Yeng Constantino says no to premarital sex
Since they started their relationship seven months ago, singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino and boyfriend Yan Asuncion have agreed on certain boundaries. One of them is refraining from premarital sex.
"Iyon talaga ang clear intention namin, no to it. Kasi we want to honor our parents. We want to honor God. Gusto namin na yung relationship namin, nabi-build din namin yung friendship," Yeng told the press during rehearsals for the provincial tour of her concert "BY Request" with Bamboo.
Testing the relationship
Yeng adds that saying no to premarital sex also tests their relationship and respect for each other. She believes physical intimacy can make changes in anyone's relationship.
"It's another level that you have to save, that's for me. Maraming lalaki rin na iyon ang primary na gusto sa babae, kapag naibigay mo na, bye. Mati-test din ng babae yung lalaki kung hanggang kailan kaya siyang hintayin or without it, mamahalin pa rin ba ako."
Because of their 'conservative' relationship, Yeng and Yan get to enjoy even the simplest things.
"Mas nadidevelop yung friendship namin. Milk tea kami, manuod ng sine, maglakad sa park, magshopping, ganoon ang mga bonding namin. Pumupunta siya sa bahay. At kaya niyang tumingin ng straight sa mata ng Papa ko (at sabihin na) 'I love your daughter, I respect her.' Nakikita ko sa kanya yung ganoong confidence."
And Yeng admires her boyfriend for respecting her parents.
Ignoring bashers
His pop-rock star girlfriend doesn't intimidate Yan, a worship director in Victory Quezon City.
According to Yeng, Yan ignores bashers who frown on their relationship.
" Iyon ang gusto ko sa kanya, lalaking-lalaki. Kapag kasama ko siya, parang ikaw yung pinakamagandang babae kasi proud siya."
As a performer, Yeng is happy to work with Bamboo because he always challenges her on stage.
"Either kainin niya ako ng buhay or may mailabas talaga ako. It's something exciting for me. Napapatalas niya ako as a performer."
