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I Visited Singapore On Holiday 25 Years Ago. Here’s Why I Never Ended Up Leaving

“Oftentimes, home is not where you were born, or even where you grew up, but rather where you feel the most connected.”

“As Singaporeans, we tend to have a hard time accepting unconventional paths, especially because our society is result-driven.”

“Admittedly, I had little faith that I would survive this challenge and successfully complete it.”

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Tried and tested advice from a dating app veteran, from navigating toxic dating rules to coping with insecurities.

"I was in my final teen year, but it felt like now or never to brag about embarking on my first solo travel before turning 20, and to Bali!"

"Growing up, I was a mummy’s boy. Here’s what I've learnt from moving out of my parents’ nest and setting up my own den."

There are some stereotypes and shared experiences we all jump to at the mention of insurance agents. But are they all really that bad?

After years of chronic sleep deprivation, I decided to try waking up at 5am for a week to hopefully fix my sleep schedule.

"People use YOLO to justify doing wild and wacky things, but true YOLO spirit should be living by our own terms of what “fun” means."

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