Another poll has ended. Thank you guys (and gals) for participating. For the 14 guys who voted Dessert, I hope you guys get it tonight. *wink! wink!* May all your fantasy come true!

R, not all married men automatically likes Dessert. I know 2 out of the 4 who voted for Main Course are married.

Anyway, for the gals, good to know that you are willing to participate in your SO’s fantasy. I just hope it doesn’t include more than just one partner.

Here’s the result:

Again, thanks for participating. Until our next poll. Happy Hearts Day to all!

Tonight is the big night, it’s the final episode of The Amazing Race - Asia 2. Three teams left, Mark and Rovilson (Philippines), Collin and Adrian (Singapore) and Vanessa and Pamela (Malaysia). Of course I’m rooting for the Pinoy Men (love your own!). I was not able to watch the first episode where the first pit stop was here in the Philippines. I started watching the second episode where Mark and Rovilson started winning first place. They won 8 consecutive first place for episodes/leg 2-9 and eventually gain back their position in the last episode. I really hope they win this race. But if not, I’m still proud that they made it this far. Go pinoy!

Side note: I want to join TAR - Asia 3, should I ask my guy best friend? HAHAHA!!! Just kidding! >:D

I heard from the grape vine that a Fil-Am is included in the Top 24 of this seasons American Idol. I did not get the chance to see her audition so I checked Youtube if they have a copy. Of course they have, sila pa! As I was going through all the comments, there was one negative comment made by a fellow Pinoy. Here’s what s/he said: “Haler. In Pinoy standards, she’s not adorable. Not even close to pretty. I can’t believe she made it through. Ampanget kaya ng pagkakanta niya sa song. Mahiya ka girl. Di mo kayang tapatan ang nagawa nina Jasmine at Camile.” Sad but true, crab mentality at its best!

Anyway, here is the video:

Good luck to you Ramiele, hope you succeed.

The Infidelity Busters

1. Decide to make your marriage as your top priority each day.
There are many things in life that takes us from our real priorities. Career, kids, household chores, friends, hobbies, me time, etc. All these can be your top priority. “When this happens, our spouses take the back seat. Before you realize it, your relationship suffers, making the marriage vulnerable to extra-marital affairs.”

Here in the Philippines, career is important specially to those who has a family to support. It’s not about which is our top priority but more on balancing our time with the family. We work for the family but we make sure we still have time for them.

Just like in our case, hubby is always busy with work that sometimes he comes home late. To manage his time, whenever possible, he makes time for us in the morning and on weekends.

2. Know your spouse’s needs.
According to the book His Needs, Her Needs by Dr. William Harley, these are the five primary needs of wives — attention, conversation, honesty and openness, financial commitment and family commitment. For the husbands — sexual fulfillment, recreational companionship, physical attractiveness, domestic support and admiration. As we can see, our needs (wives) are not their (husbands) needs and vise versa.

3. Nurture Intimacy.
Break the routine. Don’t take each other for granted. Try to surprise each other each day. It doesn’t really have to be something extravagant. Small gestures will surely do. Or do something together like going to the gym, watch a movie, eat out. Be spontaneous.

4. Put God in your relationship.
For Catholics like us, we were often told about this, to put God in the center of our relationship. Marriages are not perfect. If we include God in our relationship, He will help us get rid of the anger, pain, resentments and all ill-feelings we have.

Some point I’d like to add. I strongly believe that communication and good dialogue between husband and wife is one of the biggest factors that make the relationship work. Just be honest with each other and always try meeting half way.

So there, Happy Hearts Day to you all!

I know my readers are mostly married gals. But to be fair and hopefully I’d get guys to answer the poll, I’ve come up with another one that caters to men specially this Valentines.

Okay, enough said. Here is the question.

As a surprise, which of these will you like the best?

Appetizer - the girlfriend/wife gives in to watch anything not related to Valentines Day (ex. instead of a chick flick, watch a basket ball game or an action movie, get the picture?)
Main Course - A special dinner for two cooked by your SO (Significant Other)
Dessert - coming home realizing that you’re living in your fantasy (aka naughty thoughts!)

Okay, for the gals, what’s the best you can do among the choices?

Appetizer - giving in to watch anything beside chick flicks
Main Course - cook a special dinner for two
Dessert - giving in to his fantasy clad in a sexy outfit. *wink*

Advance Happy Valentines Day people!