On YouTube, Vice Ganda and life partner Ion Perez gave fans an inside look at their intimate seventh anniversary celebration, which was held at The Modern Lake House in Rizal.
The two were amazed by the place's serene atmosphere and spot-on design, even if they acknowledged that they don't celebrate their anniversary as elaborately as people had anticipated.
They then discussed their journey, with the Phenomenal Superstar acknowledging that their relationship isn't always flawless.
“We’re not always strong,” Vice admitted. “Hindi naman perfect ang relasyon namin. May mga time na nagkakatampuhan kami.”
Perez, who took Vice on a motorcycle ride on their seventh anniversary, noted that they must always settle their differences before going to bed.
“Hindi naman perpekto ‘yung relasyon namin. Bago pumutok ang umaga, pipilitin naming mag-usap. Hindi namin hahayaan ‘yung away. Bago matulog, mag-uusap na kami,” he said.
Emphasizing the importance of respect in keeping a long-lasting relationship, Perez went on, “Kapag mag-isa lang ako, napapaisip din ako kung nagagawa ko ba talaga ang tama bilang partner niya. At naibibigay ko ba ‘yung tamang respeto. Ganoon dapat sa relationship — hindi mawawala ‘yung respeto. ‘Yung maganda ay ‘yung respeto sa isa’t isa.”
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Following that, the Kapamilya star made another noteworthy statement that viewers are accustomed to seeing him make on the noontime show "It's Showtime."
“Mas mahirap mag-maintain ng relationship kaysa business,” he said.
He added, “Sa eskuwelahan, may kurso tungkol sa negosyo. Pero wala namang kurso tungkol sa relationship, sa love. Matututunan mo siya kapag naranasan mo na siya. Hindi mo alam na marami pa siyang klase, ibig sabihin, at kulay. Walang isang mukha ang love. But it’s all worth it.”
In addition, the lead star of "Call Me Mother," who will soon promote his presence in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), told his YouTube subscribers that love adds excitement to life.
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“Masarap mag-try ng bagong experiences kung mayroon kang kasama. Masarap ma-experience ang life if you have someone to experience with,” he said.
“Love makes life more exciting kaya gusto mo siyang subukan kasi nakaka-excite,” he added.
The box-office superstar believes that Perez's authenticity, sincerity, and sensitivity make him the ideal partner.
“Tapos tatanungin niya, ‘Happy ka pa ba?’ He will always make sure na happy ako at okay kami. I think that’s very important lalo na kung matagal na kayo na masyado na kayong relaxed. Sa sobrang relaxed n’yo sa isa’t isa, hindi na kayo sensitive or hindi n’yo na tina-try malaman kung okay pa ba kayo kasi feeling mo okay na,” he shared.
“Wala na kaming kailangang patunayan sa isa’t isa. At hindi namin kailangang magpakapeke para ma-impress ang isa’t isa. ‘Yung totoong pagkatao namin, ‘yun ang gusto namin. Ang simple-simple lang namin sa bahay,” added the “It’s Showtime” host.
While fireworks were being set out in the sky, Vice received stuffed toys and flowers from Perez.
Vice promised, “I have decided to stick with this man for the rest of my life. I have decided to love this guy for the rest of my life.”