Fae Marie Esperas 
Love is a wonderful feeling. It inspires us to become the best that we can be. It allows us to see the good out of the bad, and at the same time, it teaches us to value the littlest things in life. But at the same time, being in love can cause us pain, and …
One of the most difficult things that may happen to you after a breakup is winning your ex back. Surprisingly, this happens to many people; sometimes, after ending a relationship, they realize they truly love their former partner and become eager to win them back. However, this isn’t an easy goal to achieve due to …
Does your girlfriend often pick fights with you? Do you usually find yourself in an argument with your girlfriend either before, during, or after a date? Are the so-called “lovers’ quarrels” becoming more frequent? Well, it is common for you to encounter arguments, as there is no relationship that’s smooth sailing. However, as a guy, …
How is it like to be a confident woman? You may have seen a lot of women who took the stand and spoke and committed to the things they believe in, may it be in politics, society, science, and the arts. Other girls meanwhile carry the courage to speak about the things they believe is …
Guys, let’s face it: attraction fades. The girl you’ve been courting for many months has started showing signs of interest in you today, but it doesn’t guarantee that they’ll feel the same way tomorrow. Sure, you may be smart, charming, and kind, but keeping her interest alive and burning cannot be sustained by these attributes …
Why do women fall in love? Most of you might think that due to the heavy influence of the things they see in the movies, TV, and most especially social media, women now fall in love for rather superficial reasons. Even TV shows highlight scenarios where the lead female character goes head over heels with …
We see a lot of couples ending in heartbreak after just a few months of being too sweet and inseparable. Meanwhile, some couples find themselves starting a family too fast, but afterward, they separate in an acrimonious manner. At the same time, some couples seem to be going in circles with no clear direction to …
Becoming a couple with your significant other is one thing. Staying as a couple is an entirely different matter, and more so, staying as a happy couple. Indeed, relationships face ups and downs, and only the strongest couples can brave through such storms. While you’re not always in a jolly mood together, how do you …
Falling in love is easy. Getting your heart broken is also easy. But do you know what the hard part is in this process of falling in and out of love? It’s not enduring the pain but getting rid of the memories of that person you love. This is because the memories never go away. …
At one point in our lives, we desire to have someone to hold, a significant other whom we could share the rest of our days. Sometimes, we think that we have already found them, only to find out eventually that they are no more than just friends. We often interchange friendship love with romantic love. …
Long-distance relationships (LDR) are a unique but increasingly common type of romance. Couples in this relationship brave against not just the test of time but of distance too. Some of them may be living in different cities, states, or even countries and continents, but they do their best to fight for the love they share. …
In most relationships, we can say that it is the girl who leads the way. She may be the more emotional half, but she is also the one who manages the relationship’s day-to-day activities. She is regarded to be the sweet and caring one, and these are the main reasons why her boyfriend is head …
How do you show your boyfriend that you love him? Many of us often think that showing love is by flaunting your relationship on social media, from the gifts you give each other, the places you visit together, and the activities you do as a couple. Indeed, these are proof of you two being in …
Almost every girl has dreamt of marrying the perfect guy and live happily ever with him. But not all girls make this dream come true; worse, they even fall in love with frogs disguised as a prince and not the other way around. Indeed, you are never sure about the guy you are going to …
According to Elton John, “sorry seems to be the hardest word.” Well, it’s true, especially in relationships. During a fight, no matter how petty the issue is, nobody would want to take the fault and be sorry. This is common, but normal too. It’s because when we are in a relationship, we always think about …
What makes a good man in a relationship? The answers to this question definitely vary, as each of us has a different concept of a “good” or “ideal” guy. But men change some of their behaviors and attributes whenever they are in a relationship, as unlike when they are single, they have to look after …
If there’s one thing newly single people say, it’s that they wish they had broken up with their partner sooner. They wish they had walked out of the relationship the moment they realized it’s not working out, as the longer they stayed, the more difficult it became for them to end things. This is normal, …
There are times when, after being dumped by your former partner, you find them trying to get back into your life. They suddenly become sweet and thoughtful, not to mention always being there for you in one way or another. These are gestures indicating that they regret breaking up with you and that they want …
One of the most challenging phases in any relationship is getting the approval of your boyfriend’s parents. This is especially when you two are already becoming serious in your relationship and he decides to introduce you to his family, in particular, his mother. His folks may have their own standards and preference of whom their …
Ending a relationship is not easy. You may feel like it’s time to break things off because your affair is no longer working out, even if you know for yourself that you still have feelings for your boyfriend. But you have to face it: not all relationships are for keeps, and not dealing with it …
Being cheated on is one of the most painful experiences in a relationship. It is also a common cause for a breakup, as when your partner cheats on you, he or she not only hurts you per se. They damage you as a person, for they remove all the trust and respect that you have …
Moving on from a relationship that has ended is one of the most difficult things to accomplish in anybody’s life. It can sometimes be worse than mourning over someone who has died because you fought for this relationship with your whole heart and soul. If there’s anything you have to learn about enduring a heartbreak, …
It has become common these days for people to enter into a mutual understanding but not move towards a relationship. Sure, they share the same fondness and affection with each other, spend time together, and build dreams as a couple, but somehow they were never able to cement their setup into that of a legit …
Not all those that we love are for keeps. While there are the lucky ones who find the love that lasts, there are also some who bump into a great love along the way, only to lose it after a matter of time. You cannot really put the blame on anyone when it comes to …
We are all familiar with movies such as “No Strings Attached” and “Friends with Benefits. These films showcase a romantic setup that consists of almost all elements of the usual “boyfriend-girlfriend” arrangement, but lacks two things: label and commitment. But there’s already a name for it, which we refer to as an “open relationship.” Many …
Trust is one of the building blocks of any relationship. Along with love and respect, trust is the element that allows you and your partner to grow together, not only as partners but as persons with individual lives. But trust is also the element that is most fragile; the easiest to be broken. And it …
We often say that when we feel the pressure and tension with all the things surrounding us, we become “stressed.” Well, to feel stress is normal, as it occurs in just about every aspect of our lives. And while it is something that we can never get rid of, stress is actually quite manageable. In …
Not all of us land on our dream job. And yes, there are even times when we learn to hate our dream job because of the unprecedented pressures that come with it. But hey, feeling the pressure at work is normal, and it is also very common these days for us to work under pressure. …
Most of us usually think that home is our place of comfort and solace. However, just in the workplace, there are a lot of things at home that get us stressed and anxious. These include the household chores, the bills, maintenance needs, and the people we live with under the same roof. But all these …
These days, dating has become a highly lucrative business due to the growing demand of people seeking a romantic partner. But while the dating industry offers a lot of opportunities for you to find a significant other, they do not actually guarantee that you stumble upon the right person. Hence, if you are on the …