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14/09/2025

#12270: Encountered Entitled Elderly Couple in the Lift (So Annoying 🙄)

Are you a millenial or a Gen Z in Singapore? Have you ever encountered entitled elderly people in Singapore? I know I have. I will encounter one at least once a week.

But yesterday was the one that really irritated me as all hell. So I was about to leave my home yesterday morning and as usual I will take the lift down to the void deck. And as I was entering the lift, I noticed a familiar elderly couple that was already in the lift. I've seen them a lot over the years because I grew up in that HDB block but I've never spoken to or interacted with them. They have their lives and I have mine.

The lift descended another 2 levels down and a second elderly couple entered the lift and were standing in front of me facing the lift door. When we finally arrived at the ground floor, I had to allow the second elderly couple exit the lift before I could exit.

Once they exited, I started to walk out when the male of the first elderly couple tapped me on the shoulder and the following is the conversation that transpired:

Annoying Uncle: "Walk faster la! Can don't block the way or not?"

Me: "Uncle, how am I blocking? I had to allow the other couple to exit the lift before I exit right? What's your problem?

Annoying Uncle: "You blocking the lift door ma!"

Me: "Since when I block the lift door?"

Annoying Aunty (His stupid wife): "You were blocking the door! You don't ever do that!"

Me: "Can you stop repeating what your re**rd husband said like a broken tape recorder? Do you expect me to push the previous couple so that you can exit faster? Is it because you are self entitled?"

Annoying Aunty: "You talking back because you got poor upbringing! All the young people these days so rude to the elderly and talk back because they are poisoned by the westerners and their values!"

Me: "At least I know how to respect people not like you! No wonder your kids moved out and refuse to come visit you!" *stormed off*

Frankly I think that in our society, somehow a lot of the boomers and pioneers think that they are entitled to respect and they do not have to earn it. I believe that everyone, young or old is deserving of respect and the respect is earned and must be mutual. You don’t just demand it as if the whole world revolves around you. Such people are the bane of our society.

Really spoilt my day and pi**ed me off! 🤬🤬🤬

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12270

14/09/2025

#12267: To the other half of my soul

When I looked into your eyes, the world seemed to stand still. It’s like stepping out of time—a feeling that words struggle to capture. It’s not just a gaze. It’s not even just a feeling. It’s something much deeper—something sacred. In that moment, nothing else exists. There’s only us. It feels like I’m staring into eternity, not in a poetic or dramatic way, but in the most real, grounding, unshakable sense. You are not just someone I’ve met—you are someone I’ve remembered.

There’s this overwhelming recognition. It’s not logical, not something I can explain. It’s soul-deep. Ancient. Like I’ve known you forever, like our hearts have spoken in a language beyond sound, across lifetimes. Even before we spoke, I felt you. And once we did, everything inside me whispered, “You are the one I have been feeling!”

When I’m with you, I can’t hide. There’s no armor thick enough, no mask convincing enough to fool you. You see straight through me. You see the parts I’ve kept in the shadows, the wounds I’ve tucked away, the doubts I never dared speak aloud. And what overwhelms me most is this: you still look at me with love, with understanding, with acceptance. You didn’t flinch. You didn’t turn away. And somehow, I see all of you too. Not the version you show to the world, but you. The raw, unfiltered essence of your soul—something uncannily familiar to me. It doesn’t matter how long we’ve known each other in this life. My soul remembers you. It always has. You’ve lived in my dreams, in my quietest longings, in the spaces between my thoughts, and even before I met you, I felt you. I knew you were out there. Now that you’re here, every piece of me that once felt lost has started to fall back into place.

You see the parts of me I’ve hidden even from myself. When you stared at me like that, I felt stripped bare, as if my soul was standing naked in front of you. Every mask I’ve ever worn to protect myself. You see it all. The light, the shadow, the love, the fear, the strength, the vulnerability. Therefore, the intensity of our connections can be overwhelming. There are moments I want to run from you—not because I don’t want this, but because it’s so real. I’ve spent years building walls, adjusting to life behind emotional armor. And then you came along, and with a single look, you shattered them. That kind of nakedness (soul nakedness) is something I never expected nor prepared for. I don’t think I was prepared for the intensity of it. I don’t think anyone really can be. Because it doesn’t feel like a relationship in the way we’ve been taught to understand. This isn’t about roles or expectations or surface-level compatibility. This is something else entirely. It felt cosmic as if two halves of the same soul were coming back together after lifetimes of separation.

