Week 4: Discussion

 1. What triggered the behavior of Eric? 

- In a relationship, there is a certain part called the honeymoon stage where everything seems to be perfect. You are blinded by the concept of a perfect relationship and you are fascinated with the two of you staying together till the end of time. But everything has its end and in this case, that is when Eric let jealousy take over him. He became a manipulative boyfriend that makes the whole relationship toxic. It has been easy for Shirley to do what she has done. 

2. "Lumiit yung mundo ko... parang unti-unting sumikip... nakulong ako sa kaming 2 lang..." What does this mean? Why did the girl say this? 

- When the honeymoon stage of a relationship ended, the negative things that you didn't notice in the past seemed to pile up and made you uncomfortable. But Eric got things out of his hands and made Shirley’s life a living hell. The relationship was filled with toxic substances that made her think that her world diminished. She was only limited to do things he allowed her to do. She can’t live her life to the fullest which is the opposite of one’s relationship. 

3. Give your own reaction/reflection about the video. Include your learnings/realizations. 

- I learned that when you are in a relationship there are certain sacrifices that must be made. Not everything that happens to your partner should have you involved. Sometimes you should let her/him be on his/her own so that he/she can be the greatest version of himself/herself. All you have to do is support them and always be with them in times they need you. In return, you should get the same thing because that is what an equal relationship is all about.