Monday, November 9, 2020

LOVE in the Time of COVID-19


This is where it all began: facebook SOTTO LIVE as an intelligent conversation among colleagues agreeing to disagree on some discussion points but willing to continue communicating altogether for the benefit of public information dissemination. 



Our first ever episode discussed
responsible social media use
, with Dr Van Phillip Baton as special guest on loan from the Department of Health CHD7. 

Today as we aired our 142nd episode of the SOTTO LIVE, we have our most special guest Dr Van Phillip Baton debunking myths about LOVE in the Time of Coronavirus!


At one point in our discussion we dissected the myth that fighting can doom the relationship, but just like my personal relationship with doc Van, we can argue our points of views and opinion into the wee hours of morning in heated tones, but at the end of it all, we still greet each other "good night" as friends and agree to disagree.

After all, it takes two to tango and building relationship need work and dedication.  LOVE is a choice, more than just a feeling.  LOVE is a conscious choice to make sacrifices, putting the other person's needs before your own.  LOVE is making time for the otherperson despite the quarantine, the isolation, the geographic barriers and the slow internet speed.  LOVE in the time of coronavirus changed it ways of expression: staying at home, avoiding kisses and hugs and bless, being more online than offline, and sending airhugs and flying kisses to your loved ones, making sure they don't feel alone.




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