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?
7 Relationship Habits You Need to Start Doing
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, and goals. You are more… Continue reading 7 Relationship Habits You Need to Start Doing
Waiting Season is a Growth Season
In the realm of relationships, the period of waiting is an invaluable season of growth, a time to cultivate oneself rather than passively bide time. Embracing the discomfort of discipline, whether in personal development, career advancement, or spiritual growth, prepares one for the complexities of a relationship. It’s about cultivating patience, resilience, and a strong… Continue reading Waiting Season is a Growth Season
If there’s a woman meant for me
Huling bukas na liham ng pagsinta—isinulat para sa taong inilaan Niya. If there’s a woman meant for me, I appreciate how this letter finds you beautifully in the purest way. It’s been years of praying to meet you—or at least have a glimpse of how our souls genuinely recognize each other’s presence. I understand that… Continue reading If there’s a woman meant for me
Sana Ikaw na nga
Sana Ikaw na nga. Sana Ikaw na Yung matagal ko Ng hinihintay… Kung kinasasabikan Kong Makita,makilala at makasama Sana Ikaw na nga Yung tugon sa mga panalangin ko. Sana Ikaw na nga Yung magpapatibok Ng puso ko. Sana Ikaw na nga Yung magpapangiti at sa akin ay magpapasaya. Sana Ikaw na nga Yung makakasama ko… Continue reading Sana Ikaw na nga
I Feel Like I’m ready…But Am I?
God, I feel like I’m ready… but am I? You see everything and I know you have the perfect. man for me at the right time. As days go by, id always think now amazing my future partner will be knowing that it was given by you. If I am not ready, help me to… Continue reading I Feel Like I’m ready…But Am I?
Today’s Dating Scene For an Old Man
Sorry! I am still new to this thing. I never had a chance to experience this kind of dating. I was still stuck in my old self: this conformity of being a gentleman in this easy-to-get relationship. All I know is that women admire this kind of attitude towards them, but why is it difficult… Continue reading Today’s Dating Scene For an Old Man
Bakit daw ba ako single??
Bakit daw ako single. Tanong na palagi mong maririnig kapag malapit ka ng mag trenta o kapag halos lahat na ata ng kabatch mo may asawa o anak na o kapag un mga tao na nakapaligid sayo ay in a relationship na. Minsan nakakainis marinig, minsan hindi mo alam kung matatawa ka na lang… Continue reading Bakit daw ba ako single??
To The Girl who will Love me soon
Hi! You may not know me but I’ve known you since the beginning. You are the one that I’ve been praying to God all my life. You may not recognize me but I am always yours, the world may have changed me, molded me into something else. But know this that all those things were… Continue reading To The Girl who will Love me soon
5 of 6 Convoserye: Paano ba Galingan?-Emotional Maturity
Nasabihan ka na bang, “Para kang bata mag-isip!” o “Mag-usap na lang tayo ‘pag ok na pananaw mo sa buhay”? Masasabi mo bang emotionally matured ka na kapag di ka pumatol? Ang isang taong emotionally mature can manage their feelings in almost any situation. May strong sense of empathy at alam kung paano mag-deescalate ng… Continue reading 5 of 6 Convoserye: Paano ba Galingan?-Emotional Maturity
Strong and independent pero…
Kapag strong and independent usually ang ideas ng ibang tao: -career and goal-oriented -hardworker -achiever -financially stable etc. Kaya minsan may stigma na, “ang hirap mahalin niyan” , “mataas masyado standards, wag na lang” , “ang talino mo” , “hindi ko kaya ibigay mga gusto niya” at marami pang iba. Pero minsan may sumagi na… Continue reading Strong and independent pero…
A great hard wall
Do you ever feel the downside of singleness? Being alone, no one to share your day with–kind of things. Do you once want to feel romantic love? But, there is this “wall” that even you can’t overcome. You healed from your past but you didn’t realize that while you’re on the process of healing, you… Continue reading A great hard wall
Singles, Stop Doing These Habits
Not everyone is given the chance to have a partner in life. It is a reality that we have to face. But for those who have… cheers to you! Now let’s go to Single people out there who is “Okay Naman” pero they are having a hard time finding that special one. But if you… Continue reading Singles, Stop Doing These Habits
Be The Person You Want To Find
Many books on relationships will tell you how to find and keep the right person, how to develop your communication skills – even how to properly “brand” yourself with the right set of attributes to attract a partner. While these resources offer plenty of helpful advice, they tend to overlook one important fact: The quest… Continue reading Be The Person You Want To Find
Ba-ak Series #1
In the North where I come from, people who are not seen in the arms of someone are called “ba-ak” as in Tagalog “matandang dalaga” or “matandang binata”. Personally, I have nothing against it but when I was younger, I cannot help but ask why some people are not married even if they are beautiful… Continue reading Ba-ak Series #1
…and in the end
I am pretty sure that your mind is still thinking about possible reasons why two of you didn’t work out and why you should still be together, the feeling that your heart is aching and your mind is trying his best to undo the pain. The truth is, love changes all the time. One day,… Continue reading …and in the end
PIGIL para hindi MATIGIL
Siguro kung may kwento man tayo, ang ikli lang. “LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT” tapos The End na. Hindi ba’t hanggang tingin lang din naman ako? Sana naman hindi na mauulit yung pag may minahal ako, ‘di ko na naman masabi na mahal ko yung tao at minahal ko siya. Yun bang lumipas na lamang ang… Continue reading PIGIL para hindi MATIGIL
Bakit wala kang jowa?
