This conversation discusses older men who have serious medical issues and struggle to survive on a very small security income in the Philippines. Some of these men are starting families with younger Filipinas without planning for their loved ones' futures. When they are no longer here. I guess they don't mind repeating the cycle of poverty-stricken young single mothers in the Philippines. I am just saying
I agree 100%. This is reall talk. A lot of these men are selfish and are not very bright. Im noticing a pattern with a lot of these guys going to certain locations. Good video!!!
I'm with you Smooth. 5 yrs ago I was 63 when I vacationed in the Philippines and I when I arrived I told myself not to become sexually involved with a filipina. Fast forward, I'm 68 and still refuses to impregnate a filipina when i return in 2025...nope! I'm not doing it.
Nice video. You know i find that all the expat vloggers live on social security and RUclips earnings, most have been married 3 or more times. Why would anyone take advice from guys that are bad at relationships and finances, keep up the good work
I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the content of this video, Brother "Smooth Lee." I met my Filipino wife in San Diego 33 years ago, and we married a year later. She followed me as I completed a 24-year Navy career, and then we raised our young children, the youngest of whom is now 32 years old. We are retired and have decided to move to the Philippines to enjoy our golden years. I am in Las Vegas on the same side of town you are on. We have everything ready to move and will leave in 2-3 months to complete our transition. I understand why you want to raise your daughter here. It's precisely what we did. Some of us are still with you. Keep telling the truth, brother. Peace to you and yours.
Smooth, i like your content, and what you say i agree with most of the time 😊, i am a 62 year old black man living in new Zealand now, i am married to a 48 year old filipina, i could have dated filipinas in there 20s or 30s but i could not do that it would not sit right with me, if others feel comfortable with that then that's fine, i encouraged my wife to study to become a caregiver and get a drivers licence, need to think ahead. Take care
You’re right though!! I’m 45 and my lady is much younger than me. She wants kids and I want to have things set up for her “just in case”. Being a husband means responsibility and that means dying as well as possible. Good video. Hitting the subscribe button!
I have seen atleast 10 guys pass away here and they didn't do the things they should have with their woman or family now they are hurting just getting by.
Smooth, you have a strong argument with this. The one thing that i hate to see is a young mother that has a bunch of kids with minimum to offer the kids. Then to see the father walking around in flip flops drinking Red Horse beer and don't have a care in the world. Especially if their a foreigner. As a foreigner why be their creating babies if you know you have nothing to offer the child or the mother? It makes no sense. If that's the case then just be with the mother and get fixed so you won't make any babies. Just my thoughts Smooth. Keep doing whatcha do my brother.
I followed that vlogger from his very first video, and it was sad to see him pass because I could see it coming. He already had heart bypass surgery before coming to the Philippines. He had stopped taking his BP meds and was taking TRT treatments. He was also facing a lawsuit, which probably gave him added stress. I hope his brothers in the US who have the means step up and help his child. I have to agree with your point about having a child without being able to set them up for the future in the event of your demise. I don't always have to agree with you to follow your channel. You have an opinion, and so do I. We can agree, or we can agree to disagree. Stay smooth,Lee.😂🏝🇵🇭👍🏽
The wife played a shocker tbh. Some Filipinas think having kids despite the father's inability to provide in the long term whether emotional or financial is the way to go. The culture of seeing children as a nest egg in Philippines needs to change. Unfortunately, it grips a lot of Filipinas. Country is going nowhere fast with the lack of financial planning.
Sup Smooth? Don’t worry about losing subs brother. For everyone of those who leave bcuz the truth always hurts , they’ll be more who appreciate your content. I for one have learned so much from your content. OPJ Mike and Arlyn is another great RUclipsr I follow. What appreciate about you both is that you speak the truth with no BS. I agree brother it’s pure selfishness to be not settling those young ladies with your kid all bcuz it’s your hurrah. As always I appreciate you, stayed blessed Smooth. Happy Holidays.
Americans in the Philippines need to get Us Citizenship for their Babies as soon as they are born in the Philippines. This will give them Social Security Survivor benefits. My Filipina Fiancée is coming to Ohio as soon as her Visa is ready. I want her to become a US Citizen before I retire in ten years. Take care.
To collect American Social Security benefits, a foreign wife must meet one of the following requirements: Residency: The non-U.S. spouse must have lived in the United States for at least five years while married to their U.S. citizen spouse. The five years do not need to be consecutive.
