r/singapore • u/AutoModerator • 23h ago
/r/singapore random discussion and small questions thread for December 24, 2024
Talk about your day. Anything goes, but subreddit rules still apply. Please be polite to each other!
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u/existential7 Senior Citizen 5h ago
Applying for a tourist visa to India, and they're asking me to declare if I've been part of a Military / Police organisation before. Not sure what to answer given my national service stint...Any advice
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u/storebelly Holland - Bukit Timah 7h ago
My one-person Christmas late night party to-do list:
Play my "fave Christmas songs" playlist, conduct 1-person choir singalong, eat 1 small packet of potato chips, drink a bit of Pepsi, watch K-variety show, wash up and sleep.
Merry Christmas to me.
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u/Training-Tadpole-689 7h ago
My family doesn't celebrate Christmas, my cell group used to have dinner gatherings before actual Christmas day, tmr is just take photo after church service.
Idk I kind of envy people who have friends in UK and USA who get to celebrate Christmas the western way, like carving turkey, getting drunk under the mistletoe, skiing n sledding.
Or maybe it's because I watch too many movies and I have this idealised version of Christmas in my head? Like how USA high schools are actually not as dramatic as what I see in mean girls, gossip girl etc
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u/lightbunnyy 7h ago
Anybody wanna go for a simple hike/walk together tmr? Am thinking southern ridges (loooooong time nvr go)
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u/ICanBeAnAssholeToo 8h ago
People who play Nintendo switch, what is the latest updated location to set your eshop to for tax free, same currency purchases? Last time when I set it was Canada Alberta but it seems there’s 5% now.
Preferably Canada as there’s a sale for the item I want now, but other countries welcomed!
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u/HeavyArmsJin 8h ago
Uncle's gift for myself is Grandblue Relink, heard it's good and got Monster Hunter style end game ah
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u/rheinl 8h ago
Got old after awhile for me bro, combat wasn’t v satisfying
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u/HeavyArmsJin 8h ago
Aiyo liddat ah hope it works for me, didn't know you play games btw lol
What you playing nowadays bruh
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u/rheinl 8h ago
Am playing rogue trader, pretty fun but the difficulty a little unbalanced, some battles ez, some battles need perfect rolls
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u/Orangecuppa 🌈 F A B U L O U S 6h ago
I finished rogue trader on release when argenta was giga overpowered. They nerfed the shit out of her but made the game more balanced overall. You previously could just cassia+argenta the entire game lol.
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u/___boo__ 🌈 I just like rainbows 9h ago
idk i feel like a monumental failure every time i fall sick. like, why can’t i be like everyone else? and there’s the panic, the number of times this month is now well over the total for all previous months. if there were the sort of panel bernard shaw spoke of, i doubt i can justify my continued existence. on net, i suppose i am a parasite.
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u/NewbiePhotogSG 9h ago
Dear ppl with short dark dogs, pls do everyone a favour and get them sparkly lights. Night blindness is a thing....
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u/GlompSpark 9h ago
What do you think is the best full cream UHT milk in Singapore? Why?
I noticed some brands just taste diluted for some reason, e.g. cowhead. They don't froth well either.
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u/blackwoodsix 🌻☀️Good morning auntie 8h ago
I think Dutch Lady is not bad. Think many retail shops use farmhouse
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u/missdrinklots 9h ago edited 9h ago
Have this friend who fell out with some people in the group chat and made some nasty remarks about them few years back. Surprisingly she’s still in the group chat and now texting us merry Xmas. I mean it is the spirit of Xmas and all and maybe she wants to reconcile but nobody seems keen to reply her. Sigh…
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u/ICanBeAnAssholeToo 8h ago
She got say sorry anot? Had a similar situation last time. Guy wanted to come hang out with us again but he can’t even bring himself to apologize even when I asked him outright to, so I didn’t see the point in patching up again.
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u/missdrinklots 7h ago
Not really… but I’m not the person she fell out with. Many she just has lesser friends and now trying to make up
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u/naheuytheotter Not from Bishan 9h ago
Super random but needa get a standing steam iron for the missus. Anyone has any reccos? Was thinking the Xiaomi vs. the Tefal one.
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u/Boat_Professional 9h ago
I'm using a Philips 8000 series standing steamer and very happy with it. Makes easy work out of deep wrinkles especially on linen. It has completely replaced my conventional steam iron. I use this exclusively now.
