In a Filipino coffee brand commercial, its tagline asks: “Para kanino ka bumabangon?” My father, a regular coffee drinker, would answer: “Para sa asawa ko.” In a small town outside Tarlac City, there lived a man who dreamed of a better life. At an early age, he worked alongside his father driving jeepneys in the streets. On the other side …

A year and a half in college and Yolanda Apostol has never been in a relationship. She wasn’t even looking for love. She was beautiful, so beautiful that jocks, nerds, and musicians would line up to court her. But she was not interested in any of them. No matter how attractive, smart or talented they are, she would not budge. …

We were stealing glimpses then smiles until it became memories we wish to hold on to forever. We were young back then sharing a love that is pure and innocent. We were happy simply sitting together, sharing stories and laughing together. You would walk me home with your arm around my waist to keep me guarded. A hug would suffice …

What should you do when your ex is around? Flee or Gee? Flee, leave and hide to avoid your ex or Gee (Go), deal with it and act casual. Here is an Ex Etiquette (EXtiquette) manual to guide you on how you should act properly around your ex. Remember, do not get caught! Common awkward scenarios with exes  1. Running into …

I heard somewhere that if you’re friends with your ex, it’s either you’re still in love with them or you never were. Staying friends with your ex can be no problem at all or a disaster in the making, depending on the situation. Exes as friends would be smooth sailing if the breakup was mutual and good. They don’t love each …

Being single, especially with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, is seen by most people as a sad and lonely existence. With society having conditioned our minds that the key to a happy life is being in a relationship, singlehood is not the path to take. A recent study however says that for a certain group of people, being single is the …

Psychologists say that narcissism in a trait that all humans are born with. In one way or another, each of us seek attention from others constantly, but sometimes some people do this excessively, at the expense of other people’s feelings and emotions. According to Psychology Today, these types of narcissists are the ones who are more overt about who they …

Living through times such as these can become quite challenging, and we eventually realize that we simply cannot live through life on our own. That is why the friendships we form and nurture throughout our lives are very important. An article in Real Simple identified the five types of friends a person should have in order to live a better …

Stress in everyday life seems inevitable and it can find you anywhere, at home or at work. While this may be true, managing stress and where it finds you may help you deal with different situations better and eventually lead to a stress-free life. One way to manage stress is to manage stressors in our lives. And one such stressors …