We’re excited to announce the launch of “On Your Mind”, a groundbreaking new podcast dedicated to exploring mental health and its intersection with Singaporean society.
In each episode, we invite our community to submit any questions or stories about the theme of the episode, which our team of counsellors will provide their insight on! On Your Mind aims to provide practical advice and foster a deeper understanding of mental health issues that our community faces within the context of Singapore’s unique social landscape.
We’re excited to announce that for our inaugural episode of On Your Mind, we will dive into the topic of situationships—those often confusing and complex relationship dynamics where things aren’t quite defined.
We want to hear from YOU! If you’ve had any experiences or have questions about situationships, whether it’s about navigating them, the emotional rollercoaster, or any advice you’re seeking, please share them with us!
Drop your questions, stories, or insights in this thread, and we might feature them in our episode. Your input will help us make this discussion as insightful and relevant as possible! Submissions will close on August 12th.
I just keep it as concise as possible.
1st situation. It was clear that we are just friends that care for each other after about 12 years of friendship. Used to like her more than that but she is a single mom and her kids dont want a father figure. Guess its just what it is. People around us think that we are an item and i even jokingly proposed the idea and once seriously but i guess its not meant to be. I dont know if its also because of the stigma surrounding mental illness.
2nd. Online relationship with a gal in Brazil that was confusing cause one moment she said we were a couple and the next moment i see her photos with another guy. Happened 2 times in the past 12 years. Most likely wont work out so we are just friends.
I guess i just got bad luck with love and its okay, It is what it is.
3rd and final one was with a local girl that i met thru facebook and we were going to get married about 10 years back. Her family didnt like the idea that i have mental illness so they asked for a 20k dowry.
Im not sure about the rest that have mental health issues but in Singapore its like the ultimate curse. Worse than those who have commited crimes whom yet get a 2nd chance in society but when it comes to mental illness we arent even given a chance in Employment, Love, Social Acceptance many other thing in Sunny Singapore.
The Former President Madam Halimah Yacob did try to address and advocate this but i think we as a society have a long way to go with our conservative ways.
Okay then Have a great week Hope these remarks help out a bit
