I would like to begin by saying that I am proud to be in a relationship of 5 years and despite its ups and downs we've managed to differentiate from most couples out there. One thing that I am proud to have is that of valuing commitment. The value of commitment would somehow be very easy to say but harder to actually do. It's one of those things most men and a few women don't get to practice as time runs faster nowadays more people just tend to end relationships faster. A lot of people just want to "try" a lot of other people because people are more liberal and most relationships are not taken seriously. You hear people talking left and right about problems, break-ups, quarrels, cheating and secrets and you wonder if anyone else gets sick of it. Well for one I am and I've always been traditional. I've always wanted to prove something among other people that it pays to be committed to someone even when your peers aren't. Not only does it give out this good impression to other people it also applies to how you decide on your daily activities and how you choose to commit on something and finish it without wavering at all.
But as I have mentioned there are downs and we are at one point of our lives tempted to break our values. We become vulnerable in some instances and people present us with wrong opportunities whether or not the consequences will be known or not known to our partners. But true commitment comes with integrity and to resist any form of temptation is a test that even in public people know that you do not do anything behind their backs. Before La Salle I've been in other institutions and I've been to a number of places and events where you just feel like losing your way and forgetting who you actually have. Sometimes its easy to drop that status and pretend that your available for everyone. Fortunately enough, I'm not good with words. I am as shy as a shadow of a shade and I never get to take anyone in advantage. If introducing myself is already a feat for me how else will I hook myself up with someone else?
Of all values that I have, commitment would be the last thing I would want to compromise. People can say anything about the way I keep things in my life but it defines me and is a good way to share a love story too. :)
A Photo of our last day in Singapore with our Singapore Sling!:)
YUP! Five years in a committed relationship is really a feat and I commend you and your partner for the dedication and commitment you have shown yourselves and the people around you. I can relate well with this view. I can waste time (and probably even be careless on occasion) with other things, but never with other people's hearts and relationships. Keep it up and more good times to come with you and your loved one.
ReplyDeleteBtw, that drink reminds me of the Mindoro sling. Not that I've been to Galera before--this coming summer pa lang--I've read about it somewhere, though, and I will surely try it.
Nice! Hope you guys enjoy Galera. I've never been there though! Hope to see Mindoro soon!
ReplyDeletePeople are more careless with relationships nowadays. I can't take the fact that we're just there to keep trying out everyone else. I think we ought to find more friends to relate with rather than build relationships where we break hearts and trust among other people.