"Celeb life coach dishes out relationship tips in the time of lockdown"

The COVID lockdown threatens everyone with the drastic changes it brings. Not only in one's habits and behaviors but also in terms of the relationships one keeps.

Admittedly, people who are very much in love but have been separated by the enhanced community quarantine find it a little challenging to adjust simply because they have gotten used to being together.

Celebrity Life Coach Myke Celis, who's also the best-selling author of the #bestmeever book series, says that the COVID lockdown indeed is one game changer when it comes to relationships.

Here are some tips he gave to help people and their relationships survive the ECQ.

1.) See the lockdown as a blessing by asking yourself, what can be good about it? What is it teaching you about yourself and your relationship? How can you grow from it? By changing your space from being resentful to being open, you are able to discover more and fully understand the situation without being overwhelmed by your emotions. This will allow you and your partner to grow in harmony in your current space.

2.) Have virtual dates.  Never underestimate the power of video calls (whether Facetime or via Whatsapp or Facebook). Then watch movies together online and enjoy your popcorn. Or go outside and exercise in the morning and show each other the sights you have seen via simultaneous video calls too. Want to go on a group wine date? Just use Zoom to add your other couple friends. Virtual dates give that feeling that you're actually together with the real time virtual interaction, which can lessen the longing.

3.) Make your presence felt more. Send Facebook messages once in a while. Funny memes. Random pictures about how your day is going. Little

things in between. Assure your partner that you are still there and are thinking about them.

4.) Communicate openly. This is very important if you want to make the relationship work. Be honest with your feelings. Express your fears, worries, and concerns. Ask for support and give the same thing to your partner. By having a clear understanding of what each one is going through, you are able to prevent any complications that may arise from dangerous assumptions.

5.) End your day always by asking the person how his/her day was. This means a lot. Allow yourself and your loved one to engage in a meaningful conversation. Be genuinely interested and feel free to help your partner process everything that has happened that day. By ending each day on a positively clear note, you can ensure that both of you will be able to sleep soundly as you prepare for the next day ahead.

One last reminder: "It takes two to tango. Do your part. Remember why you fell in love with that person in the first place. Now, more than ever, is the best time to find more and more new reasons to fall in love with the same person as you find ways to express it, given your current space. In the end, what's meant to be, will be. Your love story, included."

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Kapamilya and Kapuso comedians are joining hands to help frontliners.

Forget the network war as the mainstays of" Bubble Gang" and "Banana Sundae" agreed to work together for a common goal.

Heading this partnership are Ogie Acasid, Herbert Bautista, Janno Gibbs, the Padilla brothers, Dennis and Genem, who formed the group and are thinking of ways to help frontliners.

Also part of this undertaking is Vhong Navarro who suggested a challenge to show their support for frontliners.

Janno and Jerald Napoles are taking care of the social media account of the group while Ai Ai de las Alas will bake the bread to be given to different sectors.

Also joining this undertaking are Joey Marquez, Michael V, Kim Molina, Randy Santiago, Paolo Contis, Giselle Sanchez, Gelli de Belen, Ryan Bang and Candy Pangilinan.

They are expecting other comedians to join Covidyante. The official hashtag of the group is #PunchlinersForFrontliners.