BEFORE the days of heart reacts and “good morning” texts, our grandparents had their own unique (and honestly, super romantic) ways of expressing love.
No social media, no online shopping for last-minute gifts—just pure, heartfelt effort.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how our lolos and lolas proved their love, old-school style!
1. Harana sa Ilalim ng Buwan 🌙🎶
Hindi uso ang “good morning, mahal” text noon—kundi live performance!
Imagine someone standing outside your window, guitar in hand, singing their heart out just for you.
Yep, that was how our lolos wooed their crushes—live music, late-night serenades, and sometimes even a backup singer or two. Talk about effort!
Bonus points kung may suot pang barong at bulaklak!
2. Love letters (na talagang may effort!) ✉️💌
Noon, kung gusto mong ipahayag ang iyong damdamin, sulat talaga ang sagot!
No quick “ILY” messages—back then, love meant putting pen to paper. Our lolos and lolas wrote long, heartfelt letters, sometimes with poetry, perfume, or pressed flowers inside.
Bonus points if the handwriting was on point!
3. Formal courting (a.k.a. visiting the house and impressing the Parents) 🏡💖 🏡💖
Before dating apps, there was good old-fashioned courtship. This meant regular house visits, bringing gifts for the family, and earning the trust of strict parents before a relationship could even start. (Tough, but sweet!)
4. Acts of service = Peak love language 🍚🧺
Back then, if you really liked someone, you helped out their family.
For sure narinig na ninyo ang pagsisibak ng kahoy at pag-igib ng tubig! Or fixing things around the house,
Pwede rin naman pagsama sa pamamalengke.
Imagine proving your love through manual labor—now that’s dedication.
5. Handmade gifts, personalized gestures 🧵🎁
Para sa ating mga lola, isang sweet na paraan ng pagpapakita ng pagmamahal ay ang pananahi ng panyo o pagbuburda ng pangalan sa isang admit.
Kung ang lolo mo ay may lumang panyo na may initials ng lola mo, nako, certified true love yan!
6. Pag-aalaga at pagsasakripisyo 🥺❤️
Hindi uso noon ang “soft launch” sa social media, pero kita sa kilos kung sino ang tunay na mahal. Ang ating mga lolo’t lola ay nagpapakita ng pagmamahal sa pamamagitan ng pag-aaruga—mula sa pagluluto ng paboritong ulam hanggang sa pagsuporta sa pangarap ng isa’t isa.
7. Lifelong loyalty and commitment 👵👴💕
No “situationships” or “ghosting” here—when our grandparents fell in love, it was for keeps. Many of them went through LDRs (sometimes actual wars), but their commitment never wavered. Love was a choice they made every single day.
They may not have had instant messaging or dating apps, but let’s be real—our lolos and lolas knew how to love right. Maybe it’s time we take a page from their playbook.
Kakaiba talaga ang pagmamahal noong panahon nila, ‘di ba?
Sana, may matutunan tayong lahat sa paraan ng pag-ibig noon—dahil kahit nagbago ang panahon, ang tunay na pagmamahal ay walang kupas. 💖✨
