Boiling Waters
Hook-up culture, parang laro lang,Karamihan, instant satisfaction, walang malalim na hangarin,Para bang ang relasyon, isang “click,” tapos na,Pero ang puso, hindi alam kung saan dadalhin ng “one night stand.” We crave connection, but we settle for the easy,Sarap ng moment, pero empty sa huli,Walang commitment, walang promises, walang “us,”Pero may Continue Reading
“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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
As I reflect on the question of when young people should start dating, my thoughts are deeply intertwined with the reasons behind why we date in the first place. It’s evident to me now that the costs of dating can be high—experiencing crushing breakups, falling into sexual sin, enduring shocking Continue Reading
If by any chance that the right time for us will come one of these days, I won’t mind seeing you far from the best that you could be. I will take care of you, even if you’re a mess. When you get tired of doing your hair, drawing your Continue Reading
Most often than not, people search for “love.” And that’s not a bad thing. But do I really know love? When I was young, I started watching some wedding videos and keep wedding songs. And I still do ’til this day. These videos made me wonder “will I ever get Continue Reading
Advice for women that I want to share. Mga bagay na pina practice ko as a single woman. Baka makatulong especially to young women who don’t see their worth. 1. Wait for the man God has for you not someone you want for yourself. God knows best! He is the Continue Reading
Green, Yellow, Red Time stopped as you reached your hand Red, Green, Yellow I saw your eyes saying “Come on, you should follow” Yellow, Red, Green You reached out to guide me across the ped xing Stop, slow down, go My heart stopped as our hands reach The time went Continue Reading
You don’t want me. You don’t want me gone either. You’re sending off mixed signals. You’re more confused than I am. I don’t understand. I wonder what changed. We used to build dreams and a life together. You said you saw your future with me. I do, too. I can Continue Reading
Dear woman in her 30s and wondering where is Mr. Right—if you’ve met him or not yet, or if you need to be forward about it—hold it right there! STOP worrying and START refocusing on things, people, and situations that matter most (like the NOW). To be in your 30s Continue Reading
The Love I Desire I no longer desire for that worldy definition of love, Someone to hold and someone to kiss goodnight. I no longer desire for someone to admire me, To tell me things and make me feel beautiful. I no longer desire for butterflies in my stomach, Those Continue Reading
Every day I miss you. There was never a day that I stopped thinking about you. Every day the thoughts of you always visit my mind and heart. The laughter we shared together. The places we’ve been. The food we ate. The stories we shared. Those are still vivid in Continue Reading
We laughed without reasons, And pat each others back. Sang a tune or two, ’til our voices cracked. I thought it was only yesterday. But a decade already lapsed. You took a step forward, I chose to hold back. I want to stay where I am. You left to seek Continue Reading
A letter to a guy who has been rejecte A letter to a guy who has been rejected Don’t worry there will be someone who will appreciate you Who will value you Take care of you and choose you. But please don’t be tired of believing that someone will come Continue Reading
Papano ba tanggapin ulit yung taong mahal na mahal mo pero nung mga panahon na nasaktan ka niya, pinabayaan ka lang niya? Papano kita tatanggapin ulit kahit may nararamdaman pa ako sayo pero masakit lahat ng nangyari dahil madami ng naapektuhan? Papano nalang kung humingi ka ulit ng pangalawang pagkakataon, Continue Reading
—to someone I met in 2019 Puno ako ng panghihinayang ngayon. Hindi ko lubos maisip na mararanasan ko iyong ganito—magmahal sa tamang tao ngunit maling panahon. Apat na taon na makalipas nung una tayong pinagtagpo ng tadhana. Labing anim na taon ako noon at ikaw ay dalawang pu’t isa. Bago Continue Reading
There are so many more things that I wanted to say, and I should’ve said it that night That “last night” of our call, our conversation, and my last glimpse of you I realized I should’ve said how much I love you I should’ve stared at you countless times I Continue Reading
When God created the world, He created man on the sixth day. He doesn’t want Adam to be alone, hence He created Eve for Him. God does not want us to live and experience life all alone. He created us for each other. That is why family and friends exist. Continue Reading
Having your first love especially at a young age makes you feel unstoppable that you will be together till the end and the feeling of someone with you will flourish all throughout. But sometimes, that’s not the case. Coming from a zero knowledge and experience on relationships way back it Continue Reading
I appreciate everything you have done for me. You make me happy, and I admire how patient you are as you wait for my response. I want to keep the word I said to you honestly. I want to make it happen. Since it is what my heart says, I Continue Reading
What a tragedy — the look on my face as I looked my best to stand and assume that I was the one your soul longs. I’ve fought long and hard to pursue your heart and I wondered why it was a cold, hard, and locked up case. There was Continue Reading
Please know that I am tired of writing poetry for people who are just passing by. I spent enough nights drowning myself from the heartbreaks I always romanticize with my words. I broke my heart enough to learn that there will be wrong ones I can never let go of Continue Reading
Preview In-Depth : Day 7
