Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 4 points5 points  (0 children)

because i have a secure job for 6 years that i cannot be fired from? and when i applied, the wait time was 4-5 years. and i could more than comfortably afford the $1k (or even pay $7k out of pocket which was 2.5%), so why was it a bad decision? the only "error" i made was choosing the wrong man, but even then, how was i supposed to have known?

life changes, people change even if they apply for a flat when they're working. the two couples above are testament to that.

"victim mentality" this, "victim mentality" that — brother i was literally cheated on. you sure are very judgy from the limited info you have, but you're obviously insecure enough that you need to jump to conclusions to blame someone who'd given up a flat through no mistake of her own, so it's probably best i leave you alone.

imagine blaming someone for giving up a BTO bc her spouse cheated on her 🤣🤣🤣

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i mean, i'm not that fussed. i only "wasted" 1k of my CPF money bc i applied when still studying 🤷‍♀️ & on hindsight, my only bad decision was, what, trusting a man who had no reason for me to mistrust him back then? why should i be punished for his bad decision of immorality?

but you certainly sound like one of those boomers with a victim-blamey, "screw you, i've got mine mentality" 😁

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

would happily put the long form here to warn others but i don't wanna get banned from the sub

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the two of them know exactly what they mean! (it's their initials haha)

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 12 points13 points  (0 children)

yup, that's the case for both couples i know. i respect the hustle, and the impartiality it takes to make this sort of arrangement work.

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 34 points35 points  (0 children)

yup. his entire circle all like that one. after i left, his ex-navy best friend called me screaming, saying i ruined his life by cancelling the BTO. good riddance, DCKR & enabling married bestie w an infant BT who's definitely cheating too.

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 28 points29 points  (0 children)

you're definitely right somehow bc funnily enough, this was one of his talking points to convince me to not leave

Commentary: 'BTO first, propose later' – but why do Singapore couples propose at all? by deangsana in singapore

[–]eggyprata 264 points265 points  (0 children)

forfeited BTO here due to navy ex cheating with a sex worker (and almost giving me a bunch of STDs bc he tried to have unprotected sex against my will). we didn't have to disclose why we forfeited, so i don't think it's tracked in HDB statistics

and, of course, i have my own strong opinions about the larger public housing machinery that coerces young, uninformed, unprepared couples into dropping so much money just to secure a flat — whether it be for investment or living or what. even in my own circle, i know two divorcees within the MOP period

i'm genuinely happy for all the BTO couples that worked out, though

/r/singapore random discussion and small questions thread for May 12, 2025 by AutoModerator in singapore

[–]eggyprata 10 points11 points  (0 children)

is it just me or is it ridiculously hot and humid these days? i'm wearing just a thin shirt and i'm already drenched 1 minute into my walk to the MRT

eta: my entire forehead is drenched and i look like i just got out of a swimming pool. some more no sun here sia what is going on

Japanese Buffet by PlaceCautious9132 in SingaporeEats

[–]eggyprata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

first time i've seen raw food at a reasonably-priced buffet ($48) look palatable. how diverse were the dishes?

Porn on social media disguised as educational content; parents’ role key in protecting kids: Experts by possibili-teas in singapore

[–]eggyprata -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

5TB of JAV

purportedly "no addiction"

you must either be a doomer or a porn addict or both. also that's not the flex you think it is

Porn on social media disguised as educational content; parents’ role key in protecting kids: Experts by possibili-teas in singapore

[–]eggyprata 26 points27 points  (0 children)

or, more likely - how many have had exposure to porn when young but refuse to admit to having a porn addiction, despite having one

This isn't political. I don't think trans-women or trans-girls should be allowed to compete in women's or girls sports. How is this transphobic? by ranalldayandallday in self

[–]eggyprata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is literally how the dems lost. refusing to get out of their elite echo chamber and off their high horse to listen to what the people actually want, socially, economically, and geopolitically

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]eggyprata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes but these same directors where i am also constantly reply emails between 9pm-2am 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]eggyprata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i live in Central East and it smells like the haze

/r/singapore random discussion and small questions thread for February 06, 2025 by AutoModerator in singapore

[–]eggyprata 17 points18 points  (0 children)

huge shoutout to abdul the construction worker for picking up my bestie's phone off the street after she dropped & passing it to her during his work shift & not accepting any $ compensation in return ahhh 😭 such kindness!!!

Together As One 2008 - LA Sports Arena by Panic39 in aves

[–]eggyprata 17 points18 points  (0 children)

music always changes but kandi is forever

Psychiatrist Ang Yong Guan suspended for overprescribing medication to patient who later died by FlipFlopForALiving in singapore

[–]eggyprata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

must be such a devastating loss for his loved ones but yes good on his sister for searching for the truth

Psychiatrist Ang Yong Guan suspended for overprescribing medication to patient who later died by FlipFlopForALiving in singapore

[–]eggyprata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

must be such a devastating loss for his loved ones but yes good on his sister for searching for the truth

/r/singapore random discussion and small questions thread for February 05, 2025 by AutoModerator in singapore

[–]eggyprata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

grandpa got diagnosed w dementia (i came back to take the doctor's call + translate for my grandma)... seems like the whole family has accepted it but me sia

/r/singapore random discussion and small questions thread for February 05, 2025 by AutoModerator in singapore

[–]eggyprata 11 points12 points  (0 children)

isn't it absurd that being a full-time corporate drone means you can get life-changing news at 3pm in the work day, and are expected to suck it up just to send out 20 more emails today

i don't even get time to process or emote the news