Dear Ate V.
Do you believe in soulmates?
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.
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 is pretty... »
Dear Ate V.
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 guys. This... »
Dear Ate V., (October 2009)
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 popular in... »
Dear Ate V. (August 2009)
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 a... »
Dear Ate V. (June 2009)
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)
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... »