@b.coxemba6799 You know, I found out that many older men become very sensitive in their old age. When told the truth about themselves, they get upset. I appreciate you. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
The truth hurts sometimes and when you force those people to look in the mirror they dont like what they see. Instead of changing, they just UNSUBSCRIBE and keep it pushin! I dont need to tell you to keep doin what youre doin, brother. You keep us informed and give us a lot to think about when we are out here making life changing decisions.
I agree. They were both selfish. At least Mark admitted he didn't have any money. Obviously she didn't care, she just wanted to have a baby from what I understand. To each their own, better them than me.
You are referring to that American expat living in the Philippines who sad;y passed away from a stroke but left no assets or cash not even life insurance for his young wife and kid. That’s very selfish.
@@hanglee5586, yup! soo many are assuming Mark got things together for his child immediately after the birth. If his wife Jen keeps the channel and speaks about it, then and only then will others know.
Some people believe they'll live forever, and their insecurity leads them to think that showing they care by setting her up for a secure future will push her away. After all they've built, with everything in their name, they fear it might change things.
Not if they didn’t do the Certificate of Birth Abroad. If they did first, the kid will never be able to be a U.S. citizen unless they figure it out somehow in their own like marriage or work visa.
Brother, smooth, I feel you. These old heads need to prepare, and those women and children for the future. That is the least they can do! Also, don't make babies for someone else to take care of.
Agreed. I'm with you Smooth. To purposefully have children over 55, is absolutely ridiculous (IMO). Especially without leaving them something. To each their own. It does take 2.
I agree, my friend. Us older man who happened to have babies with younger women. We do have to make sure we are setting them up for the future when we are gone.
I just don't get why any old man sick or not wanting to have babies? Imagine an old dude 65 and up pushing a baby stroller in the mall. I'd be laughing and thinking, that's not me.😂
I been married 13 years, my family has visa, kids are dual citizen so they can go to the states anytime they want. My wife had ITIN number to do business with the my bank and do business with me, also have a big life insurance to make sure my family is good once I leave.
Waiting to claim Social Security at 70 years old really is the best move for those who don't have proper money. That way you can leave a life long income behind for the wife 👴
Hey I agree with you Bro Smooth Lee64 I'm 16 years older than my wife and I wanted to have a second chance at happiness but I also thought about what if she gets pregnant and something happens to me after all I'm 16 years older so I planned and saved even though the plan wasn't full proof because 3 kids came in 5 years we managed to get prepared just in case so we are 19 years together now and ready to send our kids back to the Philippines for a great college Education and experience while not breaking the Bank soon to follow back to the Philippines for good. I thank you for calling out those men and making them be responsible for their children they made!!!!
It a shame ,Love Knows No Boundaries: Love transcends cultural, racial, and ethnic lines. When two people genuinely care for each other, these external factors become secondary. Interracial couples often celebrate their unique backgrounds, learning from each other’s traditions, languages, and customs. African-American men have been loving , black women Asian women, English women, Filipino women, Japanese women, French women, German women, etc, etc, etc and will continue to love them regardless of what people think! Happy Holiday to you and your family take care and God bless
Facts a lot of those guys are selfish.. we have no children but my mother-in-law is here in America with us. They're Both working and making very very good money. I'm confident that they'll be just fine financially when I'm gone. Heck!! At this point I hope they don't leave me😅. But they're grateful for the time, money and effort I put into setting them up. Just another story of a successful outcome.
@LADETROIT You said it, brother, being grateful for the opportunity to do better. I always tell my wife i did what I did to make sure she can stand on her own two feet.
If you are takling about Mark Thornton, his son will receive part of his social security until he is 18. He will also have an American citizenship with the opportunity that will give him. They will be fine. She has more opportunities now than she had before she met him. I see your point but marks wife really wanted a baby. They will be fine.
@@smoothlee64I’m going to call you in that Smooth and keep an honest man honest, yes you were talking about Mark Thorton. Just saying, I give you kudos when you deserve it, but on this one, “c’mon man”, you were talking about him .
Your talking about Mark Thornton I assume. This young lady will collect his SS for the next 17 and a half years. That will provide a good living if budgeted properly. The young lady should go to school so by the time the kid is 18 they can immigrant to the United States.