There’s something magnetic about this bond. Something that pulls me closer even when I try to keep a healthy distance to catch my breath. I can’t ignore it. I can’t rationalize it away. I feel it whether we’re together or apart. I feel it in the silence, in the stillness, or even in the chaos of everyday’s hustle. It doesn’t matter how far you are physically—you’re always with me. A part of me. Like an invisible thread connecting our hearts, our thoughts, our energies. I tried to walk away, tried to ignore it, buried it, rationalized it—but I know the truth. It’s not something I could choose—it’s something that is. A force greater than us, something that lives between our souls, and it’s been there all along.

And I’ve come to realize—In every connection that didn’t last, in every moment of longing I couldn’t explain, it was you. It was always you! Now that I’ve found you, I finally UNDERSTAND why nothing else ever truly felt complete. Why everything before you felt like trying to recreate a dream I barely remembered. Because you are the other half of my soul. You were my beginning. It’s not just that I love you—it’s that I am YOU. And you’re ME. We are two halves of the SAME SOUL who found each other again in this lifetime. And now, here we are, inexplicably bound. What we have defies logic. It doesn’t need to MAKE SENSE. It simply is. And I’ve come to understand that some of the most important things in life don’t come with explanations. Could such connection be explained by quantum entanglements? I do not know… Do you have the answer?

But I know you. I know your heart, even when you struggle to show it. I know your soul, even when you sometimes don’t have the words for it. I know the pain you’ve carried, the dreams you’ve tucked away, and the love you’ve held back. I know it because I’ve felt it too. Because they are mine too… Despite the confusion and intensity, there’s peace in all of this. A quiet knowing that I am where I am meant to be. That you are where I belong. That whatever path lies ahead, it’s meant to be walked with you. Not perfectly. Not without challenges. But with truth, with love, and with that same soul-deep recognition that brought us together in the first place.

You make me want to become more. Not for you—but because with you, I remember who I really am and should be. You don’t complete me—you reflect me. And when I see myself through your eyes, I finally understand what it means to be whole. Your strengths are my weaknesses, and your weaknesses are my strengths, and together, we are one. We are not identical; we are complementary to each other.

So no matter what comes our way, no matter how difficult it gets, remember this: I am yours. In every sense. In every lifetime. And you are mine :)

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12267

14/09/2025

#12250: Platform Workers in SG – Let’s Be Real

Everyone loves to complain. Especially platform workers—drivers, riders, delivery folks. Prices too low, hours too long, platform taking too much cut. And every forum post ends the same way: “Unfair.” But let’s call it what it really is—comfort in complaint. Because if you’re still doing the same thing every day, knowing it doesn’t serve you, then maybe it’s not just the system that’s broken. Maybe it’s the will to pivot.

Here’s the thing: there are always better-paying jobs. Always. But better often comes with a cost—structure, bosses, KPIs, less “freedom.” And some just can’t deal with that. They’d rather hold on to the illusion of independence than deal with accountability. So they stay. But here’s the catch: if you choose to stay, then own it. Stop complaining about a game you refuse to stop playing.

There’s power in knowing your limits. There’s even more in pushing past them. The moment you realise that nobody is coming to save you—not the government, not the platform, not the algorithm—you either level up or get left behind. Complaining won’t raise your rates. Strategy might. New skills will. A shift in mindset definitely.

If your end goal is to be free, then move like someone who wants freedom. Not someone addicted to comfort disguised as struggle. Because the real trap isn't the job. It’s staying where you are while telling yourself you have no choice.

So no, this isn’t an attack. It’s a mirror. And you can either smash it—or use it to check your blind spots.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12250

14/09/2025

#12247: Toxic Ex

Sorry I just needed a place to rant about something that’s been pi***ng me off.

My partner (A) has an ex (B) who is so toxic even till now.

A and B had been together for a few years, but throughout the relationship, B was a constant red flag. B would lash out their emotions onto A and would stress A out till the point A had wanted to commit Su!c!de. Would constantly track A’s location through A’s phone and would forbid A to make friends with people of the opposite gender.

