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Love Lessons Parents Can Share from Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo’s Breakup

by Alexa Villano
December 4, 2023

Sometimes, love is not just enough. And there are many reasons why.

November 30 would be remembered as the day many fans of KathNiel became heartbroken. After 11 years, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla confirmed they broke up. Not only were the fans devastated, but many celebrities, who saw their love story unfold, commented how they were sad about the news.

While celebrity breakups are not new, many parents and even kids are invested in their tandem. Sometimes though, things are just not meant to be. Here are three lessons we can pick up from the breakup and apply it in real life.

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo — Source: supremo_dp Instagram

Love has no age

Admit it or not, it’s nice to fall in love, be loved, and feel the kilig. We all felt that with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla when they fell in love before us. But there are instances when one is not ready to commit to a relationship fully. Love will come at a time when one is ready.

Respect will take you further

Aside from love, another ingredient of a relationship we should teach our kids is respect. While a breakup is painful, it is how a person handles it that they will learn from the situation. Respect will take you a step further. When Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla made the announcement, there was no bitterness. It was simply a thank you.

Staying true to oneself is important

While co-existing and compromise are important in a relationship, it’s crucial to stay true to oneself. Even if it means the future doesn’t have their significant other for everyone to grow.

It’s okay to feel sad

Feeling sad is alright. Yes, the pain will linger for a while. But once you grieve over the closure, slowly get up and fight another day.

Everyone has a role in life; if they leave, it means it’s over.

Breakups can be amicable, too! When they are, there is an uplifting understanding that both parties have that their roles in each others’ lives as romantic partners are done. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be friends.

It’s the quality that dictates the quantity of years.

Relationships last because of how much people invest. Time, emotions, and efforts to create happy memories and weather through the bad ones are what set the quality and tone of a relationship.