Let me start off my story with my personal analogy on wedding rings. As more young couples are on the verge of getting married, this particular accessory is very important. Not because of what it symbolizes, a never-ending circle of love and commitment; but more on is it ‘big’ enough, is it ‘sparkly’ enough and whether it represents who you are as a person. They don’t see the cuts and scratches, as it’s usually hidden underneath the finger.

For me, this represents what a relationship is. Not mine exclusively, but everyone’s. Relationships sometimes look easy when the couple are always laughing, hugging, kissing and doing everything together. This is the ‘sparkle’ from their display of affection that is seen by their surroundings. However, what they don’t see are the fights, the bad times, and the difficulty of a holding on to a long-lasting commitment.

Going into our story, we’ve definitely had great times through the 6 years together, but there were also times in our relationship where I wanted to give up and throw the ‘rings’ that we’ve created and molded through the years, down the drain. Some were due to hormonal reasons – yes I admit to being very unstable and hormonal most of the times, but there were one or two that really shook us up and made me rethink of our future together.

To end my analogy, I'll show you what Dito has to say (about me) and explain why ‘rings’ with old scratches and cuts are always worth fighting for when they might mean nothing in hard times.

Our relationship is more than just mere dates, holding hands, or kissing. It’s about accepting each other’s weirdness and flaws. I don’t need someone who sees the good in me. I need someone who sees the bad and still wants me. I don’t know a perfect woman, but I know a flawed girl who is still worth loving.

The love that I know after being with you for 6 years doesn't sit there like a stone. It has to be made, and be rejuvenated all the time. It isn't easy and it must be fought for. That’s why I promise I’ll help you up when life gets you down and don't forget to smile and never frown. For you have walk into my life and you have made me see why.

“I do not love you because you are beautiful, but you are beautiful because I love you.”

With love,

Dito & Neny .