Because I’m not what they are looking for. Sometimes, I’m not enough. Most of the time, I’m too much. Because I haven’t found him yet. We haven’t met yet, or maybe we did. But God said, “the timing is not yet perfect”. Because I’m still finding myself. I’m still searching. Looking for answers. Because I’m… Continue reading Bakit wala kang jowa?
Para Sa Mga Single Pa Rin Hanggang Ngayon
Oo! Alam kong single ka pa. Pero sana alam mong okay lang yon. Sa panahon ngayon na naglipana ang dating apps, kasalanan na ang ‘di lumandi at ‘di magka-jowa. Sa panahon ngayon na lahat ng kaibigan mo ay in a relationship, kasalanan na ang mapag-iwanan ka. Sa panahon ngayon na pini-pressure ka ng lahat na… Continue reading Para Sa Mga Single Pa Rin Hanggang Ngayon
Hindi na Muli
Unti-unti na akong nasasanay sa mga malalamig mong reply. Unti-unti ko na din natutunan na wag ng maghintay. Sa mga “OK” mong sagot, na para bang napipilitan pa. Kahit na ang tanong ko naman ay kung “Kumain ka na ba?” Hindi na din ako magsesend ng mga Good Morning text. Hindi na din kita gagawan… Continue reading Hindi na Muli
My Prayer For All The Single Ladies
I pray that you will be the woman God wants you to be and that you will enjoy your singleness.I pray that you will learn to enjoy your process while waiting.I pray that you will enjoy how God is molding you and preparing you for the future.In this season of your life, I know it’s… Continue reading My Prayer For All The Single Ladies
Don’t Love Her Yet
She had her pains from the past that she does not want to go all over again with a different man. Things have molded her to be an independent woman she is today. All the disappointments she had made her stronger. She is tired of getting unrequited love from people around her. Her ears are… Continue reading Don’t Love Her Yet
From Broken Hearted to Broken Chains
“Why does the Lord ask you to break up with him?” “If the Lord loves you, why does He break your heart?” (Some situation that breaks our heart may be used by God for our good–a part of our sanctification). These questions may be raised by people who do not know the weight of sin… Continue reading From Broken Hearted to Broken Chains
Totoo Naman
Sabi nila, sa isang punto ng buhay natin, mayroong darating na makakapagpabago ng lahat ng bagay sa buhay natin. Yung tipong counter clockwise yung pag-ikot ng mundo natin pero gagawin niyang clockwise. Kung dati-rati ang laman lang ng inbox natin ay mga text ng parents natin, NDRRMC (o kadalasan naman ay wala), ngayon mga text… Continue reading Totoo Naman
On Knowing Myself and my Boundaries
I am KL, and there must be a reason why at this age (31 as of this writing), I am still NBSB: No Boyfriend Since Birth, if I even have to explain that. I am a late bloomer. I never dated in high school, rarely went out with guys. At a stage when you’re supposed… Continue reading On Knowing Myself and my Boundaries
A Simple Encouragement to all the Single Ladies out there
You are loved. You are precious. You are well kept. Loving yourself more this time doesn’t mean that you are selfish. You are just more aware. Self awareness is so much different from selfishness. Please don’t feel guilty. It’s okay that this time you are more aware of your worth as a woman. You understand… Continue reading A Simple Encouragement to all the Single Ladies out there
Sorry, I panicked.
Sorry. “Bakit ka ba single?” Kasi umatras ako. Kasalanan ko. ‘Di dahil bawal, ‘di dahil walang manliligaw, ‘di dahil puso ko’y naliligaw. Single ako kasi ako ang umayaw. Alam ko kung anong pakiramdam ng inlove. Masaya, parang kompleto ka dahil sa mga ngiti niya. Sino bang ayaw ma-inlove? Meron na akong chance na magkaroon ng… Continue reading Sorry, I panicked.
To the girl who feel unwanted and unloved
To the girl who feel unwanted and unloved, First of all, you are not reading this because you became interested in the title and clicked it. I wrote this because I want you to read this, and I want you to realize everything. This is for you, so read every word. Maganda ka. Matalino ka.… Continue reading To the girl who feel unwanted and unloved
Glass
Glass is one of the precious thing that you should taking care of in this world. Oo tama ka, for me precious sila. You know why? Kasi mabangga lang sila nagkakalamat na, Mahawakan mo ng mahigpit nasisira na, Paano pa kaya kung mahulog ito edi warak na. Minsan, kailangan din naten maging glass. Para ingatan… Continue reading Glass