@smoothlee64 isn't the child a American citizen? Mark started he went to the US embassy, so isn't the child automatically a citizen? The son can petition the mother at the age of 18 i thought.
Hilariously, 🤣 age is just a number when it comes to parenthood! In fact, having kids later in life can be a fantastic choice if only you knew the ins and outs of the game!!
🌞☀️💪🏽 shouldn't be mentioned as someone that is taking care of his kids the only reason that baby girl is being taken care of is because he is still with the mother the moment she get tired of him he will desert her like he has done his 8 other kids
This conversation discusses older men who have serious medical issues and struggle to survive on a very small security income in the Philippines. Some of these men are starting families with younger Filipinas without planning for their loved ones' futures. When they are no longer here. I guess they don't mind repeating the cycle of poverty-stricken young single mothers in the Philippines. I am just saying
left a comment on sunshine shoulders stating the exact cases you are talking about , he does'nt agree. lol
I emailed Mark Thornton a few times & told him to get life insurance. My advice fell on deaf ears.
I agree 100%. This is reall talk. A lot of these men are selfish and are not very bright. Im noticing a pattern with a lot of these guys going to certain locations. Good video!!!
Finally someone said something about this. That's why I follow you man. You keep it real.
I appreciate you
I'm with you Smooth. 5 yrs ago I was 63 when I vacationed in the Philippines and I when I arrived I told myself not to become sexually involved with a filipina. Fast forward, I'm 68 and still refuses to impregnate a filipina when i return in 2025...nope! I'm not doing it.
Nice video. You know i find that all the expat vloggers live on social security and RUclips earnings, most have been married 3 or more times. Why would anyone take advice from guys that are bad at relationships and finances, keep up the good work
You spoke the truth. No matter how hard it may seem but it's the truth.
This is real talk. I don’t know why these old ass guys do that and leave those women struggling with children.
So true
Very clear and informative thanks for sharing my brother and Happy Holidays to you and your love ones 👌🏾✌🏾!
@skip2it426- Happy Holidays to you, too
Perfectly said bro.
I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the content of this video, Brother "Smooth Lee." I met my Filipino wife in San Diego 33 years ago, and we married a year later. She followed me as I completed a 24-year Navy career, and then we raised our young children, the youngest of whom is now 32 years old. We are retired and have decided to move to the Philippines to enjoy our golden years. I am in Las Vegas on the same side of town you are on. We have everything ready to move and will leave in 2-3 months to complete our transition.
I understand why you want to raise your daughter here. It's precisely what we did. Some of us are still with you. Keep telling the truth, brother. Peace to you and yours.
@TheFotoop My brother, thank you for your service. I truly appreciate your support. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Smooth, i like your content, and what you say i agree with most of the time 😊, i am a 62 year old black man living in new Zealand now, i am married to a 48 year old filipina, i could have dated filipinas in there 20s or 30s but i could not do that it would not sit right with me, if others feel comfortable with that then that's fine, i encouraged my wife to study to become a caregiver and get a drivers licence, need to think ahead. Take care
I agree with you 100% Smooth which is why I don't agree with those huge age gap relationships.
You’re right though!! I’m 45 and my lady is much younger than me. She wants kids and I want to have things set up for her “just in case”. Being a husband means responsibility and that means dying as well as possible. Good video. Hitting the subscribe button!
@MassiveReset I appreciate you, young brother. You are doing the right things
I have seen atleast 10 guys pass away here and they didn't do the things they should have with their woman or family now they are hurting just getting by.
Happy holidays 🎉 Have you seen David Campbell? He traveled to Las Vegas on the 23rd of December. I hope he made it there and is well.
Good luck to him
Smooth, you have a strong argument with this. The one thing that i hate to see is a young mother that has a bunch of kids with minimum to offer the kids. Then to see the father walking around in flip flops drinking Red Horse beer and don't have a care in the world. Especially if their a foreigner. As a foreigner why be their creating babies if you know you have nothing to offer the child or the mother? It makes no sense. If that's the case then just be with the mother and get fixed so you won't make any babies. Just my thoughts Smooth. Keep doing whatcha do my brother.
Yes...as a mature gentleman...l totally agree 👍...very good info.