When they broke up, B couldn’t accept it. B tried constantly to harass A and tried to get A to patch back. When A didn’t reply, B would started harassing me.

I had been friends with A for a while and watched him deteriorate rapidly during the last year of their relationship. When they broke up, a friend and I constantly check on A as we were worried about A’s mental state.

Slowly, A and I started having feelings for each other and got together after A had moved on and healed. B got to know and B went crazy. B couldn’t accept that A had moved on and started causing trouble for us. (B had initially congratulated us and stated she was so happy for us and hoped she could find someone just like how A had.)

B had harassed us at our workplace, making calls to spread untrue lies and even accused A of cheating. (B had cheated in their relationship by going on a date with another person mind you).

Things got so bad that A and I had to leave the workplace due to the nuisance and trouble B had caused. Workplace bullying became a result of the trouble and lies B had spread. B even went so far as to contacting A’s parents to get B to patch back their relationship.

B would also texts me and tell me lies about A. Saying I would regret being with A. B even admitted to our mutual friend that they had caused trouble at our workplace on purpose as B had wanted me and A to break up. (I was healing from depression and anxiety during the time B caused nuisance.) Not gonna lie, the whole saga made my depression and anxiety worse and made me have thoughts of Su!c!de.

B even admitted to our friend that they had even planned to come down to our workplace in person to spread more untrue crap. (Thank god we left before B went through with it.)

We finally had enough and had blocked B from all contacts (phone, social media, etc). Around the same time we had also moved to another place as B knew where I stayed. (A was staying with me during our relationship).

It’s be 3 years still the whole saga and A and I are still together, relationship strong as ever.

But even till now, B is still being an ass. B had started posting on social media, calling A insults and spreading untrue lies about A. B claims to be “helping people who been through abusive relationships” when B was the emotional and mental abuser the entire time.

The work really is full of weird people with terrible personalities.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12247

30/03/2025

[POLL] #12225: The Entitled Duo

So, there’s this couple… let’s call them "A" and "B" from certain 2 Bank. They came to us with a project, and at first, everything seemed professional. We met a few times, and the vibe seemed cordial. They were confident, experienced, and seemed like they knew exactly what they wanted. But soon enough, we learned we were dealing with something entirely different.

Right from the beginning, we offered them a pretty big discount due to some delay on our end. Honestly, it was a way to build goodwill and get the project off the ground with no friction. But instead of appreciating it, they demanded more. They weren’t satisfied with the initial offer, pushing for an even bigger cut. It felt like we were being taken advantage of. Still, after a lot of back-and-forth, we finally agreed, hoping it would lead to a solid working relationship.

But man, that was just the start of it. They treated my colleague and me like we were beneath them. They acted like we were lucky to be working with them, even though it was the other way around. Their attitude? Pure entitlement. They had a way of speaking to us that was condescending and patronizing, making us feel small and unimportant. Every time something didn’t meet their standard, they were quick to point fingers. "This isn’t right," "This wasn’t what we expected," even though we had done everything according to their requests. They didn’t just want answers—they wanted perfection, and they weren’t afraid to let us know when things didn’t meet their expectations.

They were also incredibly quick to accuse and threaten, often trying to shift the blame entirely onto us for anything that went wrong. If something was off, they didn’t look inward but immediately pointed fingers. Whether it was about deadlines, materials, or decisions, their response was always the same: someone else was to blame. And if things didn’t go their way, they didn’t hesitate to escalate, making it clear they were ready to take legal action. They played the “you’re in trouble” card at every turn, as though it was a power move they could pull to intimidate us into compliance.

As the project neared completion, the payment discussions became increasingly difficult. Instead of agreeing to settle, they came up with excuse after excuse, asking for more discounts, claiming issues with the work that weren’t really there. The work was done according to the agreed terms, but they continued to deflect and try to avoid paying. And it wasn’t just us—other contractors who had worked with them also faced similar delays and excuses. Every company that tried to request payment was rejected with more stories about how "something went wrong" or "there were issues with the work." It became clear that this wasn’t just our problem, but part of their regular pattern.