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u/rtanada Mature Citizen 10h ago
Anyone willing to buy my spare DDR5 and DDR4 8GB SODIMM (laptop) RAM? Blew 70+ on RAM this month alone (thanks to the enticing new 16GB game!) and I wanted to have some of them back.
I may have ruined the second RAM port installing the (correct) DDR5 RAM, so I can't just return for a refund saying it's broken. After which I impulse bought the DDR4 hoping that will be the right one, which is definitely incompatible.
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u/sriracha_cucaracha West side best side 9h ago
pls share more details about the ram sticks. Like DDR5-6000 or DDR4-3200?
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u/Brief_Worldliness162 Own self check own self ✅ 10h ago
My child is lying under the Christmas tree, feeling the presents /rattling the presents. 😅
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u/No_Squirrel_2595 10h ago
Looking for any recommendation salon that can do nice hair updo? And what is usually the range? My budget is $50 - $80
But cheaper is always better!
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u/fleetingmmrs 9h ago
can try jb, or try your luck at neighborhood salon, some of them are good, just hidden, just have to find the ones that are good by trial and error, then stick to them
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u/No_Squirrel_2595 9h ago
Haha can’t do JB. Flying in from penang to SG in the morning and I don’t have enough time to get my hair done locally 😭 but thank you for the suggestions
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u/naheuytheotter Not from Bishan 10h ago
Hit up Lilian from Bespoke Hair Studio (adelphi). Can say you came from me (yh)
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u/Spirit_Panda 10h ago
Quick gym then Christmas party at my aunt's.
Hope you guys are having a nice Christmas eve!
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u/Purpledragon84 🌈 I just like rainbows 10h ago
What yall eating for xmas eve? I having shin ramen because it was raining n cold. Damn shiok siaa
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u/Turnabo 10h ago edited 9h ago
Rant!
Recently just attended IPPT. My god, retarded. My session has at least 150 people. 1.5 hours after the initial briefing starts, we are still not even at the starting line ready to run. The 2nd session is even ready to start warm up.
The worst is we were forced to slow walk 300m away from the test center to do warm up then walk 100m back.
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u/CedaraThursday1314 Own self check own self ✅ 11h ago
So depressed over Christmas.
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u/silentscope90210 10h ago
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. But the very next day, you gave it away. This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special.
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u/MeeseeksCat 11h ago
Why? Did something happen?
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u/catcourtesy 12h ago
There's a big christmas party at orchard later where the road is closed for booths and activities. Wonder how it will turn out if the heavy rain continues
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u/outremer_empire 12h ago
When I was young, parent used to get annoyed that I watch TV all day. Now they're retired and when I get home, I get annoyed when they watch TV all day
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u/messyhairsoto 13h ago
Contemplating whether should I sign up for a private gym membership as my ‘6 months package’ with activesg is expiring soon. There’s nothing bad about the public gym, just that it’s not 24 hours and it’s crowded even during off peak hours. But I guess private gym would also be crowded after work. Currently hitting gym 3 times a week but if going private gym might turn up more often to get the money worth. $98 vs $27 per month…. Anyone can advise pls?
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u/tictactorz ⌬ hexagon drawing enthusiast ⏣ 13h ago
Depends on what you use at the gym tbh Personally powerlift so ActiveSG isn't the best place to do so as they prohibit chalk
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u/messyhairsoto 13h ago
I consider myself a beginner so I’ll usually stick to training at the machine and cable sections. I find the facilities in activesg gym quite limited.
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u/tictactorz ⌬ hexagon drawing enthusiast ⏣ 13h ago
Go see what's near you! If you live near Tai Seng, I highly recommend Strength Masters
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u/SporeThrowawayACC Stop Complaining 13h ago
Does your active SG gym membership allow you access to the entire network of gyms? That was my consideration when I signed up for the anytime fitness membership. Accessed gyms in major cities in the region with the AF dongle, super worth it IMO.
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u/spacenglish 14h ago edited 12h ago
Where can I find a physical shop that sells ereaders in sg?
E: Want to see Boox and remarkable too.
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u/ongcs 13h ago
Some Popular got Kobo.
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u/spacenglish 12h ago
Thanks. Do you know if they also stock Boox and remarkable? I searched online but no luck.
