may 2, 2009 was a particularly special event as we all jetted to manila, got dressed and dolled up to witness the culmination of the may and jay lovestory. being close to both sides gave me a good glimpse of how they are a perfect foil for each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
the courtship, the getting to know each other, the boyfriend-girlfriend relationship all took a long 15 years but the runup to the wedding was particularly short. it seemed like it was just a matter of setting the wedding date. 🙂
personally, no matter how long or short the engagement is, it is how you use the time to get to know each other that matters. by then, the next step becomes but a natural step to growing both as individuals and as a couple.
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