Depressing asf

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give the brutal honesty a solid 37. These fellas don't mince their words and have great advice to impart.

I wish Mike all the best in the Philippines. He seems like a stand up & sensible kind of a guy and he should be very happy with his filippina & her young son. Good interview Paul.

Paul, I would like to address your hypothetical. When we first got married and I brought Rose to US, I also expected the same reactions. Granted this was 1978 and she was older than me. What we found to be true (and still was until day she died) was that the community (filipino) were the ones who did most of the talking behind your back. At that time it was oh look she married puti so she must work in bar. For years we found that attitude to be true. Rose got to the point where she didn't give a crap, she knew who we were (OBTW she didn't work in a bar, worked on base as a waitress) and was proud of all we had done. Even to this day, I still here the chismis of ohhhh she so young he so old blah blah blah. But when you see a couple that truly love each other no matter what, age doesn't matter. Rose was 9 years older than me and never bothered her, me or our kids. Unfortunately I lost her 19 Oct 2022 holding her hand. I wouldn't trade a thing for our life together except to still have her with me.

I lived in the Philippines many years ago and fell in love with the country and people I was only 17 years old and in the military That was the happiest I had ever been in my 60 years on this planet I wish I had stayed there because this country has been ruined politically and culturally Since watching these videos Paul I have seriously been thinking of returning

Great video Paul & Mike. My first wife was a Filipino born and raised in Hawaii. We were together for 41 years was 16 years older than me but still was ID’d when we ordered drinks when in her 50’s. I look older than dirt and had grey temples and sideburns when I graduated high school. After my first wife died I met my current wife in Cebu she is 15 years younger than I am. Anyone’s “Comments” are easily ignored as my attitude is “Since you’re not sleeping with either of us what do you care?” I am a happy guy.

A friend of mine died a few days ago at 93. His wife and himself worked out of the country and sent over 30 kids through college. Many of them working overseas in skilled positions. College is cheap in the Philippines, so it's easy to make a difference and help someone.

I wish this guy the best. Personally I’m seeing a recipe for disaster. Maybe he’ll be ok but one thing I learned was never share my credit cards or ATM card with anyone. I have a horror story about that but I’m not sharing it here and it didn’t happen to me, I just helped the guy “American” get through it and get back to the US. Never give up your ATM or charge cards and PIN numbers over there or anywhere else for that matter.

Love Mike’s channel and one of your best interviews! Mike is a genuinely good and honest guy - answers questions straight away - frank and honest! Thank you

It was great watching you both doing an interview together! I've watched a lot of Mike and Janet's videos and their a great couple just like you Paul & Baby Mae☺👍

Thanks guys! I’m just a couple years younger then you guys and preparing my for my move to the Philippines. I’m getting resistants from my kids. Like Mike said I’m alone over 90% of the time. Great work again guys! My favorite vlogers #1 and #2

I like Mike's honesty and straightforwardness.

Congratulations Mike 👍🏻🙏🏻☝🏻❤️

Back in 1993 , I was a mail order bride . I know what mike been thru . We had 30 years gap. I could write a book of all my experiences. My husband and I been married for 28 years before he passed away . Love preveals !

Paul & Mike - my favorite Ph Vloggers, I will check in with you once I am over in Dumaguete, would be happy to meet you in person. Honesty goes a long way. Wish me luck, I am working on it and the pieces have fallen into place. I hope the heart & love site will work out as well, she is a great Filipina. Cheers, God Bless you both.

It’s even more important to have that exit plan if you have a younger child.

We are hypocrites if we criticize our culture and glorify Flipinas for taking care of their parents-and we do not take care of ours! I waited and took care of my dad before I thought about going to Asia!

I have to hold my hands up to Mikes honesty and the way he comes over in this interview , but I smell big trouble ahead

I like this man’s honesty and communication skills. Cool guy.

Just keep doing all the right things Mike. You will never make every choice perfectly. & helping to raise a 10yr old boy will not be easy. I commend you & wish you well on this retirement journey in the Phillipines.

I can understand Mike 100%. I too was married to a Filipina nurse in the States. Divorced after 23 yrs. Then single 10 yrs. Oh my the pickings were slim within American women. Luckily I found another Filipina here who’d never been married or had kids. No baggage. Was considering moving to the Philippines but lack of healthcare and no rights under the law stopped that idea.

Mike has a good channel ! Helpful. - (I watch him more than Paul now 😮😁)

Being a step-parent can be a very difficult no win situation.

Ever widening circle of crazy people 🤪

Been watching you both a couple months and always wondered if you knew each other, being of about the same age and living nearby. And you both take very similar views of things, not sugar coating anything; always honest. The marriage announcement is a bit of a shocker! It was also nice to get a little more of Mike's backstory.

