I’m a 28F and I’m still a virgin. It’s a long story why but basically I have never had a boyfriend before. I didn’t start dating till this year because I wasn’t ready for a long time.
I know I’m late to the game but I’m scared that men will be turned off by me once they find out I’m a virgin.
I’m not waiting for marriage. I’m waiting until I’m in a relationship with someone, I can trust him, and I feel safe with him.
For context, I used to be really shy and introverted but I have really improved on my social skills and myself over the years.
I am more outgoing, social and fun to be around I think. I also think I’m a great time in my life to meet someone and I feel like my best years are ahead of me.
Netizens’ comments
Different strokes for different folks. Not everyone will mind, others will. I just say be weary of dudes who obsess over you being a virgin, telling you how you’re not like other girls or how you’re “wife material” for being one. They’ll also play the long game and bait you into a relationship if they’re desperate enough.
If they’re good people they won’t mind, I think it’ll just depend on your personality and how you go about it.
No. Any decent man would wait, and be honored to be your first. Especially because you specifically said you want to trust the person.
I don’t think so. I’m 30 (and a guy) and a virgin. Lot of reasons why, lot of baggage I’m still unpacking, but, I hope no one everholds it against me.
No men will be against you being a Virgin. But they’ll want to take it. Be selective on who you share that with. Make sure they make you feel comfortable and safe your first time.
Over 4,000 cases were detected from January to October this year resulting in over $1.4 million in penalties
Recent operations at the land checkpoints also showed cases involving home ware and furnishings,as well as fashion and personal accessories, are on therise
Singapore, 9 November 2023 – In the first 10 months of this year (January-October 2023), Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints saw 4,669 cases involving travellers and importers who failed to declare and pay duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST) for dutiable and taxable goods. The total amount of duty and GST recovered was $14,190.67 and the total composition sum (penalty) imposed was $1,422,460. In its latest operations at these land checkpoints in October, Singapore Customs (Customs), together with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) detected 58 cases and recovered $624.45 in duty and GST. $9,700 in composition sums were imposed. While tobacco-related cases make up half of the cases, cases involving home ware and furnishings, as well as fashion and personal accessories, like parts of furniture items, curtains, luxury bags, shoes and belts, are on the rise. About 28% of the cases from the recent operations are from these categories.
“It is not worth to take a risk and pay more. We have seen people trying to evade duty and GST as low as $10 to as much as $2,000 and they end up paying 1020 times more. Some may even get charged in courts. We urge all travellers and importers including couriers to use the Customs@SG web application to declare and pay for their overseas purchases truthfully, including goods carried for or on behalf of other persons,” said a Singapore Customs spokesperson.
During the operations in October, Customs and ICA officers directed more than 200 inbound cars and travellers for enhanced checks. During these examinations, the officers detected a variety of irregularities. The following were some detections for which composition sums were imposed:
Importation of goods for sales or commercial purposes by importers and couriers
A male Work Permit Holder failed to declare 10 sets of night curtains in his vehicle which were intended for commercial use. The amount of GST involved was SGD $60.40 and a composition sum of SGD $600 was imposed.
Overseas purchases by travellers
A female traveller was found with two undeclared luxury bags. The amount of GST involved was SGD $57.65 and a composition sum of SGD $575 was imposed.A female traveller was found with two undeclared luxury bags and apparel. The amount of GST involved was SGD $56.45 and a composition sum of SGD $560 was imposed.
A female traveller was found with one undeclared luxury bag and belt. The amount of GST involved was SGD $31.30 and a composition sum of SGD $310 was imposed.
Undeclared cigarettes and tobacco-related products
A female Singaporean was caught with two packets of undeclared cigarettes concealed around her waistline. As the cigarettes did not comply with the Standardised Packaging (SP) requirements, they were disposed of at the checkpoint.
A male Singapore Permanent Resident was found with four packets of undeclared cigarettes in his bag at the bus arrival hall. Similar to the above case, the cigarettes were disposed of at the checkpoint as they did not comply with SP requirements.
