Paolo Contis and LJ Reyes mark 5th anniversary with sweet messages on Instagram

Paolo Contis and LJ Reyes exchanged sweet messages as they celebrated their 5th year anniversary together.

Much like he did for the 10th birthday of LJ's son Aki, Paolo also posted five photos from each year of their relationship, enumerating the very many things he is thankful for, to have LJ by his side.

"Hindi alam ng tao kung gaano ako kahirap pakisamahan minsan (or madalas ). They don’t know the things you have given up for me, they don’t know how strong you are, they don’t know na ikaw ang main ingredient ng bahay na to kaya kaming lahat ay masaya at malakas," he wrote, tagging LJ.

"Marami pa silang hindi alam... pero lahat yan, ay alam ko! And I am so lucky and thankful..!! I love you so much, Mahal ko!!" he ended his note.

Meanwhile, LJ posted a photo of the two of them together at home and said, "It’s such a difficult time and all I can say is that there’s no other person I would want to go through this than you!" 

She thanked Paolo "for being patient with me" and for being her source of "strength I didn’t know I needed!"

"I wish for more fruitful years with you and the kids! I love you @paolo_contis!" She added.

At the latter part of her post, she teased Paolo to try surprising her again on their 6th anniversary.

"Happy 5th! Sa 6th mo na lang ako ulit i-try i-surprise!"

Paolo replied to her post and joked, "In fairness talaga, mukha kitang pamangkin sa picture na to ha!!  i love you iha! Next time, pwede pag isu-surprise kita, makisama ka naman!"

Paolo and LJ have one child together, Baby Summer, who turned one last January. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News