Do not just ask your girlfriend to merge into your world. You should also try to know and meet with her friends although some of them might not speak English. Remember there must be some culture differences between the two of you and this is what makes your relationship more interesting. Filipino Culture Men traditionally shoulder wedding expenses. Only highly educated Filipino ladies would offer to share the cost, especially if most of the guests are from her side of the family.
Filipino women are naturally romantic.
Husbands are providers while wives are meant to stay home to keep the family in order and look after the children. Filipino women are domesticated and submissive by nature. They are more willing to sacrifice career than a family. Filipinos are polite and generous. Filipino families have high regard for dignity, integrity, respect and honor.