The Couple's Classroom
The Couple's Classroom
Ever wonder what happens when the "Perfect Couple" on your feed has to figure out who’s doing the dishes? The Couple's Classroom is a weekly deep-dive into the unglamorous, hilarious, and often messy reality of modern love. Hosted by the laid-back James Wong and the high-energy Hazelle Teo, this show treats every relationship milestone as a lesson to be learned.Social links:
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The Wedding Day Episode
When two content creators get married, you have a podcast shot on the actual day. The episode documents the fast-paced nature of modern wedding milestones, culminating in a humorous behind-the-scenes reality where their wedding planner is forced to frantically wave from the sidelines to shut down…
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The Final Week Before The Wedding
What happens to a partnership when the long-term planning phase ends and the high-pressure reality of the final seven days begins? In the seventeenth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo face a new classroom as PD Denn steps in to conduct a raw, last-minute check-in just one week before the wedding …
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How James Passed the "Mum Test" with a 2 Hour Kitchen Chat
What happens when a couple opens up the classroom to the person who has observed their individual growth from infancy to adulthood? In the sixteenth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo sit down with Hazelle's mother for a deeply reflective bilingual conversation on family dynamics, generational mil…
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How James' Mum Knew That Hazelle Was The One
What can a couple learn from the person who knew them first? In the fifteenth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo are joined by James's mother for a special Mandarin-language session. As James's "first teacher," she shares the foundational values that shaped his childhood and the observations she h…
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What 30 Years of Marriage Taught Us ft Evelyn Tan 🕊️
What does a relationship look like after thirty years, four children, and a lifetime of shared career highs and lows? In the fourteenth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo are joined by veteran host and actress Evelyn Tan to discuss the long-term reality of "happily ever after.” The conversation …
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Wedding Planning 📝 - Navigating Finances, Guest Lists, and Family Expectations
Is your wedding for you, or for everyone else? In the thirteenth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo get honest about the mental and financial load of planning a wedding in Singapore’s $1.25 billion industry. They discuss the transition from wanting to be a "hands-on" bride to realizing the necessi…
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The Hard Conversations Every Couple Avoids
Is a relationship truly healthy if the difficult topics remain untouched? In the twelfth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo tackle the "hard conversations" that most couples avoid for an average of six years. From the weight of cultural expectations and age gaps to the terrifying responsibility of…
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The Truth About Gender Roles 🏠
Is a happy home built on equal chores or clear expectations? In the eleventh episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo dive into the often-unspoken world of gender roles and household labor. They discuss how their own family upbringings serve as a mirror for their current partnership, leading to a balanc…
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The Friendship Lesson: Friends, Boundaries, and Support Systems 🤝
Does getting attached mean losing your social life? In the tenth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo examine the "dyadic withdrawal” phenomenon, the research-backed tendency for couples to lose close friends once they become a pair. The episode explores the shift from individual social circles to …
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Why Marriage Prep Isn't Just for When You Have “Problems"
Is marriage preparation a sign of a struggling relationship, or a strategic investment for a successful one? In the ninth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo are joined by Dr John Tan, Executive Director of CARE Singapore, to discuss the necessity of marriage prep. The episode introduces the power…
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