Relationships

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

The days went by fast, and being married for a month made me realize so many things like: Read more

When I was still single and living away from my family, I could freely live a spontaneous lifestyle because nobody was waiting at home for me. If you want to drag me to try out the famous soft-served ice cream in the busiest city today, I’d be glad to go with you without thinking twice.… Read more

One of the most humbling experiences we had getting married was seeing our families and closest friends gather together to witness our union. And receiving their updates about going to the airport and how their flights went reminded us that wedding celebrations are not isolated between the couple but a community event (at least here… Read more