Dream proposal scenarios

How the BTO system influences expectations

Is a wedding proposal even necessary?

Proposal as a test

Engagement purgatory

Timelines and relationship pressure

Public proposals: Sweet or embarrassing?

Are wedding proposals in Singapore not romantic anymore?

In this episode, Kai Wen and Isabelle discuss why Singapore societal norms have changed the way wedding proposals are planned and carried out.

While many still see the need to pop the question before getting married, does the proposal itself have to be elaborate? Isn’t it just the effort that counts?

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:00 Dream proposal scenarios

4:24 How the BTO system influences expectations

7:27 Is a wedding proposal even necessary?

10:35 Proposal as a test

13:00 Engagement purgatory

16:04 Dealing with timelines and relationship pressure

19:05 Public proposals: Sweet or embarrassing? 

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Hosts: See Kai Wen (seekw@sph.com.sg) and Isabelle Kumar (ibellekumar@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim and Yang Jiesan Cruz

Executive producer: Elizabeth Law

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Are wedding proposals in Singapore not romantic anymore?
In this episode, Kai Wen and Isabelle discuss why Singapore societal norms have changed the way wedding proposals are planned and carried out.
While many still see the need to pop the question before getting married, does the proposal itself have to be elaborate? Isn&rsquo;t it just the effort that counts?
Highlights (click/tap above):
0:00 Dream proposal scenarios
4:24 How the BTO system influences expectations
7:27 Is a wedding proposal even necessary?
10:35 Proposal as a test
13:00 Engagement purgatory
16:04 Dealing with timelines and relationship pressure
19:05 Public proposals: Sweet or embarrassing?&nbsp;
Follow See Kai Wen on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/qfwqQ">https://str.sg/qfwqQ</a>
Follow Isabelle Kumar on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/vRrH">https://str.sg/vRrH</a>
Hosts: See Kai Wen (<a href="mailto:seekw@sph.com.sg">seekw@sph.com.sg</a>) and Isabelle Kumar (<a href="mailto:ibellekumar@sph.com.sg">ibellekumar@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim and Yang Jiesan Cruz
Executive producer: Elizabeth Law
Follow the Headstart On Record Podcast here:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://str.sg/3psqrx">https://str.sg/3psqrx</a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a>
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All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: <a href="https://str.sg/wvz7">https://str.sg/wvz7</a>
Get more updates: <a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts">http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
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Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.
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Get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan & See Kai Wen

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producer: Elizabeth Law

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.
Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan &amp; See Kai Wen
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producer: Elizabeth Law
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Headstart On Record

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.
Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong &amp; Joanna Seow
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.