Netflix Philippines’ #Seasons star #LoviPoe sat with us to share love advice on several common relationship problems that the Cosmo community asked.
What should you do if your parents are comparing you to your cousin who just got married, especially if you’re an NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth)? How do you meet new people after being single for over a year? How should you cope if your partner is moving abroad, and neither of you have experience being in a long-distance relationship? Our guest star has all the answers for this #CosmoChallenge!
What should you do if your parents are comparing you to your cousin who just got married, especially if you’re an NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth)? How do you meet new people after being single for over a year? How should you cope if your partner is moving abroad, and neither of you have experience being in a long-distance relationship? Our guest star has all the answers for this #CosmoChallenge!
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00:00 As the love expert, welcome to Dr. Lovey.
00:02 Do you want Dr. Lovey?
00:04 Hello everyone, I'm Lovey and I'm here to do the Cosmo Challenge.
00:13 Today I'll be answering all your questions about life and love.
00:17 Let's start.
00:18 Okay, question number one.
00:21 My parents have always been worried about me being NBSB,
00:25 which means,
00:26 first time I'm being asked this,
00:28 no boyfriend since birth.
00:30 It's gotten worse lately because my cousin just got married and she's younger than me.
00:35 How can I tell them to stop being so pushy without hurting their feelings?
00:39 I think you just really have to be upfront.
00:42 I don't think you'll hurt their feelings when you talk to them politely about it.
00:47 Because sometimes we can just like explain it.
00:50 You know, some people get so lucky that they meet the one that they want to spend
00:54 the rest of their lives with or actually want to be with.
00:58 But sadly, it doesn't happen to everybody and that's probably you at the moment.
01:03 So I think it's something that you should explain.
01:05 I think it's also good in your part that you don't just jump into a relationship just to have a relationship.
01:11 I think you should properly explain that you're also being careful if that's the case, you know.
01:16 You might get bullied or whatever the reason is.
01:19 I think as long as you're polite about it,
01:21 in all honesty, you don't really have to explain yourself.
01:26 It's your choice at the end of the day.
01:28 I guess sometimes you just can't avoid the opinions of other people,
01:31 especially coming from your family.
01:33 Because you know, they're just looking out for you at the same time.
01:36 You just have to be more understanding of where they're coming from.
01:39 And probably ask the same from them to be more understanding where you're coming from.
01:45 I've been single for over a year and I came from a long-term relationship.
01:52 Aka to the point that our family and friends thought we'd already gotten married.
01:56 I want to know how do I get myself out there
01:59 kasi ready na ako to meet new people and maybe date again.
02:02 My question is, what should I do to meet new people?
02:05 You know, meeting someone just happens on a random moment, you know.
02:09 Just let things flow.
02:11 You're not gonna go out there and go to a club just to search for some, you know,
02:15 to meet someone.
02:17 Because sometimes you may meet someone, you know, most impossible place, you know.
02:22 I think just let things flow.
02:24 Do your thing on a day-to-day basis.
02:27 But make sure that your day-to-day basis means that you're stepping out of your house,
02:31 not like just staying at home because that's gonna be hard to meet people.
02:34 Pero 'yon, just let things happen.
02:37 You don't have to push for certain situations.
02:40 Kasi it'll come, especially when you're not looking.
02:43 Wow, there's like that.
02:44 If it's really hard to find, then go do all the dating apps thing.
02:48 I'm just kidding.
02:49 Question number three.
02:51 I've lived with my boyfriend for five years and now we learned that he has to be transferred
02:56 abroad for work.
02:57 We talked about this and we both agreed it is a great opportunity for his career growth.
03:03 I've never been in a long-distance relationship,
03:06 so I have no idea how to keep our love alive while we're apart.
03:11 Any tips?
03:12 Well, you asked the right person.
03:14 I'm in a long-distance relationship and it's hard.
03:17 Just kidding.
03:19 I think since you guys have been together for five years,
03:22 it's so much better 'cause meron na kayong foundation na nabuo.
03:26 And yes, long-distance is hard, but it's also nice that you let each other grow,
03:32 even if you're separate.
03:34 You know, it could be a test sa relationship ninyo, how you're gonna keep it alive.
03:39 But you know, that's just how it is.
03:41 You know, sometimes you have to go through all these phases to make sure that you get
03:45 through all these difficulties.
03:48 But I think it's also nice that you consider your partner's growth,
03:53 even if it means for you guys to be apart.
03:55 See, at the end of the day, if you wanna make it work, you will make it work.
03:59 So in a long-distance relationship, for me, what we've been doing is that we always try
04:04 to find a certain time to be together.
04:06 Although sometimes it takes months, seven, eight months or whatever.
04:12 It's gonna be tough, but if you wanna keep it going, you guys will make it work.
04:19 Because at the end of the day, it's the choice that you make, right?
04:22 And also, yan, madami matitest, your trust and loyalty apart.
04:28 But then I think that's the beauty of a long-distance relationship is that you get to realize
04:33 if your partner has respect for you.
04:35 Because your partner won't do things that would make you feel uncomfortable
04:41 because that person has respect for you.
04:43 So these are the things na hindi mo na kailangan sabihin.
04:46 Your partner has the initiative to do things that you don't have to say.
04:49 Then, you know, it takes your relationship, it becomes a bit more smooth, even if you're apart.
04:56 And that's it for today.
04:58 So guys, let us know in the comments which celeb should take on the Cosmo Challenge next.
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05:07 Thanks for watching.