In fact, it would be wise to learn how to propose to a Filipina before doing so. Although Filipino women are generally known to be conservative, they can also be quite mysterious. It’s really hard to know what’s on a Filipina’s mind, even if you say you’ve known her for years. So if you want her to say “yes” to your proposal, make sure you play your cards right.
1. Make sure you have what you need. There are only a couple of things you need to bring when you propose: you and the ring.
2. Time well. Time is very important. Make sure your girlfriend is relaxed and in a good mood. If she is working, don’t do it during the weekdays, as these are stressful times for her. She may want to propose to her at night, where the air is cooler and the atmosphere calmer.
3. Don’t propose marriage out of the blue; Otherwise, I’d think it’s just an impulsive decision and you’re not taking it too seriously.
4. Take her out to dinner. A romantic dinner is like an aperitif: it sets the mood. Make reservations at your favorite restaurant and order the best food and wine it has to offer (if you can afford it, of course).
5. Take her to a quiet and special place, away from the prying eyes of the audience. You don’t want too many distractions if you want to capture her heart.
6. How you ask the question is up to you, but say the words as if you mean it. Modern Filipino women don’t like cutesy lines or anything that looks like something out of an old movie. You also don’t have to kneel down or be very elaborate. You can be creative, without overdoing it.
Will your Filipino girlfriend say yes? She can, but there’s a chance she needs more time to think about it. Don’t let this get you down. It doesn’t mean that she doesn’t want to marry you at all. She probably wants to be very sure of her feelings and she wants you to be sure of yours too. Keep in mind that if she marries, she will also marry her entire family. Filipinos are very close to their families. You cannot accept someone into your heart without also accepting her loved ones.
Filipinos take marriage very seriously. Most Filipino couples live together for the rest of their lives and your girlfriend also wants her marriage to last a lifetime. Don’t think about all the trouble you’ve gone through to propose to her. You can still win her heart if you are patient and show her that you deserve her love.
So even if you take these tips on how to propose to a Filipina to heart, there are still no guarantees that you will get what you want, but remember, that is not the end of your relationship.
