Relevant Facts 1.

disagreements between the parties exists because she found him to be indecisive and with propensity to rely on his mother for major decision making. 2. In their first anniversary, sometime in October 2000, the parties broke up because of a third party issue on the part of the respondent. 3. respondent proposed marriage to petitioner for the first time but she (petitioner) declined because they have no means to support a married life as the respondent had not finished college at that time and has no stable job at all 4. they were married in a civil rite

5. disagreements between the petitioners perfectionist attitudes against the respondent being less persuasive, disorganized and cluttered behavior 6. Petitioner would always remind the respondent about their church wedding, but respondent would always make excuses such as his phobia of getting married in church 7. through the entire nine (9) years of their relationship she tried to endure the hardship and waited for the respondents decision, hoping that after all the sacrifices she made, they will have the church wedding. 8. Petitioner even went to consult a counselor in order to save their marriage, but her efforts resulted unsuccessful since there were lots of issues that were not resolved between the parties 9. The day before they decided to part ways, both parties talked about their situation; respondent had even confessed that he had cold feet and was tempted to back out during the day of their civil wedding. 10. He added that the reason why he is afraid and does not want a church wedding was because if something goes wrong with the marriage, he will not be able to get out of it. 11. they have not seen each other for several years and all lines of communication between them had been severed. Arguments 1. his psychological incapacity through his possessive behavior towards respondent. The respondent displayed domineering, insensitive and arrogant behavior and treatment towards the petitioner. 2. During their marital life, respondent likewise has a sense of entitlement and arrogance when he continues to show his less persuasive, disorganized and cluttered behavior. The respondent also refused to give due respect to petitioners emotional needs. Further, respondent fails to understand the simple concept of respect and humility to be given and accorded towards the petitioner.

3. The psychological incapacity of respondent is GRAVE. Respondent is incapable of faithfully carrying out the ordinary and essential duties required in a marriage. He is without regard whatsoever for the sanctity of family life as shown by her indifference toward his wifes feelings and needs. His total lack of sensitivity and respect for his wife shows lack of consideration and cruelty when he would emotionally and verbally abuse her. 4. when respondent deliberately failed to provide emotional and financial support to his wife, despite having his own job. Instead, he remains dependent on the assistance and support of his wife as well as that of his family. 5. Incurable. Petitioner, through her efforts, even attempts to salvage their marriage by seeking guidance from families and even a marriage counselor proved futile, mainly due to respondents unwillingness to accept change and responsibility and admit that their marriage possible collapse was partly his fault.