Author: Reekay V.
Since 2012 I’ve been traveling through various islands of the Philippines as a full-time Expat and spent 1999 living in Vietnam.
Share with me my ongoing adventures of life in the Philippines. Hopefully you find my observations helpful in your own adventures.
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Thank you for this much needed message.
I needed this
looking healthy Henry!
AMEN UNCLE REEKAY! POIGNANT TRUTH AS ALWAYS…. NOT TO SOUND LIKE A HERETIC… BUT REMEMBER THE PARABLE ABOUT KING SOLOMON? HOW MANY WIVES AND CONCUBINES? DIDN’T ROBERT GREENE HAVE A BOOK ON SELF-MASTERY? FORGIVE ME IF THE AUTHOR IS WRONG… I LOST MY LIBRARY IN STORAGE… I REMEMBER THIS GUY I WANTED EXCLUSIVITY WITH… AND HE CALLED MY CRAZY GIRL. I CAN’T BE AS THE DOG THAT GOES BACK TO HIS VOMIT … MY ANCESTORS WOULD ROLL IN THEIR GRAVES… I HEARD BECAUSE OF THE TROUBLES WITH CHINA, THEY’RE BUILDING NEW MILITARY BASES… AND OH LORD… HERE WE GO AGAIN. THANKS FOR STICKING UP FOR THE FILIPINA WOMEN… IT GOES AS WELL AS OTHER WOMEN ACROSS THE WORLD, I MUST SAY…. IRON SHARPENS IRON WHEN IT COMES TO GOOD FRIENDS THE BIBLE SAYS… SALAMAT! NOW WHO WANTS TO GROW DONKEY EARS AND SMOKE CIGARS THIS TIME?
Reekay been following you for a while, and this has to be one of the best videos that Ive seen so far. Also big fan of Jordan Peterson. If your ever in Cebu City I would love to grab a cup coffee with you.
Not just control of behavior but control of emotions…I call it emotional self-regulation. Living in the Philippines requires an enormous amount of patience.
Great video! Thank God, I’ve been through a mess with a western woman (12 yrs). No kids, which was a blessing (she actually kept it from me that she was making sure we didn’t). Divorced. Met a Filipina later, brought her over, couple of kids now. I am blessed. Going to be a while, but will have a pension. When I go to the Philippines, I know what I have, I have a real appreciation for it, I won’t be tempted, it looks like nothing but trouble to me that isn’t worth it and I would never. My Dad messed around on my Mom (but they got through it and have their 50th coming up in June). That makes me steadfast too that I will not be the same. I also just care about someone’s feelings more than that. My wife is a gem, but the culture here is toxic. I will get my ducks in a row and hopefully it’s still so affordable by then (and not Chinese) and we will go. I think it would be good for all of us. And none of these pitfalls will apply for me. So grateful for it, looking back.
You wouldn’t recommend personal responsibility to entitled Westerners…..but that is truly the only solution, no matter what else happens.
This is if you don’t want to settle and seriously looking for someone special you are probably going to.figure out women somewhat saying doesn’t matter if its a lot doesn’t mean you sleep with all of them.if you’re ready to find someone see how long it took you but you were looking for a unicorn better to find someone any women you care about doesn’t mean you can’t try some women out
I’ve seen bozo’s recently who live w/woman he says will marry soon but doesn’t even remember her name when asked. lol. Also the boozers that seem proud & all puffy chested saying they have their own personal chair/table at their daily drinking hole. Many go through life refusing to challenge themself & I do believe birds of feather flock together & many just don’t have any idea how to think for themself.
Great real world advice that non of the other bloggers have talked about, when retiring abroad, not the traffic bars or women that are dangerous, look in the mirror, you need self discipline and integrity.
When you are training martial arts as a teen, you learn a lot about respect to others, restraining of your impulses and meditation. These skills have been a lot of help to me during years of life. And I have seen other men giving up to their impulses too. Not always with good outcome.
I don’t drink or smoke anything. I am into fitness.
Wherever you go, there you are. Many older men that come and think they are going to break bad habit’s, don’t because these habits and engrained into your personality. It’s not impossible but very hard
You keep it simple and straight to the point.
Down deep we all want to be better men..Thanks, Great video
Like these advice videos better than beach & restaurant visits.
Be tougher than the rest.
https://youtu.be/_91hNV6vuBY
That was a very interesting video, Henry! Thank you!
Well great talk sound advice. You seem to be a very ethical decent human being. Well I believe in monogamy I really don’t want to date a bunch of women in the Philippines I would rather just find a woman the checks all the boxes. I wish there were some way that I could do a extensive background check on A potential of Filipino wife.I liked Your talk about alcohol of had about two sips of alcohol my whole life. Never used any illegal drugs. The predicament I find myself in this I’m taking care of my parents are in their 80s I am 52 years old. My first obligation is to take care my parents. I really don’t want to date a whole bunch of Filipino women to find the right one I wish there was some way that I could sit through them efficiently. I don’t think that is possible. Probably a little naïve on my part. I apologize for the poor quality of my writing.
Well great talk sound advice. Well your relationship with your wife you’ve got a very good sniffer. If I ever go to the Philippines I really don’t want to go through tons of women I wish there were some way around the to find the right one. I see some of these guys in the Philippines that married really good wives. Women of high character the don’t cheat the don’t spend a lot of money. Similar situations to yourself. Your wife is very introverted I like the quality. I wish there were some way I can investigate these women’s background and not waste time. I very much believe in monogamous relationships. Setting up rules to maintain these monogamous relationships I believe that’s a big part of it and abiding by the rules. I think you’re an incredibly wise man and Extremely ethical. Personally I don’t drink I’ve had like two sips of alcohol my whole life.Never used any illegal drugs.The predicament I find myself In is I Have to Take care of my my parents are in their 80s. I have to take care of them that is my first obligation. Maybe someday I’ll make it to the Philippines.I am 52 years old. Basically a health nut. Love your program and keep it up. You’re very high quality human being I can tell by the way you talk.I apologize for the poor quality my writing
These are words of truth my brother!
So true… even though many wont want to hear it.
Smart words, thank you for sharing
I’ve been watching Reekay’s videos for 10 years. I am well prepared for the Philippines.