Janice de Belen recently opened up about her cautious stance on entering romantic relationships again, citing her past heartbreaks as a determining factor.
The veteran actress, during an interview on ‘ on Friday, Feb. 2, candidly expressed that she is now prioritizing herself and her family, steering clear of the path of romance.
When asked if she feels too broken to fall in love again, de Belen honestly responded, “I have really never thought of that, ‘yung broken. But now that you have brought it up, I think I’ve been broken enough.”
De Belen emphasized that heartaches are subjective, and while well-intentioned advice is appreciated, her perspective is shaped by her personal experiences. She pointed out that her focus is on the important men in her life, namely her father, sons, and grandson.
“Wala akong view. I never had a very deep view on those things. Ngayon ang lalaki na lang na importante sakin ay tatay ko, at mga anak kong lalaki, at ‘yung apo kong lalaki,” she expressed.
De Belen reflected on her journey through relationships, noting that while she had enjoyed great times, her perspective shifted after a failed marriage. She acknowledged that continuous heartbreaks prompted her to reconsider pursuing romantic relationships, realizing that perhaps it wasn’t meant for her.
“‘And then, when it fails, then you try again, and then it fails. And OK, maybe I should stop doing this. Kasi fail ka nang fail eh. Baka hindi ‘yan para sa’yo,” shared the actress.
De Belen shared that her favorite quotation right now is “Love yourself,” emphasizing its importance in navigating life independently. She showcased a tattoo with the phrase on her arms and stressed its significance in preserving one’s well-being, especially when faced with loneliness.
“I think when we go through life, we forget ourselves, it doesn’t matter what, kapag parent ka, minsan ang sentro ng buhay mo are your children. Then you forget yourself because when your children leave home, paano ka na, ma-dedepress ka kasi malalaki na sila,” she explained.
De Belen concluded by advising everyone to prioritize self-love, emphasizing that it becomes essential when people find themselves alone.
