Dear Ate V.

dear ate v.

Thursday, April 28, 2011
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

How can I keep myself motivated about school?             For high school students, it may be really difficult to study subjects that you have no interest in or even plan to use in the future. But what you must realize, this will probably be the best time of your life, because it only gets... »

Dear Ate V.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

My boyfriend is spending too much time playing videogames. How do I get him to stop?           These days, threatening to break up with your boyfriend is simply not enough to change this type of hobby. Since he is busy doing what he loves, maybe this is your opportunity to do things that you... »

Dear Ate V.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

           Lately, my girlfriend has been upset with me because I have been spending more time at work and less time with her. However, when she is busy, I give her the space she needs without complaining. How do I tell her that she’s being unfair?            There will always be a time when... »

Do you believe in soulmates?

Friday, May 28, 2010
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

            Sure, I do. I believe there is a “special” someone from everyone, but what I’ve learned is that that someone does not have to be a boyfriend or girlfriend that you hope to marry one day. Soulmates are about having a partner that completes you – someone to turn to when the times... »

Dear Ate V.

Sunday, February 28, 2010
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

Dear Ate V.,            My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost a year now and he forgot to treat me out for Valentine’s Day. Is that a bad sign? Does that mean he does not love me?            I would try not to make a big deal out of it. Valentine’s Day... »

Dear Ate V.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

Dear Ate V.,            I have a really good friend and she likes me. How do I tell her that I am not interested in anything more without compromising our existing relationship?            It is stereotypical for girls to always talk about feelings, especially when they want to talk about feelings and relationships with... »

Dear Ate V., (October 2009)

Sunday, October 11, 2009
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

Dear Ate V,            I am 17 years old and I am thinking of getting my belly button pierced but I am afraid of what my parents would say. Should I get it done?            Personally, I am not a fan of belly button piercings. I don’t find them attractive at all. It was... »

Dear Ate V. (August 2009)

Sunday, August 2, 2009
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

By: Veraida-Lyn Bermejo My boyfriend is still close friends with his ex-girlfriend. They were together for 5 years before they broke up, and it was a mutual break up. How do I tell him that it makes me uncomfortable that they still keep in touch? It is important to keep an open communication in... »

Dear Ate V. (June 2009)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

By: Veraida-Lyn Bermejo Question: I’m dealing with a friend who is falling for someone for all the wrong reasons and with someone who I know for a fact will hurt her. How do I deal with this? Answer: As a friend, you need to do two things – 1) Tell her how you feel... »

Dear Ate V. (April 2009)

Sunday, April 19, 2009
By Veraida-Lyn Bermejo

By: Veraida-Lyn Bermejo Dear Ate V. , My boyfriend and I broke up 7 months ago. Since then, he has made no attempt to contact me. Two weeks ago, he saw my sister and one of my best friends and told them he’s been meaning to contact me, but he’s been too busy with... »