We will continue to conduct enforcement operations, including joint operations with other government agencies regularly, as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with Singapore’s customs and tax laws; as well as to ensure the security of our borders.
Under the Customs Act, any person who is in any way concerned in any fraudulent evasion of, or attempt to fraudulently evade, any customs duty or excise duty shall be guilty of an offence and will be liable on conviction to a fine of up to 20 times the amount of duty and GST evaded or jailed for up to two years.
To avoid the hefty penalties and for their own convenience, we strongly encourage importers and travellers to make an advance declaration and payment for their dutiable or GST goods up to three days prior to their arrival in Singapore, using theCustoms@SG Web Application. Those intending to pay for their dutiable and taxable items upon arrival may do so at our Customs Tax Payment Office at the various checkpoints.
If they are unsure of the applicable GST import relief entitlements or duty-free allowances, they may also consult Singapore Customs officers at the Customs Tax Payment Office. Members of the public can obtain more information by calling the
Singapore Customs hotline on 6355 2000, or referring to our website
From 1 July 2020, all cigarettes and other tobacco products imported into, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Singapore must comply with the SP requirements. Cigarettes and/or tobacco products that do not comply with the SP requirements will be disposed of at the checkpoints. Travellers must ensure that their cigarettes and/or tobacco products comply with the SP requirements before making a declaration and payment via the Customs@SG web application.
For a smooth and hassle-free arrival experience, we would like to remind all importers and travellers to strictly abide by Singapore’s customs and immigration laws as failure to comply may result in penalties and prosecution. The Singapore authorities adopt a zero-tolerance stance on any illegal activities. ICA will continue to conduct security checks at the checkpoints to safeguard our land, air and sea borders against smuggling activities that may pose security threats to Singapore.
I 28F have been in an open relationship with 31M for 10 years. Recently, my partner slept with 2 girls off tinder who wer just one night stands and I got a bit itchy down there so we booked in appointments at the gp.
The gp my partner had turned out to be the same one I had a few days later, he was young like our age and really easy to get along with.
He was made aware of our open relationship and done testing to make sure we were all clean to get back to it.
Unfortunately I forgot to shave for the day so I was a little embarrassed when I spread my legs for him to take a swab haha. He pleaded for us to get more regular testing as well.
The next doctor visit followed a few days later, he seemed pretty happy to see me but what I needed to do couldn’t be done so he instead started doing mental health questions as I mentioned one of my kids are special needs and parents in this situation usually struggle.
During the questions he did seem a bit flirty and making me blush a lot. We discussed video games and lotsa chill stuff.
The questions about my open relationship came up a fair bit even when it was off topic, he seemed pretty interested in the whole thing. The appointment lasted like 45 minutes and he didn’t charge me for it.
Since then I have been having fantasies about sleeping with him and I have another appointment in a few days.
Should I turn on the flirting and see what happens? I’m not sure if I can act normal in the next appointment because I will be too wet to think haha.
Maybe he was just being nice and I’m going to make a fool of myself. Will be finding out soon anyways.
The first time we watched a movie together he stroked and took my hand. We feel comfortable with each other and recently also cuddle and stroke each other (not erogenous zones) arms, face, hair, neck, belly…
Yesterday I lay on his chest, his arms were around me and I stroked his arms. He started breathing more heavily and I noticed afterwards he had come in his pants (without touching him there).
He realized I noticed and felt very embarrassed about it, his face turned completely red. I didn’t really know what to say or how to react so I just laughed it off and went to get him some tissues.
I also realized it must have happened 2/3 times before because he would sometimes put on “more comfortable” pants while we were watching a movie.
He is not a virgin, but he has hardly any experience. I wonder if this is normal and what it means. Does he suffer from premature ejaclation? Will it go away or will he continue to come so quickly?
Netizens’ comments
OP you are misinformed, at least some of those are erogenous zones on most people, and the rest can be fairly intimate depending on the nature of the touch.
