My officemate Dencio confided to me early this week that his girlfriend will be working in Japan for 2 years. He asked me what he should do and what they should do. I actually felt funny when he asked me for my insights. We all know how dysfunctional I am when it comes to personal relationships. Anyway, I told him that long distance relationships (LDR) are really hard. It's a test of strength for both parties. I told him its not an easy task. He said he wanted my insight on LDR because he knew that i just had one. Haha. Since I couldn't expound on how the relationship will go since I don't know the girl and I hardly know Dencio since I just know him from gimmicks and our long employment here in the office, I just told him to set a weekly chat session with his girlfriend to catch up on things. And to call her at a regular date. Hearing someone on the other end does make a difference. I told him as well that dropping quick notes (Friendster, YM, etc.) aint bad. It helps the person go through the day. Trust me on this one haha :) And most of importantly, I shared with him my one of my love lessons, and that is to pray together. All he could say was, "How sweet!" Haha, that's me, sickeningly sweet when it comes to relationships.

After 2 days, I asked Dencio how he was and he said that his girlfriend agreed on my 2 suggestions, the regular chat sessions and phone calls. They've even set the days already. How lovely! :) I felt happy because I knew they were both willing to work things out. It's always nice to know when couples decide to work out their relationship come rain, come shine :)

Yesterday, Dencio shared with me that they prayed together for the first time. Dencio said it felt good after they prayed. And his girlfriend wondered why they were not doing it before. I told Dencio that I was so touched that they followed my suggestion. He thanked me profusely for bringing it up with him. And I greatly appreciated it :)

Even if mine didn't work out, I realized that it doesn't mean that I will not be able to share my love lessons with others. That it will not be applicable to them as well. I just hope and pray that everything will work out with Dencio and his gf after 2 years of LDR. If God is in the relationship, I wonder what could possibly go wrong :)