Category Archives: First Days of Marriage

I Work: Am I a Failure as a Wife and Mother?

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

It’s very frustrating to be a working wife and mother. Society still demands you to fulfill your duties as a doting yaya to your child, a neat maid to your household (which includes laba, plantsa and taga-linis ng bahay) and an eager … Continue reading →

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How I Met my Husband

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

We met via e-Harmony. Yes, our love story is a testimony that online dating works, and works beautifully. I was single, 33 years old, and fresh out of a breakup from a 2.5 year old relationship that blindsided me. He … Continue reading →

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Why You Have to Love Yourself

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

There’s a saying that before everyone else can love you, you have to love yourself FIRST. That’s the problem with sayings, you never fully understand them when you hear them at first. It’s like someone telling you some feel good … Continue reading →

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Relationship Advice: Stop making your wife do all the work!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

In marriage, it’s easy to push responsibilities to your partner. “It’s the job of the mother to take care of the kids.” “It’s the job of the wife to cook for the husband.” “It’s not my job to keep the … Continue reading →

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A Shocking Discovery

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

I was browsing through my husband’s phone yesterday since my phone battery already died. Since we were traveling to Angkor Wat with family soon, I was checking out activities I can add to our itinerary. Given our destination, I wanted … Continue reading →

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How to Fight With Your Husband

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

If you’re with someone, it’s inevitable that you will one day fight with them. I personally have fought with my husband in our three years of marriage. The biggest was during our first few months of marriage when I had … Continue reading →

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Why do we only have one child? 

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

I didn’t believe my college friend when he warned me that the second kid was the hardest to make.  When he told me that, I was newly married and not even pregnant. How could sexy time even be a problem? … Continue reading →

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When your husband annoys you during a Coldplay concert

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

Years before, I told myself that if Coldplay was holding a concert in the same country, I would definitely watch it. Apparently, they’re one of the few bands that put on a great show and authentically sing in their concerts. So … Continue reading →

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Mien Bao (Bread) huo Ai (Love)?

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

In Taiwan, there’s a saying, “面包或爱.” This literally mean, “bread or money.” This implied that if we’re lucky, we can have both. But if we’re not, we may have to choose between marrying for love or money. By ourselves, we are complete … Continue reading →

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A Sister’s Advice to a Brother on his Wedding Day

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

Dear Brother, Welcome to the married club! Finally, you’ve decided to get married! And if you wonder why I’ve been less opinionated as of late, know I do so because I wanted you to make the most important decision in … Continue reading →

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