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Has someone ever said “Sorry,” but you found it difficult to accept? Part 8 of our continuing discussion based on the book by Dr. Willard Harley, “His Needs, Her Needs.”

Since we started this site, so many people have messaged us privately, asking how to deal with LDRs. Here is what we have to say…

RICHARD: 2 weeks ago, I arranged a small dinner with a widow who lost her dear husband (50-years married)… I was a little worried because I could hear her grief and tears over our previous phone conversations. But during dinner she seemed to have recovered, and I wasted no time to ask her 3 curious […]

MARICAR: Driving along Taft Avenue one Sunday evening, a dark-colored SUV rudely cut in front of us while Richard was driving. Richard got really angry and wanted to get back at the SUV (vengeance). It was dangerous and I got scared. “Don’t chase him!” I said. “Let him go. Ano pa bang magagawa mo kung mahabol […]

MARICAR: Before I got married, I found men with six-pack abs attractive. Physically, I preferred tall, lean, athletic guys –who would usually have toned abs. I never thought to analyze WHY. Looking back, I believe its because an athletic build subconsciously meant that the guy was disciplined. If he could take care of his body, […]

MARICAR: Years ago, I had a boyfriend and our relationship was having problems. Then a common friend introduced me to Steve (not his real name) at a party. I enjoyed talking to Steve that night, relieved to be away from the problems I had with my boyfriend. Days after, we exchanged some “harmless” messages: “Stuck […]

MARICAR: After 3 years of “it’s complicated,” Richard and I finally got engaged in 2012. Back then, there weren’t many couples active in showbiz who were married. We were a bit hesitant. Will marriage negatively affect our career opportunities? Do we delay marriage? Was it worth the risk? Some say marriage might take away some options […]

MARICAR: I had a very talented assistant. I tried my best to pay her well because she was such a big help to me. One day, she showed me her bank balance which was almost empty! What happened???? My assistant was the only unmarried child with a stable job.  Her senior citizen parents expected her […]