Have you ever had a crush on someone you spotted from across the room of a party or a workplace before you stop yourself and think, “No way, he/she is way out of my league”? Of course, equality and mutual respect in relationships are common values that people strive for, but did you know that it is, in fact, a norm for people to desire/court people who are about 25% more desirable than how we see ourselves? 

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When it comes to finding soulmates, most of us focus on finding The One by a certain phase in our lives. But what happens when ‘The One’ becomes two or more, where individuals commit themselves to loving multiple partners at the same time? This brings us to question the idea of monogamy - What does it mean to couples beyond just a social construct?

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Quite commonly, men have been described to be “unromantic” or accused of “not putting in enough effort”. But perhaps men and women are just expressing and receiving love differently. In this episode of Men, Explain, let’s discuss what being romantic means in a modern relationship and how much media consumption has affected the way we perceive relationships. 

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It’s been far too long where women have been accused of being the more confusing gender. It’s time we dish out some weird habits among men that women find so relatable yet cannot seem to understand. In this episode, we invite Tiktok’s best judge of character to dissect communication styles, beige flags specific to men and what they mean, as well as how to form a more meaningful connection between both parties.

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Why do nightclubs get such bad rep? Perhaps it’s because it’s known to be the place where anything can happen under the influence of alcohol. People often associate clubbing with heavy drinking, loud music, and promiscuous behaviour. It’s not uncommon that people are against the idea of their partners going to a club when in a relationship. 

In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guest MYRNE, who happens to be a club DJ, discuss to what extent is it dangerous for your significant other to go clubbing when in a committed relationship. How do couples navigate and communicate their boundaries in such instances? Listen to find out! 

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Everyone is looking like they have their life together - a career, a romantic partner, and some have already BTO-ed or gotten a resale flat of their choice. And you? You’re in your late 20s and 30s, single, and still wondering ‘Why haven’t you found the one?’. Is it because of high expectations or are you the problem? 

In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guests - Nicholas Teo and Q tackle the problem of dating in our late 20s and 30s and question if being too single means you’re a red flag.

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‘The independent woman’, a phrase that many women wear with pride but seem to scare off potential suitors. Much talk on social media has been going around saying that dating an independent woman is difficult, or men who claim they want ‘independent partners’ do not seem to match up to dating expectations. In this episode, Sonia and our guests dive into finding out why people are so afraid to date independent women and what expectations are exactly involved. 

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“Netflix and chill?” – It’s a common stereotype that men “just want sex” while women prefer to “take it slow. When it comes to building a relationship, sexual compatibility plays a big part in the equation but is always left out in conversations due to its taboo nature. Which begs the question: Do men and women view physical intimacy in a relationship differently? What does physical intimacy mean for men and women in a relationship? Is there a gender that always wants more? Let’s find out in this episode. 

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When it comes to proposals, men are still expected to follow the traditional trajectory of planning a surprise proposal: getting on their knees to pop the question. In this episode, Sonia and our newly engaged guests, Nick & Hong Ling share their thoughts on the expectations behind proposals and weddings.

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In the past few years, we have seen more female leaders are being thrusted into the limelight. Be it in the business or political sphere. And yet, most  women still  suffer from what is commonly known as “Imposter Syndrome”. Is it harder for women to move up? Do we have more to prove? Or are we still living in a man’s world?

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