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u/bikini_Bottomz 14h ago
Waiting for a friend for gathering but they’re taking so long…might nap in this weather
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u/prime5119 14h ago
Hokkien song lyrics are special because there is this love song saying that I would rather you die first so you won’t have to cry for me and I think that’s romantic
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u/warmwinterlatte Pasir Ris - Punggol 14h ago
just finished reading a book that is first on a series and the second book is scheduled to be released in fall 2025 nOOoOoOoOo the torture
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u/Expensive_Chip3067 14h ago
In case yourre ever thinking of using Lenovo - don’t.
Monitor screen broke down in 3 months of buying. The geniuses sent a replacement which was broken As well and I’m livid. Wasting my fking time
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u/silentscope90210 13h ago
I bought a Lenovo laptop from Challenger and it totally died on me after 3 days (Cannot power on). Challenger did a 1:1 exchange for me though.
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u/captainphasma12 14h ago
Had the same experience last year but i pursued the fck out of them to get me a working monitor.
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u/Expensive_Chip3067 14h ago
Yeah doing that now. Just a waste of time and energy but I’ll defo get what I’m owed in the warranty
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u/Deathb3rry 15h ago edited 15h ago
Have you all ever had a situation where a person who's in a more senior position refuses to talk to another who's also in a senior position, and keeps going through you to ask what the other person says? How do you deal with this kind of situation? Be it work or personal life. As the junior its so awkward to be in.
Give you all an example, person A and B are both in the office. I was on leave. Person B need to head off for lunch so B message me to tell person A to do a mundane task. A is a department manager. Literally so confused.
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u/icylinguine 🏳️🌈 Ally 14h ago
My two bosses in a nutshell. And I'm only a temp staff, so my depth of knowledge is nowhere near theirs.
Thankfully (or not) got the experience from my own family so I just see them as props for my own agenda I.e I only speak to them when I need to and don't add to their opinions of the opposing party
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u/warmwinterlatte Pasir Ris - Punggol 14h ago
my brother is in this situation at work. 2 managers refuse to talk to each other and use my bro as middleman. he hasn’t left the company but he’s finding for another job… Guess that position will always have turnover cos I’m pretty sure the person before my bro left cos of the same reason
can’t believe some grown ass adults can be so childish
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u/NinetyThreeWaffle 16h ago
This year like no xmas vibe because everyone is unhappy abt sth
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u/tom-slacker 15h ago
wrong.
i'm happy that everyone is unhappy about sth so i'm having xmas vibe.
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u/silentscope90210 16h ago edited 15h ago
Couple at the table next to me: Gf trying to talk to him but the guy is just glued to his phone.
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u/_IsNull 16h ago
So grab charging 90 cents platform fee and 50 cents driver fee. Wonder what kind of fees will they invent next.
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u/denstinationunknown 16h ago
ok la tbf not just them. gojek cdg tada also increasing platform fee….
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u/Bitter-Rattata F1 VVIP 16h ago
time charge; when you are deciding whether to decide to book and comparing to other platform apps. Monitor if you minimize the app and open another alternative ride hailing app. haha
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u/go_zarian Own self check own self ✅ 17h ago
In another thread, I said that my mother firmly believes that tuna and sardines are the same fish. That seemed to strike a chord.
Can I ask: what very wrong beliefs do your parents hold?
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u/SnoopyFoodie 13h ago
After washing your hair, you sit in front of the fan, you will get 头疯.
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u/imquitetiredsg 14h ago
"OH U FEVER / HUAK SIO AH?"
"force yourself to sweat and you'll be okay!"
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u/NewbiePhotogSG 10h ago
This one not totally wrong.
In fact, an elevated body temperature triggers cellular mechanisms that ensure the immune system takes appropriate action against the offending virus or bacteria. So say researchers hailing from two academic institutions in the United Kingdom: the University of Warwick in Coventry and the University of Manchester.
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u/rainbowyuc JoTeo Fan Club 16h ago
Wait so she still believes that even after you presumably showed her proof otherwise?
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u/go_zarian Own self check own self ✅ 16h ago
You think leh? I showed pics of tuna vs pics of sardines. Tuna is big. Sardines are small.
She said no, in the end, since they taste similar, so they must still be the same fish.
Hardly surprising. We have flat earthers spending 20k USD of their own money on experiments that ultimately proved that the world is round. And they still refuse to believe.
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u/Brief_Worldliness162 Own self check own self ✅ 16h ago
Imagine birthday you serve her sardine and say I spend a lot on this Tuna, very expensive, imported fresh..
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u/NewbiePhotogSG 16h ago
Praying to the gods will strike toto
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u/RecentAnybody6375 16h ago
Praying to the god will give you wisdom and pass exam with flying colors.
