History of the Mail Order Bride concept

It is not a new idea, and nor should it be seen as any less genuine than any other form of dating.  Mail order brides have been bringing happiness to good men for centuries.  The term "mail order brides" may have enjoyed a relatively recent resurgance in the 1980s, with the popularity of the brides of the Philippines and other Asian countries.   Now, it is rapidly becoming a mainstream means to overcoming the difficulties of finding a soul mate....>>>more

Frequently Asked Questions

This is our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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Fraudsters & Scammers

A guide on how to protect yourself from those who may try to take advantage of the fact that you can not actually see who you are corresponding with.  That request for cash may be genuine, it may notbe the start of a flow of requests for increasingly large amounts of money.  But how can you tell... >>>more

What you need to know about visas...

Have you met your perfect match, and need to sort out all the immigration details?
 
Our visa article looks at the general principles and provides guidance on where to find the detailed information specific to your country.  more>>>

Books Of Interest

· A Long Way to go for a Date
In the Philippines, Henry Makow, 48, discovered a tropical paradise where women are still traditional and the husband is the head of the household. A Long Way to Go for a Date is Makow's candid and ironic account of his courtship and marriage to a young Filipina.... >>>more

Automatic Translation Websites

Program translation is quite limited in it's ability to accurately translate between two languages, but it can be useful, particularly for short sentence fragments. If you're looking for accuracy, use a professional translator, but if all you need is help with a couple of phrases, these sites may be of help.
· Alta Vista's Translation Page
· Babel Fish Translation Page
· Lycos Translation Page     >>>more