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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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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To Post or Not to Post? Navigating Social Media Boundaries
Is a relationship more stable when the world isn’t watching? In the eighth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo explore the decision to keep an entire dating life a complete secret until the moment of engagement. The episode breaks down the concept of "Context Collapse”, the digital phenomenon whe…
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Why 69% of Your Fights Will Never End 📉
Is it possible that the small, recurring fights in a relationship are actually never meant to be "solved"? In our seventh episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo tackle the science of conflict, starting with the staggering fact that 69% of relationship disagreements are perpetual and baked into our per…
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When You're Not On The Same Cleanliness Wavelength
Can a relationship thrive when one partner sees a mess and the other sees "living space"? In our sixth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo tackle the friction between a cleanliness-focused partner and one who is naturally more easy-going. It turns out, different hygiene standards are about more th…
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When Your Love Languages Don't Match 💔
Is it possible to love someone deeply but still feel completely misunderstood? In our fifth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo get raw about the friction that happens when love languages collide. It turns out, showing love in your own "language" doesn't always count if your partner isn't fluent i…
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