#LoveAndRelationships

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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned reader, learn how the Two of Cups can guide your relationships and emotional bonds. Discover how to harness its energy for love, friendship, and collaboration.

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<p><em>Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes.</em></p>



<p><em>Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37 years who worked in three continents, he has been training with Dr. Holmes for the last 10 years as co-lecturer and, occasionally, as co-therapist, especially with clients whose financial concerns intrude into their daily lives</em>.</p>



<p><em>Together, they have written two books:&nbsp;</em>Love Triangles: Understanding the Macho-Mistress Mentality<em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</em>Imported Love: Filipino-Foreign Liaisons.</p>



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<p>Dear Dr Holmes and Mr Baer:</p>



<p>I am a Filipina doing my masters in one of the universities in the American Midwestern. I am 27. I am used to being courted by Filipinos in the Philippines, but not by Americans here in the US.  I do not know if “courting” is really the correct way to call it.  </p>



<p>One thing that I have difficulty with is how casual sexual relationships are here. That is the impression I get when, if I have a good time, even on the first date, and I kiss my date (something I never did on the first date in the Philippines) my American date presumes this is a prelude to premarital sex that can happen even on the first date!</p>



<p>I tried explaining this to my dates, that we don’t do that in the Philippines, but they seem clueless. “Why not?
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2025-03-09
<p><em>Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes.</em></p>



<p><em>Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37 years who worked in three continents, he has been training with Dr. Holmes for the last 10 years as co-lecturer and, occasionally, as co-therapist, especially with clients whose financial concerns intrude into their daily lives</em>.</p>



<p><em>Together, they have written two books:&nbsp;</em>Love Triangles: Understanding the Macho-Mistress Mentality<em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</em>Imported Love: Filipino-Foreign Liaisons.</p>



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<p>Dear Dr Holmes and Mr Baer:</p>



<p>Last January I wrote you a letter about “Peter” who was asking me to wait until he broke up with his current girlfriend <a href="https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/relationships/two-pronged-man-courting-me-another-woman-same-time/">until we could be together</a>.</p>



<p>Last week I got this text from him:</p>



<p>“This week is the last day I will visit her. And in the day I drive back home on Sunday I will give this letter to her.  I am expecting all hell will break loose and I know she will ask a lot of questions. I will answer her honestly. No holds barred. I am ready.</p>



<p>After so many failed relationships, including the first one with you when I wasn’t fully committed, I have learned many lessons. <em>Matanda na t
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What dating struggles do unattractive people face most?

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What dating struggles do unattractive people face most?

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Has a loved one ever brought you a snack while you were busy working or studying? Have you ever found yourself starting to enjoy cooking for your loved ones, going on grocery runs with them, or helping them fold their laundry, all without being asked?</p>



<p>These are all examples of acts of service, which is 67% of adult Filipinos&#8217; top love language, according to a national <a href="https://www.sws.org.ph/swsmain/artcldisppage/?artcsyscode=ART-20250211200552" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Social Weather Survey</a> from December 12 to 18, 2024 that surveyed 2,160 respondents.  For many Filipinos, actions clearly speak louder than words. </p>


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<p><em>Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes.</em></p>



<p><em>Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37 years who worked in three continents, he has been training with Dr. Holmes for the last 10 years as co-lecturer and, occasionally, as co-therapist, especially with clients whose financial concerns intrude into their daily lives</em>.</p>



<p><em>Together, they have written two books:&nbsp;</em>Love Triangles: Understanding the Macho-Mistress Mentality<em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</em>Imported Love: Filipino-Foreign Liaisons.</p>



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<p>Dear Dr. Holmes and Mr. Baer,</p>



<p>My husband just confessed to me that one of his fantasies is having sex with young children.  I don’t know what age the children were whom he fantasized about. I was so disgusted I couldn’t hear anything after that.</p>



<p>I am so confused.  I am also angry.   While I love my husband, I don’t know how I can forgive him for this.  </p>



<p>Also, I do not want to break the law. What agency must I report him to?</p>



<p>Please help me. I cannot eat, I cannot sleep, and when my husband sleeps next to me in bed, I feel like kicking him out of bed.        </p>



<p>– Maria</p>



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<p>Dear Maria,</p>



<p>Thank you for your letter.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While pedophilia sho

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