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Hajie and Lenie share their POVs on budgeting, married life and choosing “us time” over “me time”

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750465556128Thumb (20).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>From high school sweethearts to husband and wife and proud new parents, Hajie Alejandro and Lenie Aycardo, aka Team HaNie, have a love story that just keeps leveling up. With their cute campus romance blossoming into many beautiful chapters, every moment feels like a new adventure. It’s that mix of comfort, trust, and growth that makes their dynamic so relatable for any couple going through life’s milestones together.  So how do they take on the highs and lows of their relationship? <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/chat">Kapamilya Chat</a> puts them to the test in a challenge called &quot;He Said, She Said&quot; that has them sharing their POV on everything from budgeting to tackling everyday ‘us’ moments. When it comes to handling money, Team Hanie already knows their roles. Lenie is the one who takes charge of the budget. She lays out the bills, tells Hajie exactly what needs to be paid, and where every peso goes. Meanwhile, Hajie’s more of a “go with the flow” kind of guy when it comes to spending. &quot;&#x27;Yun ang ayaw ko sa kan&#x27;ya,&quot; Lenie confessed, &quot;Bakit labas ka nang labas ng pera tapos hindi mo alam kung saan napupunta?&quot; The same goes for travel. Lenie is the organized one; she books the tickets, finds hotels and restaurants, and makes sure every detail is in place, like she&#x27;s Hajie’s personal travel agent. Meanwhile, Hajie prefers the spontaneous route with no set itinerary. But no matter their differences, one thing they agree on is that nothing beats the sense of contentment of coming home to their little family. As Hajie puts it, &quot;&#x27;Pag umuuwi ako sa bahay, sobrang kuntento na ako kasi feeling ko nando&#x27;n &#x27;yung asawa ko, anak ko.&quot; And compared to the home he came from, this one feels more comfortable and meaningful, &quot;Ma-a-appreciate mo &#x27;yung buhay at magiging grateful ka.&quot; For Lenie, just snuggling their two‑month‑old baby Marco in her arms is the best part of every day, &quot;Dito siya natutulog sa akin. Gusto ko hanggang umaga nando&#x27;n na lang siya kahit ngalay na ngalay na ako, sobrang sarap sa feeling. Totoo pala &#x27;yung matatanggal ang pagod kapag nakita mo ang baby mo.&quot; For a couple like Team HaNie, who started as high school sweethearts, being together has always felt like second nature. So unlike others who still crave “me time” away from their spouses, Hajie and Lenie would rather be with each other every second. &quot;Kahit nasa CR, ako nakaupo, tapos nand&#x27;yan siya nagkukuwentuhan kami. Bawal mag-lock ng CR kasi kakatok &#x27;yan tapos doon siya tatambay,&quot; Hajie revealed, which Lenie confirmed with a burst of laughter, &quot;Gusto namin lagi kaming magkasama.&quot; &quot;Hindi na namin kayang mabuhay nang wala ang isa&#x27;t isa,&quot; said Hajie. Awww.  May we all find a love as steady and sweet as Team HaNie’s. Catch their love journey as portrayed by Kyle Echarri and Kai Montinola in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/6/20/kyle-and-kai-on-finding-effortless-chemistry-as-team-hanie-in-mmk-makeup-story-0051">MMK: Makeup Story</a>&quot; this Saturday, June 21, at 8:30 PM, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online (KOL), and A2Z.

Team HaNie (Hajie Alejandro and Lenie Aycardo) gets real about love, marriage, and life with baby Marco.

Team HaNie (Hajie Alejandro and Lenie Aycardo) gets real about love, marriage, and life with baby Marco.