Any Filipinas who got married to a foreigner, later was disappointed to learn they don't get to move and live in the USA or home country?

We might only encounter a few, but this situation is quite rare. For example, some (not all) Filipinas wish to marry a foreigner in hopes of a better future, such as migrating to the US and enjoying life there. This phenomenon isn't unique to the Philippines; it happens in other countries like Mexico and beyond.

More than 20 years ago, it was common for American men to meet women in the Philippines, marry them, and bring their wives to the US. However, those numbers may have changed today. Many now choose to seek a partner or marry and remain in the Philippines due to its low cost of living and other advantages.

I heard about a couple in our distant circle. The referrer asked his American friend if he would meet a female relative interested in him in the Philippines. He traveled to the Philippines for the first time to meet the girl. Note that it was expected for this girl to marry him, so she could reunite with her large Filipino family already residing in the US. She wanted to join them, work, and experience life in America. However, the American later realized he didn't want to bring her to the US and preferred to stay in the Philippines. I don’t have any updates on their story, but I know he liked it in the Philippines, even though the girl had expected more.

Are you one of those Filipinas, or do you have a relative or friend who was in this situation and later found out they would remain in the Philippines after marrying, leading to disappointment? Feel free to discuss and share your experiences.

I'm sure many here can share why they can relate to the American or foreigner.:)