Recently, the vlog of Dani Barretto, the son of Marjorie Barretto and actor Kier Legaspi, became a topic of conversation.

In the vlog post, Dani admitted that they were not on good terms with their father and that he was used to not having his father Kier in his life.

His aunts, Claudine and Gretchen Barretto, said that his father, Kier Legaspi, had tried several times to get close to him but his mother, Marjorie Barretto, did not want to.

It also helped to re-establish the relationship between Marjorie and Gretchen Barretto. And notice the sweetness and reconciliation of Claudine and Gretchen who once had a misunderstanding.

Image from Instagram by Julia Barretto Fan

Gretchen Barretto on her sister Marjorie Barretto

But when Gretchen was asked in an interview with OMJ on DZMM Teleradyo if she and Marjorie Barretto would be the next to hear each other, her answer was “never.”

Gretchen Barretto: “May kasabihan na ‘never say never’ pero allow me and indulge me. Gusto kong sabihin with regards to Marjorie: ‘never.’”

Gretchen said Marjorie has become too toxic in her life and that she is now taking care of her life, mental health, peace and finances.

Gretchen Barretto: “I am not ready and I don’t think I will ever be ready for Marjorie. I would not stop loving her, but I also love myself, I also love my family.”

When asked if he had ever really hoped that he and Marjorie would be able to get back together, he answered.

Gretchen Barretto: “Hindi sa tinatapos, pero may kasabihan na responsibilidad natin ang sarili nating mental health, emotionally health and yung state natin what we feel. And I feel I am most at peace without Marjorie and without the rest.”

Gretchen Barretto and Claudine Barretto reconciliation

Despite the conflict between her and Marjorie, which she admitted was a “silent war” that had been going on for four years, Gretchen was happy that she had settled with her younger sister Claudine.

It was the only question that made him feel like he loved her for who he was and not for what he had.

She was so embarrassed that she almost gave her a gift that she didn’t want. He said it made him very happy.

Gretchen Barretto: “I feel like Claudine and I are so in synced. And I am just so happy. Right now, Claudine and I is going on a honeymoon stage, parang kami lang dalawa. And I love it.”

When asked about their differences, they said they were quiet and respected their silence.

Gretchen added that she has been happy over the years with people who love her even though they are not her blood relatives.

Gretchen Barretto: “For the past so many I have found refuge, comfort and a lot of love and I feel so great with the people I am with and they are not blood-related at all.”

He thanked them for loving him and being able to enjoy themselves.

Gretchen Barretto: “I am ok and I can feel the certain sense of freedom that I can be myself without being blame of having the kind of life that I need, the life that I enjoyed.”

Gretchen Barretto is still in a relationship with her long-time businessman partner Tony Boy Cojuanco. They have one son, Dominique Conjuangco.

Gretchen was known for her honesty and straight-forwardness. This was the reason why she and Claudine had a dispute in 2013 when she said her brother had a mental health problem due to drug addiction.

In 2015, he admitted that he and his sister, Marjorie Barretto, had not spoken. But he did not elaborate on what caused it.

Meanwhile, Marjorie remained silent on the issue. It’s only heart emojis and thank you to fans and followers on social media that address the issue of his brothers and sisters.

To avoid misunderstandings between your siblings, there are ways to get closer and stronger with your brother. Here are the takeaways.

7 Ways to Strengthen and Be Happy with Your Relationship

1. Avoid family drama.

The problem is inevitable, but to overcome it, you must work together and not fight.

If there is a disagreement between the family, stay neutral and help to resolve it as much as possible.

Also, don’t gossip about your brother’s problem with others, especially if it is personal or should be staying within your family because it can develop or worsen the problem.

2. Talk to your brother about your relationship.

To have a better relationship with your brother, you must be open to your relationship with each other and say that you are willing to work hard to improve or strengthen it.

If your brother has done something wrong, learn to forgive him and move on to make your relationship healthier and happier.

3. Be supportive of the brother.

Support your child in everything, especially if they are having problems in their life.

It would be great for him to know and feel that he has a brother to lean on in times of sorrow.

4. Stay in touch.

With the help of technology it should no longer be difficult to communicate with the brother all the time. Make it a priority to get to know them and to know what they are going through.

5. Celebrate the big and little moments together.

Collect happy memories with your brother. This can be done by being present at family occasions where you can feel like you are always there in times of trouble or fun.

6. Vacation with the brother.

To strengthen your bond with your siblings, plan and vacation together. Other family members can also be included to make it more memorable and fun.

7. Consider your brother a friend.

Treat your brother like a friend you respect, love and care for. If you are an adult, do not give advice to your brother until they ask for it.

Don’t try to control or control your partner’s life even if you are the one who is more interested in it. You have to respect him for who he is and always think that no one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes.

But you should always let him know that you are always there for him when he needs you.