I like Mike the best, not to say Paul isn't a great guy but Mike appears more grounded and knows what he wants and goes for it. Paul is laid back and lets things flow easy and smooth. I'm more like Mike so that's probably my reasoning. Still dig you Paul and subscribed on Mikes recommendation.

Wonderful interview greetings from Amsterdam Much Love

What a generous man.

Paul is one of the best story tellars i know love your vids

tremendous interview, Mike is a good guy, whish him all the best and will check out his channel, thanks

My 2 favorite people. Thanks friends. @mikesphilippineretirement & @old dog

This is Ross in Brisbane Australia, . You are a very decent person, Paul .

Another excellent interview Paul. Mike is another one of the REAL guys. Cheers.

Great video, Paul. I can totally relate! Spent my life as a struggling artist and haven't had a committed relationship in almost 30 years. Just random dating with women with typical American women attitudes. Mom is 92 going on 93 and we talk on WhatsApp at least once a week sometimes more. My sister lives a couple of blocks from her and takes makes sure all her needs are met. Do I miss my career? Sometimes, especially when I see the successes my friends are having. Do I miss my old life before coming here? Absolutely not. It was hard! Had some successes as a working actor, but most years were tough. I tried EVERYTHING to meet the right woman in the US. No luck... at...all. I'm here and have no plans to return for anything other than the occasional visit every few years. My life here is an improvement on every level. Haven't found Mrs Right yet, but I'm enjoying the search and I'm being completely honest so I don't hurt anyone's feelings. I'm sure I'll meet the right woman and, as for staying here, I'm committed to that for life. Thanks again for another good one, Paul.

Nice meeting you yesterday in Valencia Mike, Best of luck to you and Janet :)

Hi Paul , their is a 38 year difference between me and my gf , I'm 66 and I have lived with her for a year in a province in Bohol and have traveled around and 80% of time we have encountered comments from the Fillipino community

2 of my favorite vloggers I hope to meet soon..Thanks for the video. Guys say hello to Mae and Janet for me..On the Step father role: I have been a step dad twice, Not for me. It works for some guys but it is very complicated at times. You do everything a Dad does but you don't have the same authority. If you break up, 9 out of 10 times you will never hear from those kids again. Maybe years later when they are older and realize how good you were to them. Not having the biological father in the picture makes it easier.

Good Video/Interview Paul 📹 with Mike. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

I love the background view, real nature! Lovely!

Greatest interview to date. Mike’s Philippines 🇵🇭 Retirement is my favorite channel.

Also, to avoid roosters and dogs, consider a high rise condo.

Great video, 2 of my go-to channels coming together, love this. Thank you, Thank You, did I thank you for the video. Wonderful!! God Bless the two of you for sharing your experience. With God's grace, I am there in a few years.

good interview paul thanks

Thanks, Paul, for another honest, insightful, and thought-provoking interview..! You're the best at what you do! Thanks again.

I have worked and lived abroad 14 of the past 16 years. Many Americans like me have done so, and many for even longer. America is only a tiny percentage of the world's population. It is but one culture of many. I am first and foremost a citizen of this entire earth. I feel blessed to have realized a long time ago that home is where the heart and soul feels most comfortable, not where you were born. For those feeling sorry for us...know that we perhaps feel the same for you.

Thanks for the update Paul I enjoyed it glad that John and his family are doing well

He came for the Woman...She came for the Wealth

Good interview. Some words of wisdom there.

Nice job Paul. -- Mike is a good guy & I like his gig - already aware ! -- His story was known but it was nice to see you 2 interact. - - - As a 73 year old (somewhat jealous American of you 2) - I get a kick out of watching you guys. > Mark too in his 'palace' by the sea ! - - - The time for such adventure has passed me by - but I enjoy watching you younger guys pursue your dreams. Steve in Traces Martires calls my 'position' right now "God's waiting room" ? - You will get there soon enough - so enjoy it now while you can !!! --- I'll be watching.

Hi Guys,,, That was a great interview Paul,, It gave a lot of scenario's away of living in the Philippines,,, Dont ever listen to the doubter's or the bad mouthers about age difference,,,i think its great for you both,,, your getting the love and care of someone who loves and takes care of you ,,, and they get someone who loves them back and enriches there life in knowledge and financially. Best Wishes Paul and Mike. and to Mae and Janet (for putting up with ya) ha

Great interview as always Paul. I think you are a great guy and wish you luck.

This has been a very real, and honest interview . Great guy mike.

Good future for you guys. Take one day at a time do not overthink. Life’s too short. Enjoy and relax.

I was having lunch with my mother the other day and mentioned that in a couple of years I intended to spend time in the Philippines during the winters and she said, "Yeah, and bring a girl back with you." I told her there was no way in the world I would consider bringing a woman to the states and she said, "Yeah, it would just ruin her." Even my mother knows.

