We’ve all been enamored by the rom-com tale of Anthony Jennings and Maris Racal as Snoop and Irene aka SnoRene in “Can’t Buy Me Love,” particularly in how they’ve expertly portrayed the complexities of jealousy, frequent arguments (and boy, do they have plenty), and navigating the ups and downs of romance.

But in this edition of "How Tos of Love," we're delving into the perspectives of Maris and Anthony themselves, exploring their experiences of love and their strategies for overcoming common relationship hurdles. Get ready to uncover their insights on matters of the heart!

How to apologize after a fight?

Anthony's approach leans towards the heartfelt ‘malambing na sorry,’ while Maris emphasizes the importance of verbal communication. For her, it's crucial to articulate the root cause of the conflict to ensure proper understanding and effective resolution, “Ine-explain ko lahat, bakit ko ‘to nagawa, bakit ko ‘to nasabi, bakit ganito ‘yung tono ko, para proper ‘yung communication n’yo. Hindi ka lang magso-sorry bigla.”

And they both agreed that the core of saying ‘sorry’ is owning up to one’s mistakes rather than making empty excuses.

How to show that you trust your loved one?

Communication is the cornerstone of trust for MaThon. Besides that, giving unwavering support without the need for constant reassurance is key. For instance, when Maris' partner needs to go out without her, she simply lets him do his thing without further interrogation. Maris and Anthony believe that trust blooms in a relationship with open dialogue.

How to express love without buying gifts?

The tandem underscored that love transcends material presents, so they’d rather spend quality time with their partners, as well as act with ‘lambing.’ Remember that time and affection are more priceless than material extravagance – isn’t this what “Can’t Buy Me Love” taught us?

How to tell your partner that you’re jealous?

Dealing with jealousy requires maturity and experience. We've all been through phases when expressing our feelings was a real struggle. As Maris puts it, “No’ng mas bata pa ako, hindi ako nagsasabi, mararamdaman niya na lang sa pagdabog ko. Ngayon na nag-mature na ako, sasabihin ko, ‘Baby, hindi okay sa’kin ‘to. Pwede mo ba i-explain kung bakit ko nararamdaman ‘to?’”

She added that there’s this ‘pa-cute,’ minor jealousy, but then there's the serious kind. And when it's the serious one, Anthony chimed in, it's crucial to dig into why the partner is feeling that way.

When it comes to love, according to Maris and Anthony, everything boils down to healthy communication.