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Studying in Your 40s As DINKs Is Still Hard Work
Lina and Dex first crossed paths as polytechnic engineering students, only to reconnect years later through their shared passion for wushu.
Now in their 40s, married, and child-free, they find themselves back where they began: as students. What’s it like to hit the books again at this stage in life?
Do you even know your neighbours' names?
Befriending a neighbour is like discovering a secret garden tucked away just beyond your doorstep. The joy of spontaneous conversations about shared problems and knowing a familiar face in a bustling neighbourhood comes with an inimitable comfort.
While concerns about loneliness and isolation are prevalent in Singapore, those who've striven to start conversations with their neighbours told us that their efforts rewarded them with a sense of community and even kinship.
The Curious Case of School Counsellor Trauma
One student recalled a counsellor noticing their cane marks and suggesting they go to an orphanage. Another had their home life disrupted when a counsellor breached confidentiality and informed their parents.
It's not uncommon to have bad experiences with school counsellors. But if we’re genuinely committed to reforming mental health care in Singapore, shouldn’t we stop scaring kids away from seeking help?
The Agony of Intimacy: A Marriage Undone by Vaginismus and the Weight of Expectations
“I regret not being naughty before marriage.”
Vaginismus is more common among Singaporean women than most realise. But for one woman, the condition cost her marriage, her relationship with her parents, and her sense of self.
When You Feel Like a Stranger in Your Own Family
Why do so many Singaporeans feel like outsiders in their own families? The distance and awkwardness with the people who know you best is silently unsettling—and most don’t know how to bridge that gap.
To all the people who’ve been keeping their family at arm’s length and want to change things, this guide is for you.