Boiling Waters
“Kung hindi ikaw, hindi rin sila.” Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? Parang sa mga teleserye o k-drama na mapapanood mo, where the lead character confidently declares that line to the person they love… ang sweet, ‘di ba? But behind those words is a tough reality—it’s the kind of loyalty that slowly Continue Reading
Pasko’y dumating, ngunit walang kislap ang tala,Halakhak ng tahanan, biglang nawala.Dati’y puno ng sigla’t saya,Ngayon, katahimikan ang siyang nagdala. Ang upuan sa mesa, wala na ang haligi,Mga labi ng hinagpis ang guhit sa gabi.Ang mga yapak mo, Papa, ang hinahanap ng mata,Ngunit tinangay na ng hangin, kasama ng alaala. Noong Continue Reading
Life has no meaning.It’s like a whole joke routine.It’s exhausting and it’s tiring.Rolling in a cycle where power is the only ruler of this world. Life has no meaning.It’s just waking and working just to survive.It’s never ending challenges full of doubts .Striving in oceans of hardships without royalty. Life Continue Reading
Upon reaching the age of 30, there’s such a fuss over my marital status, which is common in Filipino culture especially in the province. And among the arguments there’s one that stands out: people’s fear of growing old — alone. That without a spouse and children, one’s life in the Continue Reading
Sitting here on this field thinkingWhat could have gone wrong.What it is, I’m not doing properWatching all my efforts go in vain I trusted the process and I try to give my all But still seems like I am not doing better.I can’t fail, I said Everyday I show upEveryday Continue Reading
In This Lifetime, I Loved Submitting to Capitalism So That I Could Pay Taxes and Do Groceries With You To pay the unlawful amount of taxes only to fill the pockets of corruption and fulfill the long lists of inflated rates of groceries are the tragic slavery we incorporate ourselves Continue Reading
Six years ago, I wrote this piece, “An Open Letter to the Man I Will Marry.” Six years later, I got married to the man whom I prayed for. When I wrote that piece, I never really understood the depth of marriage. I just knew that if God would allow Continue Reading
What happens when that trust is broken? Imagine sharing your innermost thoughts with someone who has been by your side through highs and lows, only to discover that they’ve chosen to betray you.
Relationships thrive when built on a foundation of love, trust, and shared growth. But here’s a truth that’s often misunderstood: love alone isn’t enough to sustain a partnership. It’s not just about who someone is today or the potential you see in them—it’s about who they’re willing to become and Continue Reading
I was 16, when I first asked my mom na bigyan ako ng permiso na pumasok sa relasyon. She just said “hindi, di mo pa alam paano humawak ng relasyon.” “Bata ka pa.” Sumubok parin ako and she was right. Hindi ako marunong magdala ng relasyon, kaya nawala ‘yon. Dumating Continue Reading
Hi You know… It takes a lot of courage to face each day with the mindset you have, ang itulak ang sarili mo to keep going when it would be so much easier to give in to the sadness or stay still. Your decision to focus on what’s in front Continue Reading
Back in 2022, someone messaged me on Messenger and asked for advice. She is an NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth), turning 28 and still has no boyfriend. She said she feels a lot of pressure because she’s turning 28, and everyone around her either has a boyfriend or is already Continue Reading
Single? But feeling like you’re ready to commit? Here are a few tips to know, learn, and remember when you are already in a relationship. A lot of things in life are complicated that it is hard for us to make it work. One of which is romantic relationships. Most, Continue Reading
How to Fall Back in Love: A Guide for Singles Seeking Meaningful Relationships Falling back in love isn’t just about rekindling old flames—it’s about maintaining and enhancing the connection in any relationship, including the one you have with yourself. Here are insightful ways to cultivate a loving relationship with yourself Continue Reading
It may not seem that you are moving right now, but when God says that I promise you this, He keeps his promises because He is not like anyone else. He is God and He keeps His promises. Waiting is something not all of us are really fond of doing. Continue Reading
