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Forever and beyond: Love lessons from Kapuso ‘royal couple’ DongYan
Kapuso “royal couple” Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have confirmed: they will tie the knot on December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City.
The two, who have been engaged since 2012, decided to formally announce it to the public on Marian’s dance show on GMA, a few days before she turned 30 years old.
To Marian’s surprise, what happened wasn’t just a simple declaration of their commitment but Dingdong’s second wedding proposal — this time, in front of Marian’s relatives and the couple’s ever supportive fans.
In an interview with veteran journalist Jessica Soho, Marian said she is glad that they got to share this special occasion with the most important people in their life.
“Mahalaga sila sa amin at mahal namin sila,” she said. “Kaya kung anuman ‘yung nangyayari sa amin ni Dong, gusto naming i-share ‘yung ligaya namin sa kanila.”
Indeed, people have noticed their on-screen and off-screen chemistry for years. And despite all the controversies and criticisms, they have stood the test of time.
Here are some of love lessons we can pick up from Dingdong and Marian’s real-life love team.
You’ll know love is true when it brings out the best in you
She’s fun-loving. He’s quiet and reserved. But instead of calling them opposites, Dingdong likes to say that they’re complementary.
The Kapuso Primetime King admits that he’s the serious type. Also, he’s not expressive of his feelings, even to his family. But when Marian came along, he slowly adapted to her humor and positivity. He also started to become vocal about his feelings.
For Dingdong, it is one of the most important things he learned from soon-to-be Mrs. Dantes: “Huwag masyadong seryosohin ang lahat ng bagay. Sense of humor sa mga bagay.”
Of course, Marian is delighted to be a witness of this positive change in Dingdong. “Nagha-hug na rin siya ngayon, nag-a-‘I love you’ na siya,” she added.
Take note of the ‘little things’
Isn’t nice when someone remembers the smallest details about you, even when you don’t remind them of it? Marian thinks so, too.
In fact, it was the reason why she got very emotional during Dingdong’s first wedding proposal, which happened at a butterfly dome in Macau in 2012.
Marian has a fondness for butterflies. Aside from collecting stuff with butterfly designs, she also used to draw butterflies a lot. But she had to set her hobby aside when she became more busy with her showbiz career.
The Kapuso Primetime Queen didn’t expect that of all the things Dingdong would do for the wedding proposal, it would involve her penchant for butterflies.
“Na-touch ako noong naalala niya na ang pinakahilig ko talaga ay ‘yung mga bagay na may butterfly,” she said. “Sa haba ng panahon, naalala pa niya.”
“Hindi ko inexpect na doon mangyayari ‘yun. Pero alam ko sa sarili ko na ito [si Dingdong] na talaga ang gusto kong makasama habang-buhay,” she went on.
Make an effort to know your partner’s family
In 2010, Dingdong arranged a trip to Spain with Marian to meet her father. He knew how much Marian wanted to be with her dad, so he went out of his way just to make the trip possible.
By that time, Marian was already sure that Dingdong was the man he was destined to marry. Her father seemed to agree.
“Ang sabi sa akin ni Papa, happy siya na happy ako,” Marian confirmed.
Marian also feels lucky because Dingdong has close family ties. For her, it is an indication of what kind of a father he will be someday.
“Sabi nga ng iba, kung paano i-trato ng boyfriend mo ‘yung nanay niya, ganoon niya ita-trato ‘yung [sariling] pamilya niya,” Marian said. “Nakikita ko kung ga’no niya kamahal ang mommy niya. Lahat ng pagmamahal, nakikita ko sa kanya sa mommy niya.”
Speaking of family, how many kids do they want in the future? Dingdong didn’t hesitate to answer: “Marami!”
Find time for each other despite the busy schedules
Aside from her numerous endorsements, Marian currently has a self-titled dance show and is part of Eat Bulaga’s Juan For All, All For Juan.
Dingdong, is busy with his primetime soap opera “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real.” He also serves as the National Youth Commission’s commissioner-at-large and is Youth Pinoy’s founding chairman.
Despite their busy schedules, Dingdong and Marian still find time to relax together — even if it just means sharing a simple home-cooked dinner.
In fact, Marian’s version of sinigang na hipon is Dingdong’s favorite. “Proven na talaga kapag masayang-masaya ako kapag nagluluto ako, nagiging masarap,” Marian said.
Before the interview ended, the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Dantes were asked for impromptu wedding vows.
Dingdong’s oath was short but sweet: “Halika, simulan natin ang biyahe sa pagbuo ng bagong pamilya.”
And Marian replied, “Makakaasa ka na mamahalin kita ng higit pa sa buhay ko.” —BM, GMA News
