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When women can dream big dreams
I look forward to the day when the barriers preventing girls and women from dreaming big dreams - and having the confidence to live up to them - are broken once and for all. -myp - my paper
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Plunge into the present
It's loveliest to live in the moment - but with a clear eye on forever so we hold on to what's important in life, plus a glance at the past so we profit from its rich lessons.
Love: A market analysis
I've crunched the numbers and figured out how women in their 30s can still sell themselves in the marriage market.
Women should speak up on sexual harassment
Reader: Going by anecdotal evidence, women still form the bulk of victims in sexual-harassment cases. But most choose to keep their silence on the matter. -myp
Why romance in S'pore has fallen flat
We probably hear the question, 'Shall we apply for a flat?' before, or at least more often than, the more important one, 'Shall we get married?'
Is the cure for a break-up a hook-up?
The risk of casual flings is depression and greater exposure to STDs. Perhaps there is wisdom in reconsidering how to nurse a wounded heart. -myp
Marriage is not for wimps
In marriages, it's not the size of bank accounts that matters; it's the attitude that accompanies the bank accounts. -myp
Bridges through the ages
The fear of ageing shrinks personal horizons - as it did for this young passer-by.
The problem with money
Money - especially the sudden presence or the sudden lack of it in one's life - has the power to change the way a person behaves.
Not all Gen Y-ers are spoilt brats
The Generation Y demographic are perceived to be people who are always late, disloyal, prefer branded apparel and tend to set unrealistic goals. Going bankrupt is one of their last fears. -myp
Time to log off and meet up
I'd be unhappy if my partner were to only email and sms me - and call that communication.
Belt-tightening is for bores
With talk of the looming financial crisis, it's as if S'poreans are trying to outdo each other to cut down their luxuries to prepare for bad times ahead.
Ugly men are a joy to have around
Handsome men may be good for your ego but he can also wreck your life.
Thrice divorced? Let her speak on love and marriage
Someone who has had three failed marriages should know about marriage and family life. -ST
Don't stereotype foreigners like Dr Love
To label someone with failed marriages as not qualified on love and marriage reflects shallow thinking. -ST
Toughen up, Asian damsels
While women in the West like to carry their own groceries and lift their luggage, Asian women here favour the damsel in distress look. Is this the men's fault? -myp
In search of a good death
We all want a good life but a good death is equally important.
Why I chose a China bride
As things turned out, I found a woman who knew exactly what she wanted - in Kunming. -ST
Doing time for emotional crimes
I happen to be dating someone who, unknowingly or not, wants to punish me when things go wrong. -myp