We’re diving into the green flags—those glorious signs that you’re on the right track with someone who might just be worth your time, energy, and emotional investment. Forget settling for “bare minimum” behavior; we’re looking for the real deal. Ready to raise your standards and learn what to look for? Continue Reading
The problems kung inuuna mo yung imaginations before clarity. Assumption is a mother of all confusions. Assumption is termite in relationship. Assume now, hagulgol later. Solutions or Tips: Watch out for lines na smooth pero walang direction. Don’t be a victim of your assumptions lalo na pag sinabihan Continue Reading
Matatapos na ang taon, ang tanong…may mga good habits ka ba na nabuild na makakahelp sa relationship journey mo? Or same-same lang? Consider these tips that we learn from our community at sa mga bad stories that we heard: 1. Be Your Own Heroine: Self-Care First! Keep your identity, passions, Continue Reading
There’s a part of me that hopes that we’d eventually meet, in your place or mine, or somewhere else in this worldYet deep inside I know, we’d never hear each other say good morning love, waking up at the same time, in the same bed, in the same room We’ll Continue Reading
My heart has been broken a couple of times; some are small cuts and bruises, others are wounds that left some scars. Yet somehow, I still have a lot of love to pour. You write and write, but all it does is overstimulate you. You can’t completely engulf yourself in Continue Reading
sabi nila, pumasok sa opisina para mag trabaho, hindi mainlove sa ka-trabaho. pero, binasag ko yung kasabihan na yan. Na inlove ako sa ka trabaho ko na halos, lahat ng tao sa opisina alam na Ako nalang ang hindi pa umaamin…. To cut the long story short…….. HINDI NAGING KAMI Continue Reading
I’m already done chasing the kind of love that demands my full attention, time, and heart. That kind of love is exhausting and draining. I don’t want that. I want the kind of love that allows me to continue to wander, grow, and build myself. The kind of love that Continue Reading
As I sit down to write this letter, memories come flooding back, like a gentle breeze carrying me back to a time when we were inseparable. It’s been a journey since I last poured my heart out to you, confessing my feelings, only to hear your reassuring words: “After all Continue Reading
Choose him. Choose him who does not choose you first. Choose him who chooses Jesus over you. If your man loves God before you, choose him. Do not get upset when he has little time for you, if his goal is to glorify Jesus. Choose him. When praying for a Continue Reading
My heart has been broken a couple of times; some are small cuts and bruises, others are wounds that left some scars. Yet somehow, I still have a lot of love to pour. It’s hard being a writer. It’s ironic not being able to grasp the right words to convey Continue Reading
The Problem In the journey of building and looking for the right relationships, it’s easy to get swept away by surface-level attractions: a charming smile, a pleasant scent, or an impressive effort. But these initial sparks can be misleading, especially when we’re not sure about the other person’s intentions. Often, Continue Reading
Loud music from the speakers as we were surrounded by bottles of liquor, beer, and some chips, enjoying the night and exchanging shots. We had been talking about random things just a while ago, but it must have been the intoxication from the alcohol that led one of my friends Continue Reading
There’s something truly magical about love. Like it gives your heart that warmth, that heavy deep feeling from your chest that makes it almost hard to breathe. But it’s beautiful. And it’s pure. That even it makes you cry for some nights, it makes you question your worth at times, Continue Reading
Sorry kasi ito lang ako.. I’m in the LDR relationship rn for almost 3 years, lahat ng bagay iniintindi ko, time frame namin sa isa’t isa, madalas good morning good night na nga lang kung mag usap kami, update ng konti on how’s our day went. He doesn’t send pictures Continue Reading
Let them go. Let them lose the very person that you are. Let them lose you. Let them miss out on someone as amazing as you. Let them miss out on everything that you have to offer. Let them miss out on the beautiful things that could’ve transpired between you Continue Reading