They were rude and demeaning, often making sarcastic remarks or belittling us during both in-person and written communication. Their tone was always sharp, like they were looking for any reason to challenge or criticize us. And get this: their first helper ran off, and their second only stuck around for a week before they couldn’t take the pressure anymore. They’d make impossible demands, set deadlines that were way too tight, and then, when we couldn’t meet them, they’d threaten us with lawsuits. It felt like we were constantly walking on eggshells, with them waiting for an opportunity to shift the blame onto us.

Now, here’s the real dilemma—should this be reported to their respective companies? I mean, the way they treated us was downright demeaning, and I’m honestly shocked that people like them are in positions of power. It makes you wonder how they even got to these roles with such an entitled attitude and lack of respect for others. I’m not sure what good it would do, but it feels wrong to let this kind of behavior slide when it’s so toxic.

*Options*:
1. Complain to their company
2. Just ignore and move on

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12225

30/03/2025

#12221: Education in SG may not be as good as it seems?

Whenever I asked new citizens why they would migrate to Singapore, the main reason they usually gave was that Singapore provides a good education. Thinking about it, is that really true? Maybe it is true for Maths and Sciences, but definitely not true for languages. It is a common sight to see Singaporeans scoring a B4 and below for O-level English, especially C6 and D7. Meanwhile, they are proud of scoring As for Chinese. Little do they know that our O-level Mandrian is actually equivalent to Taiwan, China, and Malaysia's primary school level. As a result, when people ask what our native language is, do we really have one? Since many struggle in both English and Mandarin (for the Chinese), does that mean many Chinese Singaporeans are functionally illiterate (excluding those who excel in English or Higher Chinese)? That seems to be a huge problem in Singapore, as we don't seem to have a language we're particularly proficient in.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12221

30/03/2025

#12209: What Should I Do?

I'm the previous OP whose husband cheated when I was 5 months pregnant.

I gave chances and chances as I do not want a broken family for my son.

We recently moved in to our 3-room BTO flat in January 2025 and our baby is now 2 months old. He is now embarrassed that I have informed my whole family of his infidelity and hesitate or refused to attend my family events and just let me go alone.

I felt very sad seeing my cousins with their husbands and children while I'm the married woman with a baby going alone to family functions or events. Might as well I divorce for real and be single mother.

My 3-room flat is still not MOP 5 years and I'm just thinking should I tahan until 5 years or give the House up to preserve my mental health. His family is not supportive and is blaming me mostly for his infidelity "can't keep a man"

His mom said "Why didn't you divorce when you was 5 months pregnant, now good you already have a house, then now want to divorce! Nvm let her go back stay at her parents' place with her cats!", "Nvm son, you married her also your clothing all not in order and so messy your bed, might as well just be single", "Maybe if last time son u with ur ex, maybe won't end up like this".

Should I tahan until MOP 5 years or just call it quits? I'm now 25 years old, I'll be 30 by the time MOP 5 years.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12209

30/03/2025

#12208: What Should I Do?

I'm the previous OP whose husband cheated when I was 5 months pregnant.

I gave chances and chances as I do not want a broken family for my son.

We recently moved in to our 3-room BTO flat in January 2025 and our baby is now 2 months old. He is now embarrassed that I have informed my whole family of his infidelity and hesitate or refused to attend my family events and just let me go alone.

I felt very sad seeing my cousins with their husbands and children while I'm the married woman with a baby going alone to family functions or events. Might as well I divorce for real and be single mother.

My 3-room flat is still not MOP 5 years and I'm just thinking should I tahan until 5 years or give the House up to preserve my mental health. His family is not supportive and is blaming me mostly for his infidelity "can't keep a man"

His mom said "Why didn't you divorce when you was 5 months pregnant, now good you already have a house, then now want to divorce! Nvm let her go back stay at her parents' place with her cats!", "Nvm son, you married her also your clothing all not in order and so messy your bed, might as well just be single", "Maybe if last time son u with ur ex, maybe won't end up like this".

Should I tahan until MOP 5 years or just call it quits? I'm now 25 years old, I'll be 30 by the time MOP 5 years.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12208

30/03/2025

#12206: I am mean

I really hope this pest gets killed. Sounds normal, except it's a human. -.-

This person has been so kaypoh about me, to an irritating level. You know how ppl wanna know what you do, but this one literally asks it's friends to keep a watch over me. Constantly worried and tries by all means to create obstacles in my progression. For ex, when I go on a date with anyone, they literally spread rumours about me to my date, as a random person. A few of my dates told me the same thing like how a random guy told them bad untrue stuff about me. Since they don't know me, they don't know if it's true and they choose to ghost me eventually.

