HEART, NOT MIND
MANILA, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
(PHILSTAR) By Helen Flores - (PHOTO - Red roses are displayed
in a stall at the Dangwa Flower Market in Manila on the eve of Valentine's Day.
EDD GUMBAN)
MANILA, Philippines - More Filipinos would follow their heart over their mind
when it comes to love, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed
yesterday.
The survey showed that 54 percent of adult Filipinos would follow their
heart, while 45 percent follow their mind.
It also found nearly seven in 10 Filipino adults would not change their
religion in the name of love.
Following one's heart rather than mind over matters of love is more prevalent
among married Filipinos and those with live-in partners than those who are
single, the SWS said.
In particular, 64 percent of those with live-in partners and 55 percent of
those married would follow their heart rather than their mind when it comes to
love.
In contrast, 52 percent of those who are single would follow their mind and
46 percent would follow their heart.
By age group, a majority of those aged 18-54 would follow their heart over
their mind when it comes to love – 54 percent among the youth (18-24), 56
percent among the intermediate youth (25-34), 57 percent among the middle age
(35-44), and 54 percent among those aged 45-54.
There are slightly more of those 55 years old and above – or 51 percent to 48
percent – who would follow their mind than heart.
The SWS noted that following heart over mind was higher among Class E or
poor, and those with less education.
In contrast, most (52 percent) of middle-to-upper classes ABC would follow
their mind rather than their heart in the name of love.
At the same time, 52 percent of college graduates would follow their mind
rather than their heart.
FROM MALAYA
PHL PSYCHIATRIC ASSN WARNS: TOO MUCH
LOVE WILL KILL YOU
How do I love
thee? Take care.
The Philippine Psychiatric Association, has warned that, as the song goes,
too much love will kill you.
"Too much love is really dangerous. Huwag tayo masyado magmahal. Yung tama
lang. Leave something for yourself," said PPA publicity officer Dr. Bernadette
Arcena.
She said being too much in love and suffering from a broken heart could lead
to depression and lower self-esteem. Worse, it could result in obsession and
insecurity.
"You're not in your proper mind anymore," said Arcena.
"Don't despair. There is another chance for you to love again. If you have
been with a bad person, maybe there is someone better meant for you," she said.
And now, for the numbers.
In predominantly Catholic Philippines, almost seven out of 10 Filipinos will
not change their religion in the name of love, the Dec. 3-7, 2011 Social Weather
Stations survey showed.
The survey, which had 1,200 respondents, said 68 percent of adult Filipinos
would not exchange religion for love while 31 percent would.
It also revealed that the number of Filipinos who are very happy with their
love life has risen to 59 percent compared to the previous 55 percent.
Thirty-one percent said their love life could be happier while 9 percent claimed
to have no love life.
In making decisions about love, 54 percent said they would follow their heart
while 45 percent would follow their mind.
In the battle between heart and mind, 54 percent of Filipinos said they would
follow their heart when it comes to love, compared to the 45 percent who said
they would follow their mind.
The heart rules more among those who are married (55 percent) and those with
live-in partners (64 percent). Among the singles, 52 percent said they would
follow their mind and 46 percent would follow their heart.
Those aged 18-54 would also follow their heart. But the 55 years old and
above group would rather use their heads.
Contrary to the belief that women are more emotional, the SWS survey said
more Filipino men (56 percent) than women (51 percent) would follow their heart
when it comes to love.
Among the respondents, happiness with their love life is higher among those
who are married and who have live-in partners.
In Makati, the city's social welfare department will deploy mobile beauty
parlor services in barangays Kasilawan and Carmona that would give its senior
citizens free beauty care and relaxation services like manicure and pedicure,
foot spa, haircut and hair dye/color, and massage therapy.
Chief News Editor: Sol
Jose Vanzi
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