In a heartfelt Instagram post today, Kim Chiu shared the end of her romantic relationship with fellow actor Xian Lim.
The post conveyed a mutual decision to transition their relationship into what they hope will be a lifelong friendship.
“We owe our supporters the truth, but we also respect each other’s time of healing. In a relationship, love is always a significant factor, but sometimes love is not enough.”
The actress acknowledged the significance of love in their relationship but emphasized that, at times, love may not be enough. The couple, who shared more than a decade of love, support, and beautiful memories, expressed gratitude to their followers for the years of love and understanding.
“We shared more than a decade of love, each other’s support system, and many beautiful memories. It was our mutual decision to transition our relationship into what we hope to be a lifelong friendship. We thank all our followers for their love and support, but now we ask you to appreciate our honesty and give us the privacy we need as we begin new chapters of our lives. To all our supporters, maraming salamat for all the love and understanding.”
Kim Chiu and Xian Lim first crossed paths in 2011 when they were paired as love interests in the TV series ‘My Binondo Girl.’ Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and they officially started dating in 2013. Despite keeping their relationship private for years, they faced industry criticisms, public scrutiny, and breakup rumors. In 2018, Kim confirmed their relationship in an interview with Boy Abunda.
As they close this chapter of their lives, Kim Chiu asked for kindness, respect, and privacy. She thanked Xian for the almost 12 years of beautiful memories and expressed hope that their supporters would appreciate their honesty as they move forward with their lives.
“Lastly, to Xi, Thank you for the almost 12 years of beautiful memories together one can never imagine. You will always have a place in my heart. Thank you for showing me what love is.”
“As we close this chapter, I ask for everyone’s kindness and respect. I hope this clears everything as we all move forward with our lives.
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