I followed that vlogger from his very first video, and it was sad to see him pass because I could see it coming. He already had heart bypass surgery before coming to the Philippines. He had stopped taking his BP meds and was taking TRT treatments. He was also facing a lawsuit, which probably gave him added stress. I hope his brothers in the US who have the means step up and help his child. I have to agree with your point about having a child without being able to set them up for the future in the event of your demise. I don't always have to agree with you to follow your channel. You have an opinion, and so do I. We can agree, or we can agree to disagree. Stay smooth,Lee.😂🏝🇵🇭👍🏽
The wife played a shocker tbh. Some Filipinas think having kids despite the father's inability to provide in the long term whether emotional or financial is the way to go. The culture of seeing children as a nest egg in Philippines needs to change. Unfortunately, it grips a lot of Filipinas. Country is going nowhere fast with the lack of financial planning.
Well said!!
Sup Smooth? Don’t worry about losing subs brother. For everyone of those who leave bcuz the truth always hurts , they’ll be more who appreciate your content. I for one have learned so much from your content. OPJ Mike and Arlyn is another great RUclipsr I follow. What appreciate about you both is that you speak the truth with no BS. I agree brother it’s pure selfishness to be not settling those young ladies with your kid all bcuz it’s your hurrah. As always I appreciate you, stayed blessed Smooth. Happy Holidays.
Happy Holidays, brother. I appreciate you
Americans in the Philippines need to get Us Citizenship for their Babies as soon as they are born in the Philippines. This will give them Social Security Survivor benefits. My Filipina Fiancée is coming to Ohio as soon as her Visa is ready. I want her to become a US Citizen before I retire in ten years. Take care.
Facts.
I am with you all the way. You are doing a great thing for your future wife. Stay blessed
To collect American Social Security benefits, a foreign wife must meet one of the following requirements: Residency: The non-U.S. spouse must have lived in the United States for at least five years while married to their U.S. citizen spouse. The five years do not need to be consecutive.
Good conversation, I believe lots of men need to face this true.
@b.coxemba6799 You know, I found out that many older men become very sensitive in their old age. When told the truth about themselves, they get upset. I appreciate you. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
The truth hurts sometimes and when you force those people to look in the mirror they dont like what they see. Instead of changing, they just UNSUBSCRIBE and keep it pushin! I dont need to tell you to keep doin what youre doin, brother. You keep us informed and give us a lot to think about when we are out here making life changing decisions.
@RichieRichAbroad-us6ol I appreciate you, brother. Happy holidays to you and the family.
I agree. They were both selfish. At least Mark admitted he didn't have any money. Obviously she didn't care, she just wanted to have a baby from what I understand. To each their own, better them than me.
Yup!
You are referring to that American expat living in the Philippines who sad;y passed away from a stroke but left no assets or cash not even life insurance for his young wife and kid. That’s very selfish.
A monthly social security check for the next 18 years of roughly 1000.00 sounds like he set up his wife the best he could.
@@Violet-uh9fjdid he register the birth with the US embassy? If not then it’s up to the widow to complete the process.
@@Violet-uh9fj, you suggest this with so much certainity however, you don't really know for certain what Mark did after the birth of their baby.
@@hanglee5586, yup! soo many are assuming Mark got things together for his child immediately after the birth. If his wife Jen keeps the channel and speaks about it, then and only then will others know.
@@Vietnam_Era_Veteran I apologize if my statement triggered you in some way. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁.
Agreed that’s true story right there
Some people believe they'll live forever, and their insecurity leads them to think that showing they care by setting her up for a secure future will push her away. After all they've built, with everything in their name, they fear it might change things.
Yep super irresponsible of these boomers they don't care
There was an older and sickly youtuber who passed soon after his baby was born. And left his wife and newborn with nothing.
Don’t these guys on SSA qualify for SSA dependent insurance. My child receives SSA dependent coverage. SSA can go a long way in the PH
Many probably didn't do the paperwork.
Not if they didn’t do the Certificate of Birth Abroad. If they did first, the kid will never be able to be a U.S. citizen unless they figure it out somehow in their own like marriage or work visa.
@ I could never do that. I have a child in Germany, and two kids in the Bahamas. I filed the paperwork immediately.
Brother, smooth, I feel you. These old heads need to prepare, and those women and children for the future. That is the least they can do! Also, don't make babies for someone else to take care of.
Agreed. I'm with you Smooth. To purposefully have children over 55, is absolutely ridiculous (IMO). Especially without leaving them something. To each their own. It does take 2.
I agree, my friend. Us older man who happened to have babies with younger women. We do have to make sure we are setting them up for the future when we are gone.
