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 married. She added that the… Continue reading Being at Peace with Being Single
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How Do You Fall Back in Love?
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 and potential partners: By integrating… Continue reading How Do You Fall Back in Love?
Relationship Green Flags
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? Let’s get into it!… Continue reading Relationship Green Flags
I want to be your permanent one.
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 will love me with full… Continue reading I want to be your permanent one.
Signs of Pure Intentions
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, we overlook those who genuinely… Continue reading Signs of Pure Intentions
“Have you ever been so sure of someone?”
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 to ask me that question.… Continue reading “Have you ever been so sure of someone?”
Beyond Infatuation: Wait to Date Until You Can Marry
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 betrayal, facing sudden rejection, and… Continue reading Beyond Infatuation: Wait to Date Until You Can Marry
To The Right Woman For Me
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 eyebrows, maintaining a summer body,… Continue reading To The Right Woman For Me
Love: a dream
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 married?” I am single and… Continue reading Love: a dream
The Beauty in Rejection
When intention comes first before a friendship is built, I know it from the beginning that I have a higher chance of getting rejected. While I’m busy serving downstairs, I admire her from afar seeing her always on the stage. Indeed, we have different circle of friends so our paths usually do not cross with… Continue reading The Beauty in Rejection
To a Woman Who Doesn’t See Her Worth
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 BEST matchmaker. Kasi pag mali… Continue reading To a Woman Who Doesn’t See Her Worth
Wanting What God Wants
We choose our friends wisely. The reality is, not all our friends will stay with us forever. We are choosing friends who will be with us with the same God, same vision, same principles, and same purpose in life. If we choose our friends wisely, then we should be more selective and excellent in choosing… Continue reading Wanting What God Wants
Stoplight
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 slow even though we ran… Continue reading Stoplight
Keeping Me At Arm’s Length
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 see myself taking care of… Continue reading Keeping Me At Arm’s Length
Dear Woman in Her 30s and Waiting
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 (or 40s) and single is… Continue reading Dear Woman in Her 30s and Waiting
The Love I Desire
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 cheesy lines and sweet gestures.… Continue reading The Love I Desire
The One You Once Loved
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 my memory, to my heart.… Continue reading The One You Once Loved
A poem about Growing Apart
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 your path. I thought it… Continue reading A poem about Growing Apart
A letter to a guy who has been rejected
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 Don’t lose hope Someday will… Continue reading A letter to a guy who has been rejected
Matatanggap pa rin ba kita?
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, papano ko masisigurado na hindi… Continue reading Matatanggap pa rin ba kita?
Baka ngayon, pwede na ang “tayo”
—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 palang ako noon sa church,… Continue reading Baka ngayon, pwede na ang “tayo”
In the mean time
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 should’ve stayed up just to… Continue reading In the mean time
May You Take Good Care Of Your God’s Greatest Blessing
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. Relationship exists. No story sits… Continue reading May You Take Good Care Of Your God’s Greatest Blessing
Why First Love at a Young Age Makes You Learn a Lot
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 made me felt the one… Continue reading Why First Love at a Young Age Makes You Learn a Lot
To the Patiently waiting Man
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 want to say “I like… Continue reading To the Patiently waiting Man
I already know, darling.
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 no way in, no way… Continue reading I already know, darling.
To my next one
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 because they felt too right.… Continue reading To my next one
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