Why Edgar Allan Guzman didn’t mind waiting for Shaira Diaz for 12 years

August 22 ------ One of the biggest challenges for couples in a long-term romance is the risk of boredom, which often leads to a decline in a relationship. Edgar Allan Guzman, however, begs to differ, as the 12-year wait before Shaira Diaz was fully ready was done out of respect.

Guzman and Diaz tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Silang, Cavite, on August 14, where they expressed their excitement to do anything they want. “For me, for us, willing kang maghintay para sa taong mahal mo. Para sa’kin, it’s worth the wait. Para sa kanya, kaya mong ibigay and willing kang maghintay — not just because of sex but because you love that person,” Guzman told select reporters on the sidelines of Michael V’s contract renewal four days later.

According to the actor, he valued the wait because he genuinely respects his wife. “Sa’kin, vina-value ko [‘yung paghintay] bilang respeto kay Shaira kasi sa kanya mismo, grabe ang respeto niya sa sarili niya.” “Ilang beses na kaming nag-vacation, out of the country na magkasama kami, never ko naramdaman na gusto niya,” he continued. “Never din akong nag-attempt… Totoo siya at genuine siya at [para ito] sa pagmamahal ko kay Shaira.”

Guzman hoped that his and Diaz’s intention to stay celibate would be an inspiration for those wanting to enter into a committed relationship. “Sana makapag-open ito ng eyes sa taong gustong pumasok sa isang relasyon. Hindi naman masama [maging celibate]. Masarap sa feeling at masarap sa puso kapag na-achieve mo ang ganitong [stage] sa relationship,” he said.

‘Marriage before showbiz’

When asked why he doesn’t get bored in his long-term relationship with Diaz, Guzman said he is the type of partner who constantly makes an effort. “Hindi ako na-bore kay Shaira. Kahit matagal na kami, every month, cine-celebrate namin ang monthsary. Kahit pukpok na kami sa trabaho, nag-iisip ako ng isang araw para i-gauge siya,” he said while noting that acts of service is his love language.

As one of Guzman and Diaz’s godfathers in their wedding, Michael V — who was listening to the interview close behind — said his advice to the couple is “marriage before showbiz.” While smiling, the actor nodded in agreement. He is aware that he and his wife’s earlier celibacy have gotten the attention of many, but as long as their love remains “pure and genuine” amid the noise. Guzman, however, laughed in response when asked about netizens “congratulating” him that his “wait is over.” “Salamat sa suporta. Kasi at least, sinusuportahan din nila ako. Actually, hindi lang ako. Pati rin sila, na-excite. So maganda ring [sign] na inaabangan din nila ang love story and kasal namin ni Shaira,” he said.

Source: inquirer.net