Survey: Filipinos highest in Asia believing love life will get better in 5 years
February 15, 2018 | 2:03pm
In 2016, Filipinos expressed their love for each other more than anyone else in Asia. This holds true in 2017, wherein Filipinos are the most expressive in the region in communicating with their partners. PRI/Released
MANILA, Philippines — Most people in the Philippines believe their relationships will show big improvements in the near future. Around 72 percent say their love life will get better within five years – the highest proportion among the nine countries surveyed.
The Philippines has also once again ranked second in terms of personal relationship satisfaction among the nine markets surveyed in Asia.
These are among the key finding of the second edition of the Pru Life UK Relationship Index (PRI), commissioned by British life insurer Pru Life UK.
With a PRI score of 79/100, on par with last year’s results, the Philippines has ranked second, meaning that relationships in the country fulfill 79 percent of people’s needs and expectations, leaving only a 21 percent relationship gap.
Eight other countries were involved in the study – Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China, with Cambodia having the highest PRI score.
“Relationships breathe life into our lives, adding color, tears and laughter, but how much do we truly understand them?,” said relationship expert Dr. Margaret Holmes.
What do Filipinos want from their partners?
In 2016, Filipinos expressed their love for each other more than anyone else in Asia. This holds true in 2017, wherein Filipinos are the most expressive in the region in communicating with their partners. Out of the nine markets surveyed, they are the most likely to tell their partners they love them (86 percent) and to laugh together on a frequent basis (90 percent).
Couples who are more transparent with their partners tend to fare better on the PRI index compared to couples who withhold information from each other. People in relationships who tell their partner everything have a relationship score of 80/100, while those who claim they do not tell their partner everything score lower, at 68/100.
Nonetheless, despite the high level of relationship fulfilment, Filipinos still would not say that their partners are perfect. If they could improve one thing about their partners, 38 percent say they want them to be more responsible partner; 34 percent say they would like them to be more attentive, while 33 percent would prefer them to be more communicative.
Does planning together strengthen relationships?
The 2017 PRI findings show that most Filipino couples expect their personal finances to improve (89 percent) by 2022 when they plan their finances together, comparatively higher than for couples who plan separately (64 percent and 74 percent respectively).
Even if they do not make financial plans together, the 2017 PRI shows that couples who are more transparent with each other about their finances do better on the relationship index. Filipino couples who make financial plans together have a partner relationship score of 81/100, 18 points higher than those who plan separately (63/100). Sixty-three percent of couples also agree that working with a financial agent will improve their relationship.
When planning their financial goals, 59 percent of the people in the Philippines would like to start a new business. Other financial goals include having enough money to travel with the family (49 percent), supporting the children’s education (45 percent) and saving enough for future retirement (42 percent).
Are Filipinos concerned about financial security?
Filipinos worry about whether they will have enough money for retirement and medical expenses (75 percent), the highest proportion across all markets surveyed. The majority of people expect to count on their own personal savings (87 percent) or continue working to support themselves (36 percent) in their old age. Only 32 percent expect their children to provide them with financial support.
Worrying about financial security also extends to concern for their loved ones. Almost half of the people in the Philippines (47 percent) have concerns about their family’s financial situation should anything ever happen to them.
What will relationships and family life look like in 2050?
When asked to make predictions on the state of relationships by 2050, the PRI gathered that:
• 77 percent predict that over half of the couples living together will not be married;
• 74 percent expect that over half of the children will be born to unmarried parents;
• 70 percent believe that children will have a better future than they do now.
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