Category Archives: Relationships

Wife Advice: Support the Husband in all his Endeavors

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

We are all at the Manila Autosalon to support the husband. He has a booth at the show, and we have come to give our full support on a Sunday afternoon. I’ve asked my three year old to pass out … Continue reading →

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Life Stories: Candy

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

Candy is 21 years old with a 4-month old son. Her boyfriend left her after he found out that Candy was pregnant. She was finishing up her studies at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines when she conceived, and stopped … 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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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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Stories of Manila: The Rascal

Posted on October 27, 2018 by

Our driver has a problem. He cannot stop cheating on his wife, and because he was so reckless in doing it, he has been caught a handful of times. This time around, he was once again, kicked out of his … Continue reading →

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Suggestion: Let’s Remove the Word, “Dapat” from our Vocabulary

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

We have to get rid of “Dapat” from our vocabulary. In English, “Dapat” means “Should” and herein lies the crux of all our problems. With just a single word, “Dapat or should” we place all our dreams and expectations. Only to … Continue reading →

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Mommy Guilt and Being a Bad Mother

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

When I see perfect mothers on the Internet, who fuss about how to correctly clean their baby bottles and sterilize their house, I feel a bit guilty. As a working mother, I am usually pooped after work. After the stress … Continue reading →

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One of the Hardest Things to Do is to Do Nothing

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

My husband’s business is in a bit of financial constraints due to having too much expenses vs. lowered revenue plus operational inefficiency and some wastage. The easiest thing to do is to loan his business money. If you have the … 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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