Still an Elder Bachelor's. Paradise? Or is it now a Myth?

[bows00]

The title says it all.  But is it still true?  Is it still a Senior bachelor's paradise where the younger Filipina's gives you special attention and a second look?  Even with your gray hair and bulging belly?  Unfortunately, based on my recent experiences, foreigners are no longer a rarity here, especially in the bigger cities, like Manila, Cebu, and even Dumaguete.  in addition, for the older guys, you will be competing with the younger generation of foreigners that have found new interests for a piece of paradise and a#$ here.    

But if your serious of finding that kind of experience, my conclusion is that your chances will be better if you are willing to risk stepping out of some of your western luxuries and seek out a location outside of the bigger cities - places like Leyte and Samar come to mind.  

But there are some positives with getting older, in general, you should have more wealth.  And in some cases, significant.  Quality of life should be better, and this is a huge advantage in attracting the Filipina's.  

This is just based on my 2 year retirement experience in the Philippines so far.  In the end, I love being a bachelor here.   

[Jack Peterson]

16 minutes ago, bows00 said:

This is just based on my 2 year retirement experience in the Philippines so far.  In the end, I love being a bachelor here.   

 Hi Bows Long time, Yep sounds Good BUT and there is always a But Yeah? Great until you get to the age where you really Cannot look after yourself And any new  Young Ladies are really just after the money and can be of little help. Great for you now BUT mate Please Think on  

[Dave Hounddriver]

2 hours ago, bows00 said:

 Is it still a Senior bachelor's paradise where the younger Filipina's gives you special attention and a second look?

I think the days of "paradise" are drawing to a close, IMHO.  But it is still a very good place to find a lady who will give you special attention.  There may be better places but there are certainly worse.

[graham59]

I just asked my Mrs, but she reminded me that yes I'm a (grumpy) old poriner, but also, I'm not a bachelor.... so can't comment.  

[scott h]

9 hours ago, bows00 said:

 foreigners are no longer a rarity here,

maybe not, but a secure income is a great aphrodisiac  

[GeoffH]

I've noticed that the reaction I get from local women varies a lot depending upon where I am.  In Manila I'm just part of the furniture, in Cagayan De Oro (in the yellow travel area) I get some 'interested' looks but in Ozamiz (which is in the red area and where not many foreigners go) I get lots of 'looks'.

SWMBO pays much closer attention to the women around me when we're in Ozamiz too (she trusts me, but she doesn't trust some of them).

But yes... I think foreigners are now common enough that we're no longer automatically a novelty.

[Gary D]

Walking the malls near me I'm starting to see many more single foreigners walking around than with partners.

[scott h]

1 hour ago, Gary D said:

Walking the malls near me I'm starting to see many more single foreigners walking around than with partners

Because the partners are inside the stores spending their money 

[Snowy79]

There will always be young Gold Diggers looking for gullible older foreigners.  I find the longer I'm here the less reaction I actually give to the local females.  As a newbie if they smiled I'd smile back and maybe say hi.  These days I just think Gold Digger and jog on. 

I'm no oil painting but at almost 55 I'm in better shape than most guys in their 30s.  I've had two proper relationships since arrival and a few casual ones.  I can safely say that it's still possible to have a different partner every day if you tried, which to me is a major turn off.  I prefer the chase.

The one difference I have seen though is there are more females trying to scam or upgrade these days.  Four years ago if they got a foreigner they would kill to keep a hold of them,  more and more I'm seeing Filipinos with older partners smiling at me and trying their luck.  I know a few who are on their 3rd foreigner.  

[Dave Hounddriver]

1 hour ago, Snowy79 said:

I know a few who are on their 3rd foreigner. 

And then there is the occasional one, whom a few of us in Duma know of, who started on foreigner 1, went through 3 more, then ended up back with foreigner 1.  Lord knows why he would take her back.  Must be love.