general take time to mature and get priorities straight. Hence Pinays seem to gauge a man’s maturity based on his age.

Typical Filipino women, however, mature earlier as they become faced with real responsibilities. That said, Filipino parents believe Filipina daughters to be more prepared for marriage in their early 20s and capable of choosing the right partner for them.

As a Filipina prioritizes her future, she makes sure to invest in everything she will need– that includes her dream romantic connections with a man who can guaranty to match the kind of commitment she can offer. Which man will marriage-minded Cebu women give their attention to? An older man with set goals and confidently knows exactly what he wants.