Don't get lost in translation. Understand the "lambing", avoid the "tampo", and learn what she really means.
A Filipino visiting or returning to the Philippines after a period of living in another country.
Getting rejected by a girl you are courting; 'dumped' before the relationship even started.
The giddy, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling of romantic excitement.
Kanya-Kanyang Bayad; 'To each his/her own payment'. The Filipino term for splitting the bill.
Sweet, affectionate behavior used to show love or ask for forgiveness.
The traditional courtship phase where a man proves his intentions.
The formal tradition of asking for a woman's hand in marriage, involving a meeting between the two families.
A monthly celebration of a relationship, often more important than the yearly anniversary in the early stages.
Playing hard to get; pretending not to be interested when actually interested.
The tradition of bringing gifts when coming back from a trip.
The distinct Filipino way of showing disappointment or sulking.
A guy who is too shy, afraid, or cowardly to confess his feelings to a girl.