Oftentimes, men are told to understand women when they’re being aggressive. Whether it’s because women just need love and attention or are just in a bad mood, men must be patient and sensitive to keep things from escalating. I know this because I was one of those combative women who…

Yes, if… — Is love enough to sustain a relationship and make it last? I’ve been encountering this question a lot lately. It has piqued my curiosity, and now I feel like trying to analyze and answer it. Love is often considered the fundamental building block of a successful and long-lasting relationship. It’s…

Have you ever had a strong connection to someone despite having very different personalities? You enjoy a bond forged in similar principles, goals, and interests. It’s almost as if you two are soulmates. That bond or connection is called compatibility. …

Jealousy, is it a sign of love or a cause for concern? Most couples experience jealousy at some point. It’s a complex emotion that often arises from insecurity or anxiety and involves feelings of inadequacy or fear of losing someone. Occasionally, a little jealousy can spark the flame of love…

Expensive gifts and fancy dates would be great, but are they really necessary when you’re dating a Cebuana? You may say that it’s the thought that counts, especially because most Cebuanas are known for their romantic nature. You’d have a point, but you don’t need to spend a lot to…

“Summer loving happened so fast I met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be” — Summer Nights, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John I was riding a jeepney, sitting across from an interracial couple, when the driver played this song on the radio. The man was…

Not us against each other — Anita Hill once said, “The real problem is that the power given out in our society pits us against each other, ” which is true as it does impose challenges in a relationship. It’s common for the odds to occasionally stack up in a relationship. Couples do quarrel, but there…

And is it just a normal phase? — “I cheated because…” You’re probably familiar with this particular phrase and the sentiments of people normalizing/considering cheating as a part of a relationship because, “It’s just a phase.” Some argue that cheating is just a test stage that you and your partner must go through. For us Filipinas, it goes…

And how significant it is in relationships. — Love languages. This term has been bouncing around the internet for quite some time now. You’ve probably encountered it. If you have, then have you ever wondered how fluent you are? You must be thinking this article will be so cheesy, but love languages are important. Your growth as a…