Worse thing, I have rejected this idiot yet, obsessed.

I'm a 30 F, btw. They are older than me. How dumb, free and desperate are they

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12206

30/03/2025

#12204: Stalking must report?

I am stalked by my ex sch person, who literally stalls car near where I leave from home, I've seen him do the (keep an eye on her sign?) to his two friends, everytime I pass by the blk area.

Its harmless stalking or watching or staring and them talking amongst themselves, but not like casual but targeted watch and talk. So when I see them around but I feel very uncomf, almost as if my privacy is gone kinda feeling. They stare like vampires.

Do I report to police? Cos idk if they are taking pictures of me when I pass by leh.

Why gimme unnecessary stress, if only they could just be normal. I will ignore if they ever talk to me tho, or for sure report but they just always stare and ps ps after I pass by. So odd.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12204

28/03/2025

#12202: People who're so pressed about USA's politics/issues seriously needs to get a life. No seriously, get a fu***ng life.

There's people that I know, who aren't even from the USA, get so pressed about USA-only issues that have absolutely zero impact on their lives. Like, why are you so emotionally invested in the price of eggs in USA when eggs in our country are doing just fine? Why are you raging about Donald Trump, Elon Musk, or Republican policies like you're a USA senator? I get it if it’s about global issues that affect humanity as a whole, like wars, genocides, humanitarian crises. But if it's just "OMG the USA has a price hike because of Trump! This is outrageous! The USA citizens deserves better!! I'm so angry!!!" like...dude.... why does it matter to you that much? Just say "Oh, that sucks," and move on with your day, you know, like how you did after you read every other country's issues?

When another country faces a serious crisis, like whether it’s war, famine, or natural disasters, these same people barely bat an eye. They just say, "Oh, that’s bad," and move on with their lives. But when the U.S. has the smallest inconvenience, suddenly, it’s an international emergency and they’re so pressed about it. Why the double standard? Why does every minor issue in the U.S. deserve extreme attention, while actual crises elsewhere barely get acknowledged?

And don’t even get me started on the level of personal hatred some people hold for certain figures. Take Elon Musk, for example. Look, I’m not a fanboy, I don't care much for what he's doing, but I don't hate him, just neutral. Whether you love him or hate him, his companies are still making advancements in tech, space, and energy. But then you have people like this guy I know who takes it way too far. One of Musk’s rockets exploded mid-air, and this dude actually posted, "Man, if only Elon was on that rocket." Seriously? Wishing death on someone over personal dislike? And then he says, "If I see a Tesla, I'd throw rotten eggs on it." What kind of childish, petty nonsense is that? You don’t like a guy, so now you’re vandalizing random people’s property just because they drive a car made by his company? What kind of logic is that? Elon is still a billionaire, still making money, still working on his goals. Your hatred literally means nothing to him. Like him or not, he's at least making a difference, how about you?

This whole obsession with USA's political buzzwords is another thing that just makes no sense. People who aren’t even in the USA are out here arguing about left-wing vs. right-wing, calling people "conservatives," "liberals," "MAGA supporters," or "woke snowflakes" etc like they have a personal stake in it. Like... bro....why do you care? If you're going to be that passionate about something, why not talk about our country’s issues or other country's issues that actually matters more? Why not highlight actual humanitarian crises that are being ignored?

Before you give some NPC answer like "let people do whatever they want" or whatever, I'll say it this : People are free to care about whatever they want, but if you're going to be this emotionally invested in something that has no direct impact on you, at least be consistent. If you have the energy to be outraged about USA politics, at least acknowledge that far worse things are happening in the world. And if you're just hating on someone like Elon Musk for the sake of it, maybe take a step back and realize your energy could be used for something actually productive. Otherwise, you're just screaming into the void while the billionaires you're mad at continue to make money and ignore you entirely.

All in all, seriously, for your own good, please get a life. I know your life probably have no meaning to the point you're so bored that you have to feel like you're involved over something you aren't and tell people how it impacts you when it didn't. Stop being a sore loser, and focus on bettering yourself already. Get a life. Seriously. Get. A. Life.

Grow the f**k up.

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https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12202

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