Ruffa Gutierrez has just caused a stir in public opinion when **admitting that Yilmaz Bektas – her controversial ex-husband – has proposed to her again!** However, what is more surprising is that **the name Herbert Bautista has appeared in this story!** Is there a **dramatic love triangle going on?**

After many years of divorce, **Yilmaz Bektas still cannot forget Ruffa Gutierrez.** According to the actress, **this Turkish businessman has proposed to remarry** and wants to write a new chapter in their love story.

Previously, the marriage between Ruffa and Yilmaz was a **story that consumed a lot of ink** with a series of **controversies about control, tears and a noisy divorce.** But after many years, is Ruffa ready for a second chance?

What surprised the audience even more was that **Herbert Bautista’s name was mentioned in this context!** The actor and politician was rumored to be romantically involved with Ruffa, but the two never confirmed it.

Some sources claim that **Herbert had private conversations with Ruffa** about whether or not to reunite with Yilmaz.** This raises the question: **Is Herbert influencing Ruffa’s decision, or even an important figure in her love life?**

Currently, Ruffa Gutierrez has not yet made an official decision about Yilmaz’s proposal. However, the fact that she spoke about it publicly **shows that she is seriously considering it.** Will **she accept to return to her ex-husband**, or **will a new love affair appear

Public opinion is still boiling, and only time will tell **how Ruffa will continue on her stormy love journey!

Ruffa Gutierrez on relationships and age gap with exes

Ruffa reveals she was betrayed by one of her friends by dating her ex.
Ruffa Gutierrez on age factor in relationships: “I think age is just a number, honestly, kasi there’s some people daw… I mean, I don’t date a lot of young, old guys. Even Yilmaz [Bektas, inset, bottom left], surprisingly, lahat nagulat na he’s three years younger than me. The ex [Jourdan Mouyal, inset, bottom right], matagal. Kasintagal ni Yilmaz. Guys, I’m a long-termer. I don’t change boyfriends like clothes.” Ruffa is currenty dating former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista

Ruffa Gutierrez is slowly opening up about the man who inspires her today.

In an interview with Dr. Vicki Belo, Ruffa did not mention his name, but based on what she said, it can be guessed that she is referring to former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista.

The two have been linked for a long time but only now is Ruffa sharing a story about Herbert’s beautiful and positive influence on her.

Physically, that’s the first thing that you see. But for me, it’s important to get the same values. You’re God-fearing, he protects you, you feel safe with them, he inspires you to be a better person.

“And I think the person that I’m dating right now inspires me to be a better person,” Ruffa said in a conversation with Dr. Belo that can be viewed on her YouTube channel.

The actress continued, “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I wouldn’t have graduated from college if it wasn’t for him.

“[He said], ‘You can do it.’ I said, ‘Yeah, okay. I’ll just take up short course.’ The master class was common during the pandemic, three months, two months.

“I even took up Designs of Well-Being at Yale University, it was only two weeks.

“And he said, ‘No, finish your college. You can do that.’

“Now, I’m studying again, because this guy loves to study. And now I am studying again, taking up my Master’s, so he’s leading me towards the right path. Ruffa added, “Only God knows if we’ll be together in the future or not, but what’s nice is he’s directing me to that path that even though I knew I could do it, ‘Can I do it? Is this for me?’ [He said], ‘No, you can do that.’

“He makes me a better person, and I think that’s what I need now.”

DOES AGE REALLY MATTER?
Of the men Ruffa has dated, Herbert is the older one, with a six-year age gap.

Herbert is fifty-four years old and Ruffa is 48.

Ruffa is three years older than her ex-husband Yilmaz Bektas, and she is fifteen (15) years older than her ex-boyfriend, French national Jordan Mouyal.

Ruffa with ex-boyfriend Jordan Mouyal

But that’s not an issue for Ruffa.

She said, “Age doesn’t matter as long as you’re mature, number one.

“I think age is just a number, honestly, because there’s some people… I mean, I don’t date a lot of young, old guys.

“Even Yilmaz, surprisingly, everyone was surprised that he’s three years younger than me.

“The ex [Jourdan], lasted. As long as Yilmaz.

“Guys, I’m a long-termer. I don’t change boyfriends like clothes.

“Yilmaz and I were together for seven years.

“My French boyfriend and I were together for seven years. He was fifteen years younger than me but he was very mature. He was able to cope with how I am.”

Ruffa added, “But like I said, age is just a number, and for me, I can’t handle betrayal. They say guys are cheating.

“I’d rather you leave them now and just do your own thing. Why do you have to cheat so that divorce is really necessary in the Philippines?”

CHEATING AND BETRAYAL
When Ruffa mentioned the word “betrayal,” Dr. Belo commented and asked: “I know that your ex is dating one of your best friends and I know that girl coz she’s really somebody close to you and you’re such a wonderful friend. So how does that feel?”

Ruffa admitted, “In the beginning, of course you were angry, because she was your friend, right? I left because of the person.

“I left him because I didn’t see a future with him so it’s very clear that he didn’t do anything wrong to me.

“It’s just that I wasn’t growing anymore after seven years, it’s time for you to think where is this relationship going? Is it still inspiring me to be the best person that I can be?”

“I just didn’t know one of my close friends would catch him.

“I know, he’s going to date. I know because I let him go, but for my friend who’s really close to me to date, it’s more of a betrayal of the friendship.

“But now, looking back in hindsight, I know that there’s something better waiting for me.

“And that’s the reason why we didn’t get along to begin with, is because there’s something waiting for me that God has given me.

“I think it’s time for me to be with someone that God chooses for me. Not to sound super holy, but I think that’s true.

“Because, we always choose one’s that we like, that we desire.

“This time, I just wanna say, ‘God, You take care of me. I wanna leave all my worries, all my pains up to You and You’ll give me the right person for me.’

“And I think that’s the best.”