Come on Smooth, you got brand new content to report on 🌹🌹🌹😂
I just don't get why any old man sick or not wanting to have babies? Imagine an old dude 65 and up pushing a baby stroller in the mall. I'd be laughing and thinking, that's not me.😂
Yes we should provide for our passing make arrangements for them in there future if you cant dont have a child 🙏🏿
I been married 13 years, my family has visa, kids are dual citizen so they can go to the states anytime they want. My wife had ITIN number to do business with the my bank and do business with me, also have a big life insurance to make sure my family is good once I leave.
@@iscandaritv257 Great 👍🏾
Everyman has a story then dies and leaves them nothing
Everyman has a story is still not buried, and they already talking about his money. Sad.
Waiting to claim Social Security at 70 years old really is the best move for those who don't have proper money. That way you can leave a life long income behind for the wife 👴
Very true but to further specific, waiting til 70 maximizes your check but any claim after 67 is the maximum for the spouse once you pass.
only 13.5% of Men live longer than 72 years old after claiming SS benefits at 70
Hey I agree with you Bro Smooth Lee64
I'm 16 years older than my wife and I wanted to have a second chance at happiness but I also thought about what if she gets pregnant and something happens to me after all I'm 16 years older so I planned and saved even though the plan wasn't full proof because 3 kids came in 5 years we managed to get prepared just in case so we are 19 years together now and ready to send our kids back to the Philippines for a great college Education and experience while not breaking the Bank soon to follow back to the Philippines for good.
I thank you for calling out those men and making them be responsible for their children they made!!!!
@raymondbanks7342 Stay blessed, brother. I appreciate you sharing your story. Happy holidays to you and your family
It a shame ,Love Knows No Boundaries:
Love transcends cultural, racial, and ethnic lines. When two people genuinely care for each other, these external factors become secondary.
Interracial couples often celebrate their unique backgrounds, learning from each other’s traditions, languages, and customs. African-American men have been loving , black women Asian women, English women, Filipino women, Japanese women, French women, German women, etc, etc, etc and will continue to love them regardless of what people think!
Happy Holiday to you and your family take care and God bless
Everything you said is true. Now cover the other side of the story. The Filipina that entertains the older expats with financial troubles.
Facts a lot of those guys are selfish..
we have no children but my mother-in-law is here in America with us. They're Both working and making very very good money. I'm confident that they'll be just fine financially when I'm gone. Heck!! At this point I hope they don't leave me😅. But they're grateful for the time, money and effort I put into setting them up. Just another story of a successful outcome.
@LADETROIT You said it, brother, being grateful for the opportunity to do better. I always tell my wife i did what I did to make sure she can stand on her own two feet.
If you are takling about Mark Thornton, his son will receive part of his social security until he is 18. He will also have an American citizenship with the opportunity that will give him. They will be fine.
She has more opportunities now than she had before she met him.
I see your point but marks wife really wanted a baby. They will be fine.
@alr818 Wasn't talking about that man. But good for his wife and kid
@@smoothlee64I’m going to call you in that Smooth and keep an honest man honest, yes you were talking about Mark Thorton. Just saying, I give you kudos when you deserve it, but on this one, “c’mon man”, you were talking about him .
Not only american men all men
I am speaking from the American side
The young lady needs to avoid spending too much money on family and save.
What money
Your talking about Mark Thornton I assume. This young lady will collect his SS for the next 17 and a half years. That will provide a good living if budgeted properly.
The young lady should go to school so by the time the kid is 18 they can immigrant to the United States.
Good luck getting into America
@smoothlee64 isn't the child a American citizen? Mark started he went to the US embassy, so isn't the child automatically a citizen? The son can petition the mother at the age of 18 i thought.
Yeah first time here but ingued with what u had to say 84
Hilariously, 🤣 age is just a number when it comes to parenthood! In fact, having kids later in life can be a fantastic choice if only you knew the ins and outs of the game!!
It's a terrible idea.
@@GUITARTIME2024 That's not terrible; it just seems like you're a bit out of the loop on how the system operates based on your responses
🌞☀️💪🏽 shouldn't be mentioned as someone that is taking care of his kids the only reason that baby girl is being taken care of is because he is still with the mother the moment she get tired of him he will desert her like he has done his 8 other kids
Oh wow😮
You can’t get pregnant by yourself