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Benny, 29, faces a tough choice between his longtime friend Leds, who has feelings for him, and a new romantic interest, Merel. Noy Kulas advises following the heart while being honest and considerate.
Dorothy and her former partner chose co-parenting after their 2022 breakup, navigating challenges in communication and differing parenting styles while focusing on their daughter's stability and emotional security.
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A woman faces a tough decision after her boyfriend, a recent convert to born-again Christianity, pressures her to change her Catholic faith, threatening to end their relationship.
A Filipino couple finds their relationship strained as they hold opposing views on the Vice President's impeachment, with political arguments spilling into their personal lives and social media interactions.
Emz, a 27-year-old single woman, writes to Noy Kulas for guidance on her relationship dilemma. She has a boyfriend who lacks time for her and a foreign suitor offering marriage abroad, prompting her to seek advice on stability and effort in love.
A Cebu City wife shares her distress as her seaman husband disappears without notice, leaving her to care for their children alone. Papa Joe offers advice on abandonment cases and contacting common friends for support.
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A 39-year-old single mother, Jeny, seeks advice on whether to separate from her live-in partner due to conflicts between their teenage daughters, prioritizing her child's well-being over her relationship.
A 62-year-old widow named Cecilia writes to Noy Kulas, seeking advice on whether to marry a 55-year-old widower she met at the gym. She shares her concerns about age and societal judgment.
A 35-year-old man named Vic writes to Noy Kulas, sharing his story of falling for his close friend Stella, a 40-year-old woman with a traumatic past. After three years of friendship, they confessed mutual feelings, but Stella is hesitant due to childhood
A Cebu resident seeks advice from Papa Joe about her senior father's new relationship with a young woman, causing family tension and emotional conflicts.
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A reader named Mae writes to Papa Joe about her older brother's financial choices, including spending on luxuries and supporting his partner's education, which has caused family distress and distance.
Camille shares her emotional journey with Kurt—from a college crush to marriage, tragic loss, divorce, and now a plea for a second chance. Read her heartfelt letter to DJ Chixie for advice.
A 32-year-old man, Doody, seeks advice from Noy Kulas after developing feelings for his girlfriend's sister during a long-distance relationship. Read the full dilemma and the expert's response.
A man writes to Papa Joe, heartbroken after his niece returned to her ex in Mindanao. He raised her child as his own. Get Papa Joe's compassionate advice on moving forward.
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A 20-year-old Filipina student seeks advice on marrying her uncle abroad. Noy Kulas explains the legal and social complexities of avunculate marriage in the Philippines and internationally.
A 25-year-old Filipina seeks advice from Papa Joe after falling for a distant cousin. Discover the legal stance, family dynamics, and the crucial advice given. Read the full story and share your thoughts.
Ana Fe faces a heartbreaking decision between her overbearing mother, Domine, and her husband, Roberto, in Dalaguete, Cebu. A story of family ties, control, and the courage to choose one's own path.
A man named Rex shares his agony after his wife of 20 years suddenly left the Philippines for abroad, confessing she is pregnant by a foreigner. Advice columnist Noy Kulas responds.
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A 47-year-old man faces legal threats from his 63-year-old wife after reconnecting with an ex. Noy Kulas advises counseling and warns against adultery. Read the full story and advice.
A 35-year-old man faces a relationship crisis after learning his girlfriend of over a year is a single mother. He cut off communication and seeks advice. Read the full story and the dilemma.
Aura, a married mother of two, confesses to Papa Joe about her affair after feeling neglected by her husband. She seeks guidance on whether to stay in a loveless marriage. Read the full advice column.
A man from Cebu discovers his girlfriend hid her past as a single mother. Advice columnist Noy Kulas urges understanding and communication. Read the full story and expert advice.
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