Category Archives: Life lessons

Mother’s Advice: Do NOT make your kids your world

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

I am a first time mom.  Being a first time mom, I can see how easy it is to trap ourselves in being our children’s everything. Even as a newborn, our kids are treated as kings and queens in our … Continue reading →

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What’s the best relationship advice you can give someone?

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

Reposted from my answer in Quora: This advice has saved me from years of heartache: Always Mirror, Never Chase. When I meet a guy, I always mirror his interest. I wait for him to make the first move. If he … Continue reading →

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Why I let my Mother Spoil my Daughter

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

My mother is in her 70s, and boasts of only two grandchildren — one by me, and the other is my brother’s 5 month old daughter. Much to her annoyance, we married quite late, and while all her siblings has … Continue reading →

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Dear Cousin: A letter when everyone hates your GF

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

November 3, 2018 Dear Cousin, You were surprised on why your relatives have judged your girlfriend so harshly after seeing her for the first time last week. You probably are asking on how they can be so critical of her … Continue reading →

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As a working mom, do you get angry or annoyed when the non-working moms say “I left my career to raise my child”? How do you manage this situation?

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

My response: “Good luck! I hope it turns out to be a good decision for you.” I honestly think not working is a luxury. It means that someone else, not you, is bringing food on the table. As children increasingly … Continue reading →

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How a Motorcycle Led to Infidelity

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

It all started with a motorcycle. Our driver wanted to buy a brand new motorcycle. The price tag was 6x his salary but since it was a 2-years to pay deal at Php 3,500 a month payment. That’s around 23% … Continue reading →

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Marriage Tip: Love Your In-Laws

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

A lot of people complain about their mother-in-laws (MIL). One mommy complained to her husband when her mother-in-law brought out her 3-month old baby out without asking for her permission. “It was raining!” she said in exasperation. “Do I have … 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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Leadership Lesson: Your Business Loses Money if You Don’t Double Check

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

My husband loves cars. He loves his people. And he loves talking to his customers. However, he HATES looking at bank statements, ledgers and statement of accounts. Whenever he gets one, he gives it one look and tosses it away … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Discontentment

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

Our best sales staff decided to end her employment this April 2018. She was earning around php18,000-22,000 per month, an achievement especially since she was not a college graduate and has no special skills. She is only 26 years old. … Continue reading →

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