What is a Situationship? The term was created in Urban Dictionary in 2006 and according to the Cambridge Dictionary, a situationship is "a romantic relationship between two people who do not yet consider themselves a couple but who have more than a friendship." Meaning there is no label on the relationship with the person you are interested in and the people that are interested in you. Also you are doing all the emotional and physical parts of the relationship without the commitment of being in a relationship. Is this good or bad? LRJ discusses further into this new emerging relationship "term ..read more

You and your partner are unique individuals with distinct expectations and desires from one another. What if your partner isn't happy with you and wants you to make more money and wants you to keep improving? When your partner requests or suggests changes in your behavior or habits, it can be challenging to differentiate between their demands and genuine areas for self-improvement. LRJ delves into this subject to explore where the boundary lies. Questions Asked: - How would you handle your partner asking you to stop dressing a certain way? - What if your partner asks you to change your career ..read more

Congratulations to David on the arrival of his first baby! It goes without saying that having a baby brings sleepless nights and the challenge of figuring out how to balance raising a daughter with managing social and parenting life. LRJ has a conversation with David about his experiences before and after becoming a parent - discussing the challenges he faces and how he deals with them. Questions Asked: - How do you deal with the stress of having a child? - What are your plans for raising your daughter in Hong Kong? - Would you argue with your spouse in front of your child? - How do you balanc ..read more

What is the meaning of life? We've all heard this question before, and it might be the most frequently asked question in the world. However, it seems like no one has the answer. What could the meaning of life be? Is it money, career, happiness, or love? In this episode, LRJ attempts to explore what this question means to us and the personal significance we find in life. Questions asked: - How do you find the meaning? - What do you value? - Do you have to travel to find the meaning of life? - If our ending is going to be the same anyway, what's the point? - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com ..read more

In this episode, one of our listeners asked LRJ for advice on their relationship. Our listener's boyfriend initiated a breakup because he believes he is unable to provide the life she desires. She wants to get married, but her boyfriend doesn't want to waste her time. LRJ aims to investigate and understand the situation, offering suggestions for our listener's next steps. Questions asked: - What is the boyfriend's level of readiness for marriage? - Is it an age issue? (31F and 29M) - Is there a difference in expectation on what the boyfriend needs to provide? - Is the reasoning BS or just an e ..read more

Your partner is considered your other half, but how much are you supposed to share with them? Should you share your bank account details and passwords with your partner, or should you keep your phone password hidden from your partner indefinitely? There seems to be boundaries when it comes to privacy and transparency. In this episode, LRJ attempts to find where those boundaries lie. Questions asked: - What should you share? ○ Phone password ○ Bank Account ○ Keys ○ Toothbrush Should you tell your partner that you've vented to your friends about your relationship with them? - Instagram: https ..read more

The term "Body Count" in relationships refers to the number of people someone has slept with, and people often ask this question to other people and even their partner when they get to know them. Would you rather your partner have fewer partners in the past or more partners in the past? And is it important to know about the person's past in terms of their relationships? In this episode, we bring in Pam and her friend Phyllis to dive deep into this topic. - Questions asked: ○ What is too few and what is too many, and why? ○ What determines if a relationship counts as a serious relationship and ..read more

The term "Body Count" in relationships refers to the number of people someone has slept with, and people often ask this question to other people and even their partner when they get to know them. Would you rather your partner have fewer partners in the past or more partners in the past? And is it important to know about the person's past in terms of their relationships? In this episode, we bring in Pam and her friend Phyllis to dive deep into this topic. - Questions asked: ○ What is too few and what is too many, and why? ○ What determines if a relationship counts as a serious relationship and ..read more

收兵 (Sau1 Bing1) literally means "collect soldiers" and is a term used in Hong Kong to describe someone (usually a girl) who has guys doing all kinds of things in order pursue the girl in hopes of a relationship or maybe just to get in bed with her. Usually guys would buy gifts, offer rides, buy food, and even help fix devices/appliances for the girl. In this episode, we invite Kerry to discuss why and how Hong Kong girls would 收兵. - Questions asked ○ What do guys usually do when they are 兵s? ○ How does this type of relationship start? ○ Why would the girl or the guy continue this kind of relat ..read more

Engaging in ongoing conversations with your romantic partner about finances is an endless conversation. How do you navigate everyday expenses such as rent, groceries, dining out, and travel costs? Moreover, how do you handle major financial matters such as joint bank accounts, downpayments, mortgages, and raising children? Additionally, are there alternative ways to contribute to the relationship beyond financial means? In this episode, we welcome back our special guest, Steven, to discuss this topic. - Questions Asked: ○ How do you split your income between you and your partner? 50/50? Propor ..read more