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Dealing with Tampo

5 years ago
Western women are the opposite of Filipina’s in terms of Tampo, which for those of you in relationships with Filipina’s will experience. Western women usually want to discuss emotional fallout. Having recently watched two YouTube videos on this topic, Western men need to consider how to handle the silent shunning of their Filipina partners for periods of time varying up to 24-48 hours. It’s difficult to make amends for something you don’t even know you did. Was it the look you gave to that young gwappa Filipina at the mall or failing to compliment you partner on the meal she prepared? It will remain a mystery and could be something very minor. One school of thought is to give it time and then try communicating to determine your offence. The other is to avoid prying and wait it out until her mood swings in a more favourable direction. My approach is to wait 48 hours and then lightly comment on what the mystery could be, but don’t let the bad mood bleed through any longer telling my Asawa, time is up, unless I know for sure what went wrong . This is a cultural phenomenon for all Filipina’s. Anyone care to comment on their way of handling Tampo?

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