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Independent Singapore
an hour ago
- Independent Singapore
SG woman who describes her ideal hubby as having ‘facial hair, fiercely loyal, responsive at first call, and cute' gets advice to ‘visit SPCA as they have one available'
Photo: Freepik (for illustration purposes only). SINGAPORE: In a delightful twist of online matchmaking gone rogue, a Singaporean woman's whimsical wishlist for the perfect husband was met with both snark and sincerity when it was posted to SGWhispers and reshared on Facebook. Her heartfelt (and highly specific) plea began with a wistful sigh: 'Wouldn't it be nice if we could create our ideal husbands? Sigh…' She then shared her build-a-bae wish list: ' I'd want him to have some facial hair , not too tall, never shaves his legs (I find that so oddly manly), fiercely loyal (hates to flirt with anyone but myself) , responsible, attentive, quick to respond at the first trigger or call (don't have to repeat myself), funny, kind, honest, and pays for things cos his actions are louder than empty hopes,' and he must be cute. All in all, a pretty ambitious blueprint for Prince Charming 2.0—with a sprinkle of Hobbit height and caveman legs, as what followers of the Facebook page poked fun at her. The comment section was brutally grounded as one clapped back with: 'SPCA has 🐕 available for adoption. Pay them a visit.' Another offered a more interactive suggestion: 'You can play a game called Sims. If not, any game that lets you create your own avatar. You're welcome.' Then came the philosophical reminders: 'Remove your expectations and you would find the right man. Good men are not perfect, they might be 60 to 80% great only.' Someone else diagnosed her post as symptomatic of a much deeper affliction: 'You don't want a husband. You want a body slave or a fanatic worshipper. Please don't procreate.' And for those wondering about AI alternatives, fret not: 'Now China can produce robot lovers.' Despite the roasting, a few comments did try to rescue the dreamer from total online incineration: 'It's ok to dream, just remember to wake up.' Another advised: 'You must become what you want to attract.' While the wishlist might have sparked digital eye-rolls, it also highlighted a curious truth about modern dating: people want real connection, but with a fantasy flair. And apparently, with a beard and unshaven legs. Still, in a world of curated dating apps and instant gratification, her fantasy husband—responsive at first call, loyal to a fault, funny, cute, and uncomplaining—may just have more in common with a well-trained golden retriever or, if that's still too tall, may be an Akita than with the average Singaporean bachelor. In that case, maybe the SPCA suggestion wasn't so off the mark after all. Of course, we're just kidding! And here's another humorous thought: What if the dog turns out to be a Scorpio? Would that still work? Because in other news, one man has issued a zodiacal warning to all SG singles: Don't marry Scorpios! My mum and sis are one; they're masters at holding grudges, so spare yourself and your future kid the drama () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
Independent Singapore
2 hours ago
- Independent Singapore
Workplace relationships most common among Singapore's baby boomers and Gen X: Survey
SINGAPORE: Workplace relationships have been found to be most common among older Singapore workers, according to a new survey by global market research and data analytics company Milieu Insight. Notably, nearly four in 10 (38%) baby boomers and three in 10 Gen X in Singapore said they met their most recent partner at work—well above the average across all age groups. When asked about the appropriateness of workplace romance, baby boomers (38%) said such relationships can be acceptable regardless of context. However, most Gen Zs (64%), millennials (57%), and Gen X (46%) believed they are only appropriate if disclosed to HR and professional boundaries are respected. Among millennials, 23% said they met their partner through dating apps, though many also found love at school or work. The survey also found that 44% of all respondents believe romantic relationships between senior-level colleagues were acceptable, as long as HR was informed and things were managed professionally. However, one in four said that even at senior levels, power imbalances could still be a concern. Despite differing views, half of Singaporeans said they could imagine working with their partner—if boundaries were clear—though 40% believed it would blur personal and professional lines, and 37% feared it could test their patience or boundaries. Still, 54% of respondents said such relationships could stir gossip or create uncertainty among colleagues. The survey, which had a margin of error of ±4 percentage points, was conducted online from July 23 to 25 and gathered responses from 500 Singaporeans aged 18 and above. It explored how employees across different generations in Singapore feel about workplace relationships, power dynamics, and corporate accountability. Talk of workplace relationships gained attention after the viral video, which was viewed by over 100 million people globally, of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief sharing an intimate moment at a Coldplay concert. In Singapore, more than 70% of Gen Z and millennial respondents said they heard about it through social media, while only 36% of baby boomers were aware of it, with most learning about it from news platforms. Despite the controversy, 39% of all respondents found the video 'entertaining.' Meanwhile, 66% believed the relationship was 'meant to be hidden,' and 56% said the backlash stemmed mainly from the CEO's attempt to 'conceal' it. When it comes to leadership accountability, 63% of all age groups surveyed said leaders should be dismissed for either breaching company policy or engaging in inappropriate personal behaviour. /TISG Read also: Experts link rise in suicides among Singaporeans in their 30s to job insecurity, family pressures, and mental health stress
Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Straits Times
HK actor Raymond Lam and family kick off their summer vacation in Singapore
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Chinese model Carina Zhang and Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam brought their daughter Luna to Singapore on holiday. SINGAPORE – Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam was recently in Singapore to kick off his family's summer vacation. The 45-year-old is married to Chinese model Carina Zhang, 34, and they have a daughter, Luna, who turns five in September. Zhang shared photos of their stay here on Luna's account on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, with the caption titled: 'Transformed into a mermaid in SG'. 'Singapore was the first stop of my summer vacation,' Zhang wrote in Chinese on behalf of her daugher. 'I've become obsessed with The Little Mermaid lately, so my dad booked a hotel where I could watch the fish from my room, and my mum bought me a mermaid costume, making my little wish come true.' Zhang also shared photos of Lam and Luna at Universal Studios Singapore and the three of them posing at Merlion Park. According to Zhang, Sydney, Australia, is the second stop of the family's summer vacation. Carina Zhang posts on social media a photo of herself with her husband Raymond Lam and daughter Luna vacationing in Singapore. PHOTO: LUNA LAM/XIAOHONGSHU Lam also met up with local actor Ben Yeo, his co-star in the Singapore-Hong Kong TV series Yummy Yummy (2005), during his four-day stay in Singapore. Yeo, 46, told Chinese-language evening daily Shin Min Daily News in a report published on July 26 that he took Lam to his restaurant, Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat, where they spent time catching up. Lam was previously in Singapore in November 2024, when he was one of the judges at the finals of Mediacorp's talent competition Star Search. When he was in town this time round, Lam was spotted by several local fans, who uploaded videos and photos of him on social media. In one clip posted on Instagram and TikTok on July 24, the star of Hong Kong action crime thriller Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In (2024) was seen at Changi Airport's arrival hall and then boarding a car with his family. A fan posted a photo of herself with Lam on Xiaohongshu on July 25. She replied to a netizen that she bumped into him in Haji Lane on July 24. 'I was so lucky to run into him,' she wrote in Chinese. 'He was very nice and even helped me take a selfie with my camera. I was so happy.'
