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A Filipino family gathering around a table, representing pakikisama and the importance of group harmony in Filipino culture

culture • May 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Pakikisama: Why Group Harmony Matters So Much in Filipino Dating

Pakikisama is the Filipino cultural value of group harmony and getting along. It affects how your Filipina girlfriend behaves, why she avoids conflict, and what it means for your relationship.

A Western man and a Filipina woman sitting together on a park bench, representing cultural expectations in relationships

culture • Jan 3, 2026 • 5 min read

What Filipinas Expect from Foreign Men: Real Talk from 10 Years in PH

After a decade dating in the Philippines, here's what Filipinas actually expect from Western men — and what catches foreigners off guard.