AT one point in their five-year relationship, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo nearly broke up and even spent time apart, only to get back together and this time stronger.
Padilla made the candid revelation in an interview on “Tonight with Boy Abunda” that aired Wednesday, as he answered questions related to his and Bernardo’s latest film “The Hows of Us,” about the struggles of a long-term relationship.
“Maraming beses na ako napagod, pero hindi ko siya iniwan,” the 23-year-old actor said, when asked whether leaving a relationship is an option during times he feels tired.
Recalling a serious argument they once had, Padilla shared: “Nandoon na sa point na, ‘Gusto mo pa ba, ayaw mo na ba?’ ”
Asked whether they ever “took a break from each other,” Padilla did not hesitate to answer. “Nagkaroon kami, pero mabilis lang, kasi hindi rin namin kaya. Babalik ka naman,” he said, laughing.
Padilla went on to explain how he and Bernardo managed to surmount rough patches in their relationship. In particular, he shared that having “adventures” or vacations together help make them feel connected again.
He said: “ ’Pag napapagod kami, unang-una siyempre, ano ba ang rason ng pagkapagod mo? I think iyon ang kailangan niyo ayusin o pag-usapan, o gawan ng paraan. You have to make it exciting every time . . . Mas lalo ko siyang naa-appreciate ’pag kaming dalawa lang. Mas lalo ko siyang nararamdaman.”
Given the hypothetical situation of being no longer happy in a relationship, Padilla responded with his own question – “Bakit ba hindi ka na masaya?”
“I think babalik tayo sa contentment. Kailangan mong maging kontentong tao. Baka masyado ka nang maraming hinihiling. Hindi gano’n. Kailangan nating umabot sa point na kontento na tayo, and you will be very genuinely happy.” (ABS-CBN News)