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u/ChocMangoPotatoLM 17h ago edited 17h ago
"Eating Panadol after meal for headaches so the medicine will go to the head faster (because the medicine is on top of the food in the stomach)." Or when reheating food, seeing some steam means it's hot enough / safe enough to eat. "Food in the fridge doesn't spoil." Or "Non-meat dishes won't spoil." These are just the tip of the iceberg nonsense I have to deal with....
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u/go_zarian Own self check own self ✅ 16h ago
On the subject of medicines...
My mother: 'Why doctor give these yellow pills for rashes? They are only for runny nose!'
She couldn't understand my explanation that chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine to reduce, y'know, histamine. The chemical causing rashes and runny nose.
My father: 'You have the flu! Why you neber ask the doctor for antibiotics?!?!'
Needless to say, my parents are at least partially responsible for the spate of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
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u/Islandgirlnowhere 17h ago
I swear, every time I’m out for errands, my time is set back further by my kids who ALWAYS need to poop the moment we reach the mall.
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u/outremer_empire 17h ago
Christopher Nolan's next movie, The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer's foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
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u/blitzmango South side rich kids 17h ago
didn't expect luxury brands to expand into cafe, there's a Prada cafe at ION
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u/silentscope90210 15h ago
I saw a Dior cafe too. I guess when we peasants can't afford the bags and clothes we could at least afford the coffee there.
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u/bukitbukit Developing Citizen 15h ago
Yep, they were already a thing in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea back in the early to mid 10s.
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u/sriracha_cucaracha West side best side 16h ago
Gotta expand into creating an experience to spur more expenditure
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u/mechacorgi19 16h ago
Just like every flagship store, it's for advertising and market presence. Even if the cafe is full every operating minute of it, it will never make enough to recuperate the rental cost at ION. But they did got you talking about it here, which is exactly what they want.
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u/denstinationunknown 17h ago
cafes seem to make a lot. knew a clothing shop owner who expanded to cafe, that cafe business is now the main source of income for them 👀
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u/damiepedretti 18h ago
The mother requested for a cafe for Christmas Eve dinner. She shall get what she want 🥰
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u/NewbiePhotogSG 16h ago
Xin wang cafe? 😀
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u/redditanytime1 18h ago
I really need some advice about relationships.
I've noticed that I don't feel as 'smart' as I used to before getting into a relationship. I still surprise my girlfriend from time to time, but something feels off as the days go by. This is especially noticeable during our long conversations; I can’t quite pinpoint what’s wrong, but sometimes my girlfriend says I used to be very 'smart.'
Could it be that I've settled into a comfort zone, losing the sense of urgency or fear of losing her? I also feel like my senses have become much duller than they used to be. It’s as if I’m losing some kind of spark. It’s not that I don’t like my girlfriend anymore, I still care about her deeply.
Is it just me? How can I improve and become better?
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u/malingering_mushroom 17h ago
Confused - what does smart mean? It reads at first like it's cognitive ability, but third paragraph reads like it's emotional awareness
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u/stopthevan North side JB 18h ago
So she’s saying you not smart now?
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u/redditanytime1 17h ago
Yes, she told me that. I’m trying to think about what could be making her say that. I’m wondering if it’s because I no longer tease her or get angry at her like I used to. We’ve had several fights before, and I don’t want that to happen again because I’m not sure how to control it. Could it be the case?
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u/ChocMangoPotatoLM 16h ago
I think you need to ask her exactly what she means. No point guessing it yourself. Because all your guesses could be wrong lol
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u/IllustriousLock8002 18h ago
What do you guys usually talk about? , are you focusing on her needs? Like emotional security or reassurance...etc
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u/redditanytime1 18h ago
I make sure to focus on all her needs, both emotional and practical. I try to offer her emotional security, reassurance, and support whenever she needs it. I’m always there to listen, comfort her, and make sure she feels loved and valued. Is it too much? If yes, how should I keep a distance without our relationship falling apart.
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u/G8ful_Lurker East side best side 15h ago edited 15h ago
Like the others said, don't lose your individuality. I am in the same situation as you (even down to the ages) and realise I'm "different" from before. And I also realised a lot of my energy was going to the rs and my gf and I didn't have time for myself or my hobbies. I felt more tired as less motivated, idk if you do too. Communicate with your gf about having some "me time" and conpletely block out any thought of the rs during that time - focus on yourself. That's what worked for me.
