Planning to propose to my Filipina girlfriend. Should I ask her parents first???

[seekingyou10]

My fiancee, and I have been together for a year now. I plan to propose on my next visit. I’m just not sure if I should run my plans with her parents first. She’s a girl from the Philippines that I met on Loveme. She’s beautiful, affectionate, and has strong family values. I love how she’s always been loyal to me despite the distance.

I’ve fallen for her even more when I travelled to her hometown the second time. She welcomed me to her home and took me to different tourist places around. It was a fun holiday with her. After I went home, I told myself that she was the one I wanted to spend my life with. I’ve been planning this proposal ever since and I want to do things the best way.

While I was there, we’ve only met her parents once. She lives on her own in the city and told me that she moved out right after she finished studying at university. She and her parents don’t really have the best relationship. This is why I’m confused if I have to talk to her parents before asking her to marry me. She’s not really a traditionalist but she still has practices that are in line with Filipino tradition.

I love her and I want her to have this special day. I need tips on Filipino pre-proposals. I don’t want my plans to go differently just because I didn’t follow specific local practices. I’ll do anything for my woman. So, I need all the help I can get. What do you do when you want to propose to a Filipina? Do I meet her parents? Do I inform them after she said yes? Do I bring my parents with me too? Would like any advice on this, thanks!

[basil67]

Your girlfriend would be the one with the best idea of what her parents would appreciate most.

[KBob]

From what I've seen on my travels through the country, Filipinos are strong Christians who would hold these kind of values to heart. I would suggest you ask for her father's blessing.

[Mysterio]

Ask for both parents Blessings. It will make you look better than average. Also I think that In-laws make or brake couples.

[sdraw108]

Your girlfriend would be the one with the best idea of what her parents would appreciate most.

 

But he can't ask her without giving away that he wants to propose!