Engaged? Nadine Lustre on real score with James Reid

MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress Nadine Lustre denied speculations that she and on- and off-screen partner James Reid are engaged. 

In an interview with Boy Abunda in the talk show “Tonight With Boy Abunda,” Abunda asked Nadine: “Are you engaged? Are you secretly married? Nag-propose ba si James sa farm?” 

Nadine answered “No” to all of Boy’s questions. 

The “Ulan” star, nevertheless, said that she cannot imagine her life without James: “Parang no. Iiyak ako. Kasi iba talaga. I’m really, really thankful that he came in to my life. It was so different before.”

“‘Yung naging transition ko from who I was before to the person I am now is so beautiful na kahit hindi na kami ni James, he will always have a place in my heart,” Nadine said.

Since her relationship with James began three years ago, Nadine said she changed a lot for the better. 

“I can say that I changed a lot in the relationship for the better. Before po kasi ‘yung mga small things, sobrang nagwo-worry ako palagi kasi I’m an over-thinker. So madalas akong nag-anxiety,” Lustre said.

“But now kasi, I’ve learned how to handle it properly, to let the bad stuff go. I don’t hold grudges anymore, I’m always positive. If something bad happens, hindi na ko ‘yung, ‘Oh my God, ano gagawin ko?’ I think logically na and I strategize kung ano ang gagawin ko at kung paano ko lalampasan. I’m very calm now. And I learned how to communicate and open up.”