Why Being the Underdog Is an Advantage When Dating Filipina Women

A big reason many men go looking for romantic partners in the Philippines is their perceived advantage over the local men.

Call it colonial mentality or self-prejudice, there is this notion that white, foreign men are at the top of the food chain in the Philippine dating scene. While there is a bit of truth to that, the mindset that foreign men are superior has long been on a downtrend. In other words, being born in the United States or Europe isn’t a guarantee you’ll be able to land a date with a quality woman.

You might be able to flaunt your wealth, but it only means one thing: that the women you’ll be attracting won’t be loving you for who you are. But if that sort of thing works for you, then by all means do it.

So if your objective is to try your luck with a beautiful Filipina, then consider perhaps a different approach — being the underdog.

Why Filipinos Love Underdogs

It’s no secret that Filipinos love the underdog. That is mostly because they see themselves as underdogs on the world stage. They dislike arrogance and are drawn to humility.

For evidence of this, you don’t need to look further than the world of sports. Manny Pacquiao and Efren Reyes are considered to be among the greatest ever in their respective fields of boxing and pocket billiards. They have attained national hero status in the Philippines, and are known for their humility, grace, and generosity.

Everyone loves a hometown hero, someone they can relate to and root for. You see it in Philippine cinema and in sport. You can also see it in romance and relationships.

How to Be an Underdog Partner

There are endless articles telling you the best ways to impress a woman. Many will teach you to groom yourself like some poster boy for an Italian fashion brand.

But being an underdog partner is all about one thing — eliminating any perception that you’re advantaged.

Here are some things that make you look advantaged:

1. You don’t earn your money.

2. You don’t look like you worked a day in your life.

3. You being clearly and vocally prejudiced.

4. You don’t appreciate local food and culture.

5. You acting like you can get any girl, any time.

6. Being uninterested in your date’s opinions.

Being an underdog partner means having to work your way up to a woman’s heart and proving to her that you’re worth her time and commitment.

Don’t bring any sort of arrogance to a Filipino woman. Show her that you’re your own man who isn’t afraid to work hard to support her. Show her that you’re humble enough to accept who she is and where she comes from.

Why Underdogs Earn Loyalty

Filipinos are unbelievably loyal to their underdog heroes. In the same way, once you earn her love the right way, you’ll earn her loyalty as a life partner. Being an underdog isn’t about undervaluing yourself. It’s about knowing you’re worth the best, but you have to work to get it. Nothing is given, everything is earned. That includes the love and loyalty of a beautiful Filipina woman.