Career vs. Love: When Parents Disapprove of Your Partner
A professional woman grapples with her parents' disapproval of her boyfriend's career path. Expert advice on balancing family concerns with personal happiness and values. Read more.
A professional woman grapples with her parents' disapproval of her boyfriend's career path. Expert advice on balancing family concerns with personal happiness and values. Read more.
A 36-year-old woman seeks advice on choosing between her responsible single dad boyfriend and an ex who cheated multiple times. Read Noy Kulas's insightful guidance on love and character.
A 27-year-old Filipina named Anna seeks advice from Papa Joe after her boyfriend of five years proposed. She now questions her readiness for marriage and if he's her ideal life partner. Read the full story and advice.
A 40-year-old married man from Cebu confesses a secret relationship with his male cousin. Noy Kulas advises on navigating hidden bisexuality and family loyalty. Read his guidance.
A Filipino husband, Donald, seeks advice from Papa Joe about his wife's company Christmas party at sea with male colleagues. Read the expert's take on trust and modern relationship boundaries.
A man named Ariel seeks advice from Papa Joe on convincing his fiancée and her twin sister to live separately before their wedding next year. Read the heartfelt letter and the expert's response.
A 42-year-old single woman, Xerxie, fears marriage due to a broken home. Her 32-year-old boyfriend demands a decision by May or they break up. Read Noy Kulas's advice on commitment and relationships.
A man nicknamed Ricky writes to Papa Joe, troubled after learning his live-in partner had cosmetic surgery before they met. He worries about future children's looks. Read the full advice column.
A 76-year-old grandfather in Cebu confronted his 15-year-old granddaughter and her 20-year-old boyfriend in a cemetery. The teen had been missing for four days. Read the full story of the forbidden romance and the family's plea.
A 32-year-old man seeks advice after discovering his girlfriend is 17, not 18. Expert warns of potential legal risks under Philippine law, especially if pregnancy occurs. Read the full story.
Elen, 43, prioritized her siblings' education over her own life. Now ready to marry single father Rommel, 40, her family's disapproval creates a new challenge. Explore this modern Filipino love story.
A Filipino delivery rider named Albert vents about rude customers who refuse parcels and make excuses. Papa Joe advises tolerance and legal solutions. Read this real-life service industry story.
Elen, 43, seeks advice after prioritizing family for years. Now in love with a single father, she faces family disapproval. Read Noy Kulas's empowering response on finding personal happiness.
Discover the six stages of marriage from honeymoon to commitment. Learn how Filipino couples can navigate challenges and build a lasting partnership.
A 58-year-old Filipina widow seeks advice after her 30-year-old neighbor proposes marriage. She prefers a private relationship but fears public ridicule. Read her story and the expert's take.
A Filipino husband seeks advice for his wife's severe gossiping problem that has led to six legal cases. Expert suggests productive alternatives to redirect her energy.
A Filipina manager questions her future with a boyfriend uncomfortable with her career growth. Discover if a relationship can survive when one partner measures success against the other.
A 38-year-old teacher considers relationship with former student, a 30-year-old single mother. Expert advice given on handling threats from child's father. Read the full story and guidance.
A 43-year-old single man seeks advice about potential legal consequences after reconnecting with his married high school ex-girlfriend. Learn about annulment and child support laws in the Philippines.
A concerned friend discovers her friend's boyfriend Melvin with his ex, but the warning backfires when the friend gets angry instead. Relationship drama unfolds in this Filipino friendship story.
A 35-year-old single mother faces emotional turmoil as her OFW boyfriend insists on marrying a virgin. Read her heartbreaking story and expert advice on confronting difficult truths.
Richard, 46, seeks guidance from Noy Kulas about choosing between a single mother and a young widow. Discover the expert advice on making relationship decisions in the Philippines.
A 31-year-old Filipino woman seeks advice after her married boyfriend threatens her life when she tries to end their 5-year secret affair. Expert guidance on safe exit strategies.
A Cebuano farmer's emotional appeal to Senator Bong Go highlights the severe water shortage affecting local agriculture and livelihoods in Cebu's mountainous regions.
A Cebu man identified as Davis has filed a criminal complaint against his former partner, accusing her of serious offenses. Get the exclusive details of this developing legal drama.