Great info here, guys! Mike, congrats on your upcoming nuptials! I am a subscriber to both you guys' channels. Some of the subjects you broached are in line with my situation (whether or not to eventually sell my home, etc). I am finally getting serious about making an 'exploratory' trip the Philippines in the coming months, and I need all the encouragement I can get. I extend my thanks to both you gentlemen for your efforts to help others just like yourselves. Keep up the good work!

Unless you are trying to kill your relationship, never take them to the states except for a short vacation. Seen too many women from other countries completely change away from their traditions after living here. My wife included (Mexican).

I come to the Philippines and Thailand for 8 months of the year. I’m very close to my children and grandchildren, so I go back to the United States for 4 or 5 months a year. This works for me.

At 31 she should have her own job and support herself. Why these older guys feel they have to take care of everything financially. She needs to grow her life and career.

Very straightforward and friendly conversation..enjoyed it!

Tell Mike he, s. One year now in filapina,s. But now he looks 10 yrs younger ❤

Well done guys, very impressive interview.

Great video. Great new life for older gentlemen. God bless.

Interesting

Good video great job

Good interview

Lots of food for thought here..............thanx Paul & Mike !!

Great vid Paulie . Thanks for sharing …

great vid

Great interview. talked about a lot of practicalities. very interesting

I enjoy both your vlogs, great channels!

I enjoy Mike and Janet's channel. Janet is getting over her shyness. They did things the right way from the beginning and set boundaries with her family and her son. It is very reasonable given the standard of living she and her son have and a man she truly loves. Likewise Mike lives her and he benefits from having a pretty, caring, loyal dedicated soon wife to be who actually does not see him as an ATM. This is getting harder to find in this Internet age. I have watched some of the younger Filipinas with KZfaq channels become Westernized quickly and KZfaq and TikTok are slowly destroying Filipino culture as money and status become more and more important

Mans best friend is a dog.....a good one will attract the right friends and open doors - faithful and never argues and you and go everywhere with him or her....,the best to meet people .....including good women companions!

As long as you accept the fact ALL the women there are after money your good to go

Paul nice guest and video. I just subscribed to Mike a couple of days ago. Keep up the good content and videos gentleman... Thank you 🤙🏽

Nice interview, informative and honest.

Nice video. You guys are a good combination of humor and comments sense.

Yes i liked this interview it was very good

Great video and good questions 👍👍👍

My two favorite expats in one place! Cheers gents!

No problem Paul I already watch Mike and Janet:)

Good balance between you too 👍 Good interview

Really nice vlog from two old pros. All the best and congrats to you both, just married and getting married.

Very good video!!! Really good woman married though, good for her!! I wonder if single women will move to the Philippines!!! Who knows!!!😮 Great video Paul!!!

Enjoyed the interview.

Great chat thank you gentlemen

I have to say this OUT LOUD. I am a white, american, old woman and I am thrilled that you guys are finding women like Baby Mae that love you and want to care for you and share what is left of your lives. Life is too short to worry about what people think of the things you do or don't do as long as they do not hurt someone else. Everyone has an opinion, what most people don't understand is the concept if you can't say something nice (about someone) don't say anything at all. Just my OPINION ..... ROFLOL. Have a great life, I probably won't look at this post again cause I am sure it will get many negitive comments.

U guys are funny 😁... kidding aside, this is a great interview. Lots of information to take. Great job 👏 👍

Great video congratulations

At least he is honest. Most men don't have the balls to admit the women are the biggest factor for moving to the Philippines. Everybody always comes up with other reasons so they can be the exception. Good to see someone honest, Mike.

Mikes a Top Guy Love watching his Channel ,,, And you Paul ,, He's a Brave man taking on a kid 10 years old ,,No better man for that Job .. Good Luck Mike ..

Good interview 😊

God Bless you both.

Great video Paul. I'm already subscribed to Mike's channel. Breaking news eh? About Mike's up coming wedding proposal. Congrats for the future Mike. Always enjoy listening and I jump onto your most recent vids Paul when they appear. Tomorrow here in Brisbane is Friday, so have a good weekend mate. :)

you guys are great. and isn't it great that a guy can enjoy the content from the otherwise of the world. thanks youtube, Paul and Mike. Wish you guys the best, and I would say luck as well, but you guys had the courage to make your own luck, so I know you will be alright.

I visited for one month, got back 3 days ago, yesterday pulled the trigger on retirement and I am moving there at the end of April, probably start in Dumaguete. I visited there and I liked it, good place to start. Thanks to 2 divorces I have very little equity and I rent here in Calgary, but both times I kept my government pension. I have been very lonely while working from home and like Mike I have been single for 6 years, women here like my pocketbook, they don't really care about me. I loved it there and the people are genuinely lovely. Like Mike, my main motivations is to find a partner but also to skip our 6 months of winter. It is -25 here right now.

This fellow is awesome. I like his recommendations.

Good luck

Great ideas guys I do watch Mikes channel. Keep the videos coming guys

Paul; Tks. much.

Good luck to both of you !!!