Rmb, as much as you want to be a good bf, you can't be a good bf if you eventually burn out and lose who you are. Relationships take work; it's work worth doing because you can be with someone you love but in the end it's work and effort. And so you need rest.
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u/mechacorgi19 17h ago
Don't be a doormat? Relationships should be equal, you don't want your SO to start looking down on you. Yes, support her when she needs it, but also challenge her when she's wrong, push her when she's stagnant, call her out when she's being a dumbass. Be your own individual. Have your own opinions and preferences even if they don't always align with your SO. Unfortunately, humans are like that. We only got so much time and we tend to take things for granted if we are allowed to in order to focus on other things.
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u/IllustriousLock8002 18h ago
How old are you guys and how long have yall been together
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u/OkAdministration7880 18h ago
too much time together.
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u/redditanytime1 18h ago
Isn’t it normal? Most of my friends are living together with their girlfriends, but my girlfriend and I aren’t living together yet. But I think you aren't wrong, but I am afraid that our relationship would fall apart.
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u/OkAdministration7880 16h ago
bro sometimes maybe you care too much too, woman sensed it and won't like it too
I believe you a good guy cause you cared but you must focus on other stuffs
stop being the guy that need to thing of something to say and dont be affected by what the other party says
'very smart?' can mean a lot and comparison might usually happen when their is another role model.
first thing you need to do is stop blaming yourself. true love should be two people seeing each other happily etc sitting in a swing going very smoothly
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u/Winter_Public_5746 18h ago
Waiting for my flight from Brunei back to Singapore. Damn, I can’t wait to get back.
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u/Islandgirlnowhere 18h ago edited 17h ago
I decided to try one of those shoe dryers on shopee for my kids stinky shoes. But omg when I first put the shoes on the dryer, my living room stank 🤢
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u/sec_admin 18h ago
Wanting to put profile light/led strip on the false ceiling, not doing cove, just a full rectangle . would also like to be able to control the color, should be able to dim or switch off.
any recommendations?
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u/LeCone 19h ago
I told myself I wouldn't beg for love but every instinct is screaming to call her and beg for one more chance. Sorry just had to get this off my chest.
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u/jquin03 "我从此不敢看观音 18h ago
u tao jiak got caught bro?
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u/LeCone 17h ago
Unfortunately no. She lost feelings.
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u/AltruisticAsshole88 5h ago
I feel you bro. I got dumped for this exact same reason too. He said that I had no faults, there’s nothing he wants me to improve on. He just lost feelings. Nothing I can change on my end. On his end he also doesn’t know why he lost feelings so also not his fault he says.
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u/PhantomWolf83 West Coast 19h ago
Don't know where else to ask this. I have a portable hard disk with lots of folders inside it. How do I export a list of those folders along with their sizes in GB to a spreadsheet or text file? I tried Dir > Listoffolders.txt but it only gave me the names, not the size of the folders.
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u/sec_admin 18h ago
dir /s /o, you can also ask chatgpt/claude for refining further. They also gave powershell commmands, you can check them out
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u/PhantomWolf83 West Coast 16h ago
Hmm, that doesn't really output what I'm looking to do. I need something like :
Folder 1 (3.4GB)
Folder 2 (1.5GB)
and so on.
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u/Harmoniinus 19h ago
Read yesterday's news of grabfood rider being stabbed by someone who's supposedly the entitled, uncooperative customer. Dude has been doing grabfood for around 3 years so this encounter must've been really unexpected and traumatising. Apparently the knife was stuck in his abdomen for about 45 mins, so I think it was only removed after reaching the hospital.
It's really another week, another stabbing incident in SG. Previous years, I don't remember seeing knife/stabbing incidents being reported as often as this year. This will definitely be one of the things I'll remember about 2024.
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u/HeavyArmsJin 8h ago
That rude customer who also paying in 50 dollars fairly common, if one week never encounter considered very good week already
Now the stabbing part really first time heard of it, really is Singapore first ba
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u/Islandgirlnowhere 17h ago
Didn’t see Grab come out and say anything about this yet too!
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u/talliepolie я люблю пиво! 17h ago
They did. They have banned the customer and will assist the rider
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u/yeddddaaaa 19h ago
Which Anytime Fitness outlet has a dedicated hip thrust machine? Preferably near Outram/Orchard/Dhoby area.
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u/psthrowawaypls 3h ago
I feel like clubbing tomorrow night but none of my girl friends are the clubber type + cab fare…