Recently, I had to run some lunch-time errands in the Central District of Hong Kong. If you know Hong Kong, you know that from noon to 2 pm, swarms of office workers descend to the walkways to quickly fill their…
Recently, my tween child surprised me with a simple request: he wanted to start catching public transport on his own, just like some of his friends. My first reaction was a mixture of defensiveness and worry. Was he not grateful…
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Symptoms can include rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, feelings of choking,…
Dear Agony Aunt, I’m writing today because I’m struggling with feelings of deep resentment in my marriage, and I’m not sure how to navigate these emotions. I’m a 40-year-old married woman with two young children. I am a corporate professional…
In recent years, social media has become a dominant force in our lives, shaping how we communicate, share information, and connect with others. While social media platforms offer positive benefits such as opportunities for connection, community, access to information, motivation…
It is a new year, and you wonder if you are ready for a new relationship after coming out of a long one. Navigating the aftermath of a long relationship can be quite the emotional journey, where taking sufficient time…
What is a narcissistic abuser and why is it so hard to leave them? Studies have shown that it takes survivors of abuse an average of seven attempts before they leave their abuser for good. Let’s understand what is behind…
In the intricate dance of human relationships, emotional affairs are a subtle yet powerful force that can disrupt even the strongest bonds. Unlike physical infidelity, emotional affairs involve a deep, often hidden, emotional connection with someone outside the primary relationship.…
An emotional affair is like a secret garden of feelings—a connection that goes beyond platonic friendship but stops short of physical intimacy. Picture it as a bridge suspended between friendship and romance, swaying in the winds of emotional closeness. It is often…
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, and a lack of work-life balance. It is a widespread issue affecting many adults in various professions, but also stay-at-home parents juggling the mental load of…
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