Relationships

I could have told you that. But the distance reminded me of so many things that I’d instead smile at you and say nothing than say something and feel awkward after having nothing to talk about anymore. Yet, I regretted saying nothing to you at all. Because, deep inside, I’m delighted to see you. I Read more

We think that the people we meet daily will remain where they are or that we will be around them forever. But once somebody chooses to change their environment, say for career growth that your circles won’t overlap anymore, you’d be confronted by the reality of meeting people and parting ways with them at any Read more

Gaming allows us to immerse ourselves in new experiences and challenges (with less cost to none) and disconnect from real-life obligations by offering control, achievement, and temporary escape from our responsibilities. But if we consistently spend our waking hours playing computer games, like everything done in excess, it could result in problems like: 1. Neglect Read more

Those of us who grew up with our parents and were raised in a loving environment find the comfort of having them around even when we’re already old enough to raise our own. Something about their presence, perhaps the wisdom gained throughout their lifetime, makes us even more fond of them. Here in the Philippines, Read more

We desire to be accepted, understood, and recognized by our inner and immediate circles to gain a sense of belongingness. And receiving external validation from them also changes the way we perceive ourselves. Meanwhile, some value external validation so much that they feel their worth depends on how others think about them. And because they Read more

I could remember what a day was like as a five-year-old. I wake up (either with excitement or protest), eat breakfast, shower, and dream about life for the rest of the day. Usually, the grown-ups dictate what I ought to do in the day, but my internal goal is always the same, to enjoy and Read more

Dealing with differences creates conflict. You can even say that conflict is a natural part of any relationship. But when handled constructively, through a respective dialogue seeking to understand one another, conflicts could grow relationships and make them stronger. Being married to the one my soul longed for opened areas we’ve never been in before, Read more