Ellen Adarna says better single: ‘Mas okay ko og walay partner’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana actress and social media personality Ellen Adarna believes she would be better off without a romantic partner.

Speaking during the second part of her guest appearance on Kuan On One with host Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Adarna reflected on relationships and the compromises that come with them.

“Mas okay ko og walay partner,” she said.

(I feel I would be better without a partner.)

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According to Adarna, she has come to realize that she enjoys having the freedom to do things on her own.

“Kay naa man koy gusto buhaton nga di nako kinahanglan i-consider ang lain tao,” she explained.

(Because there are things I want to do in which I need not consider other people.)

Choosing peace over drama

Adarna said she does not like conflict and prefers peace of mind.

She admitted that relationships inevitably require adjustments, something she has learned through experience.

“Naa man gyud kay i-consider nga laing tawo. Naay compromise. Naa kay hunahunaon,” she said.

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The actress added that she tends to “switch off” once she decides a relationship is over.

“Pag moingon kog di ko, di na ko,” she said.

(If I say “no more,” that means no more.)

She shared that she has never gone back to a former partner.

Knowing her deal-breakers

Adarna also revealed that drama is one of her biggest turnoffs.

For her, cheating is non-negotiable.

“Kanang mangabit, dili gyud na pwede,” she said.

(Having an affairs is unacceptable.)

She clarified, however, that red flags and deal-breakers are different.

Some issues, she said, can still be discussed and worked out. Others are simply unacceptable.

Lessons from experience

Adarna previously joked that growing up around the Temple of Leah, which her grandfather Teodorico “Dodong” Adarna built in honor of her grandmother, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna, contributed to her high standards in relationships.

She also recalled advice from her late father, who often reminded her not to settle and not to allow any man to make her feel less than she deserved.

Looking back on her experiences, Adarna said she has learned to value peace and independence.

And while she acknowledged that relationships require love and effort, she suggested that there is also happiness in being comfortable with one’s own company.

“Mas okay ko og walay partner,” she said.

(It is better to have no partner.)

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