Take it as a big compliment honey. He is obviously very well into you and fancies you like hell. It can happen when the hormones and senses are overwhelmed. In this case your proximity and smell and touch.
This happens with both genders. I have a close female friend who came from making out without direct genital contact all through her adulthood.
I think I feel bad for the guy. He’s trying very hard to not be creepy or make you uncomfortable, but he’s super into you and you keep giving him all this attention which if he’s anything like me being turned on can be super uncomfortable if not painful.
I hate my wife she deserves what’s happening to her
I’ll keep this short. She cheated with a coworker. 4 years long affair. She was carrying his child when she met an accident. She lost the baby as well as her legs. She’s in wheelchair now and can’t ever walk again. I’m STUCK with her.
Her coworker had his cake and ate it, I’m the one paying for it. I already drained our entire savings on her operations and getting her to senses.
Now we are without savings, I’m doing 100% of the finances and housework while she stares at the window thinking about the lovable memories with her despicable coworker.
I can’t leave because we have little kids and I’ll be painted the bad guy because that’s what this society does. No matter how much we accomplish, it’s less or unappreciated.
At this point, I hope she dies! I can’t take it any longer.
Do you think divorce is that easy? I spent all of our savings to get her home from hospital and then she drops the big news of her infidelity.
Now I’m the only money maker in the family. I have to do the work, do the kids and take care of house all by myself.
Despite all that, I asked her to visit therapy. I grew up without a home. I know the importance of family. Divorce isn’t easy. I’ll have to split up everything (house, car, bank, even our kids) This is not easy!
Leaving someone you spent 20 years of your life with when they are at this condition is not easy! I see her weeping, I see her laughing maniacally and it breaks my heart!
I can’t attend therapy or file for divorce because this will further break her down and I don’t want that. Sometimes you have to sacrifice yourself and your needs! I hate her so much that I freaking love her!
Does anyone have a problem of arguing with everyone in their life?
My parents hated me since I learned to talk because of this. And I started arguing with people online.
At work, no one likes me because I have strong views and argue with everyone. My friends also do not like me because of this, I kept quiet to make friends and the moment I tell my views, no one wants to hang out anymore.
In my defense, I think that everybody else is wrong. But I don’t want to argue. How do I be “normal” like everyone else and have peaceful conversations?
Netizens comments
I guess you could try to see things from a different perspective? Like try to face the issue from others’ point of view. And don’t be so quick to disagree or disapprove someone’s view. Be cool-headed, calm and collected. All the best 🙂
“i think that everyone is wrong” LOL
Nothing wrong with this tbh its just what you do after, are you talking down and being rude to people telling them they are wrong and you are always right? (assuming this is the case since everyone hates you lmfao) Could it also be that its not so clear as your are right and they are wrong and more that both you and the other party are right and its just a matter of perspective/understanding? Try not to look/talk down to people just because you are right, try to be more compassionate and understanding and talk to people kindly, not with a know it all attitude. Noone likes that.
“In my defense, I think that everybody else is wrong.” That’s the root of the problem. Nobody is correct 100% of the time, that includes you. Having an ego that isn’t humbled down gives rise to cognitive biases and makes us think we’re right all the time.
Don’t focus on wanting to be right, focus on getting it right. What that means is, treat conversations as if you and anyone who are discussing on a particular topic, are both doing so to get to the truth in a neutral way that considers both party’s points of view and objective evidences/logical thinking. Not your version of truth or their version of truth. I understand this can be difficult because not everyone has this mindset and some people just want to proof they’re right. If you think they’re wrong, don’t use labels (idiot, fool etc), don’t use directly/passive aggressive language and don’t talk over them loudly. Those only serve to set up a heated argument, not a constructive discussion.
Learning when is the right time to convey your thoughts, and doing so tactfully is important. For example, if you and your group of friends are just talking about what food tastes the best, there’s no point arguing with them over something as trivial as this. Next time you want to argue with someone, ask yourself, is starting an argument with them a productive thing to do? Or do you just want to show them you’re right to feed your ego? If you just want to feed your ego, then make yourself shut up.
