AFTER more than a decade apart, R&B singer Kris Lawrence is embracing what appears to be a new chapter with former partner Katrina Halili, admitting that if he is ever given a second chance in love, it is one he does not plan on wasting.
Kris and Katrina, who separated in 2014 after five years together, share a daughter, Katie. Earlier this year, the former couple reconnected and began rebuilding their relationship through co-parenting, something Kris said has transformed not only their family dynamic, but Katie’s overall well-being.
In an interview with Hot Takes, Kris reflected on the importance of maintaining love and respect for an ex-partner, especially when raising a child together.
“Hundred percent. As I said before, I’m a very energy-based person, right? So, the kid feels it. The kids will always feel it when you’re not okay,” he maintained.
For Kris, the balance between them as both parents plays a crucial role in Katie’s emotional development, given that she has mild autism. He explained that because their daughter carries parts of both him and Katrina, harmony between them directly affects her sense of security.
The singer went on to share how grateful he is for where things stand now, revealing that he has seen remarkable changes in Katie since he and Katrina began co-parenting more closely.
The pair first sparked speculation in April after taking a trip together to Palawan, with many netizens wondering if the former couple had rekindled their romance. At the time, however, both had been honest in saying that while they were not officially back together, they were simply grateful for the healthy setup they created for Katie.
Asked if he would be open to giving love another chance now that things are going well, Kris admitted he is already standing in a place he never expected to return to.
Looking back, he said he deeply appreciates the maturity behind Katrina’s decision to open that door once again.
And if life happens to offer him a second chance at love, Kris made it clear he has learned from the past and he will not mess another chance anymore.
“If I am given a second chance, it’s something that I am not going to f—ck up. Something that I’m not going to mess up. It’s one of those situations where [I’m like] ‘Don’t mess this up, Kris.’”
An perhaps the moment that made fans feel the most kilig came when Kris was asked what message he wanted to give Katrina.
“Thank you. Thank you for, siguro, giving this another chance. Whatever this is and whatever this will lead into. Just know that I’m here and I got you. We’re taking this one step at a time. Just know that aalagaan ko ‘tong second chance na ‘to.”
When asked whether this meant they were exploring another shot at love after months of speculation, Kris carefully stopped short of confirming anything, saying they were simply allowing things to unfold naturally. (Push Team)