There’s a saying: “Never miss an opportunity to shut up.” – Mark Twain. I repeat this quote to myself if I sense I’m going to start a foolish and meaningless argument with someone.
It was my birthday and nobody remembered. I shouldn’t be upset because it’s been this way my whole life but I am (30F)
This sounds really pathetic but I had my 30th birthday a few days ago and I didn’t get anything at all.
I’m not a horrible person but I’ve never been popular. My work organized a card & collection for everyone else when they have a birthday or engagement or buying a house.
I thought this year I would get something. My manager knew it was my 30th so I was hopeful but I didn’t get anything.
I have no family or friends or partner (he ghosted me 6 months ago) so I’m used to celebrating alone. I decided to buy myself a theatre ticket to see a musical but I was so down about everything that I didn’t go.
I’m done with it all honestly. Another year gone and have nothing so there’s no point. I shouldn’t be upset but I am.
Netizens’ comments
Hey I was exactly like you a few years ago. No partner, friends didn’t really care about me, family were in a different country so it was like they didn’t exist.
I used to let birthdays and holidays go by because I felt so awkward trying to reach out to people. I was so lonely and it nearly killed me.
I don’t have any advice for you other than start small and change some of the small things that make you miserable.
For me that started with quitting my job and relocating, and then I made friends at my new job and things started slowly to get better.
Nowadays I’m in a happy relationship and have a small number of friends that I’m very dedicated to. Things do get better if you’re willing to make a change. DM me if you wanna talk.
A girl shared a story of how she took a DNA test one day as her boyfriend had bought her a DNA test kit as a birthday gift and after using it, she found out that she is not related with her relatives who have taken the test before.
Here is the story
“Here is a bit of context before the story.
I am born and raised as an Eurasian in Singapore.
My boyfriend got me a DNA test for my birthday, and I took it. I’ve always been curious about my maternal grandfather’s family, because both of his parents have very ambiguous pasts and were children during WW2 so we’ve always suspected they were Jews who fled Europe during WW2. The results seemed to suggest that (I’m 19% Ashkenazi Jewish) but that’s not what this is about.
My mother has a huge family and two of my cousins on her side have taken DNA tests through the same company and all of us have opted to be visible to any relatives who’ve taken the test. According to my results, I’m not related to either of them, nor am I related to anyone who showed up as relatives for them.
So, someone in my mother’s family was adopted, or someone had an affair that produced a child, or something. I’ve had to make my cousins keep this a secret until we can work out what is actually going on. I’ve started reaching out to my matches and I’m going to chat to my mom and my grandma to see if they have any explanation for this.
I kind of regret doing the test, because I really don’t want to cause drama. The only reason I’m even looking into this further instead of pretending I never saw the results is because my cousins know.
Maybe that makes me a coward, I’m just scared of anything changing or anyone being mad at anyone else and me being the cause of it.”
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Girlfriend Doesn’t Want to Post Relationship on Social Media. Worried about Co-Workers
Me (M28) and my girlfriend (F29) have been dating for 1 year and a half. I’ve already met her family and her friends and we are very serious about the relationship.
She’s been very hesitant about posting any pictures or anything about us on social media.
Recently, it has gotten even worse after tagging her in a Facebook post I saw (we are both looking for an apartment).
She basically said she doesn’t want me to tag her in any posts because she doesn’t want people to see anything about our relationship.
She tells me that it’s because of her co-workers and that her co-workers like to gossip and create drama.
I understand keeping the relationship private, but this seems like overkill. Especially after dating for a year and a half.
What’s the best way to sit down and talk with her respectively about our relationship and social media?
Netizens’ comments
she needs to remove her coworkers from Facebook. just tell her to tell them she isn’t using Facebook anymore.
i work in a company and i have the same issue with coworkers gossiping and causing drama. in particular this 1 person who always talks crap about every single person behind their back.
i specifically don’t add anyone from my work on my Facebook because of this particular person. i have a Instagram/twitter that is work related/business and i just add coworkers on that.
