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In this new series of NGL Reacts, we’re reacting to some of the stories sent in Reddit, and today we are reacting over the worst first date.

Firstborn today: Does gender still matter? In the last of this series of "You Asked, We Answered", we asked Zel and Nata their thoughts on birth order, and if boys are still the preferred gender for first born?

Can we let some friendships die? Zel & Nata share their own experience!

What makes an independent woman? Does being independent means never asking for help, and when does being independent become... unhealthy? Zel & Nata share their own experience!

How to make small talk without sounding cringe?! We all struggle with the need to quickly keep the convo going, or fear potentially saying something inappropriate when we have to talk to other adults in the workplace. Hear Zel & Nata share some tips!

How is dating and marriage life different? In this new series of "You Asked, We Answered", hear Nata and Zel share their unexpected transitions from dating to marriage life.

Natasha and Zelanie sit down to answer questions submitted by our viewers! - Why do girls overthink?

Shocked to find themselves suddenly in debt, hear how Jesslyn and Yi Qin share vulnerably about the shame, guilt and tensions that came with navigating debt in their 20s.

Age old question: passion or money? In this episode, join Misha and Nicholas as they dive deep into their inspiring journeys of breaking free from the confines of corporate life in Singapore, leaving behind stable salaries for a path less traveled, facing the tough realities of finances and comparison.

Are you a hopeless romantic? Hear May Ann and Nigel share how their most romantic moments, discuss what makes relationships tick, and how to keep the magic alive in this hilarious episode about all things love.

Is loneliness all too familiar? CNA calls it 'a silent epidemic' and WHO list it as a global public health concern. Hear Gilbert, Jesslyn and Josh share their personal experience about loneliness, and delve deeper on the universal need of personal connection!

Is it too late to restart your career? Did I just waste my time studying something I am not going to use? What if... I wasn't meant to do this at all and I lose my chance of doing something else? Hear from Oxy and Hilary on the fears, the hows, and the whys of restarting their career track at 27!

The thrill of chasing your dreams can wear you down. In our final episode of 2024, take a deep dive into the topic of work burnout—a challenge faced by many, especially during high-pressure seasons. Join Natasha, Zelanie and Horngjye as they share their personal experiences and valuable lessons they’ve learned.

Does nostalgia fill you with warmth and joy, or trap you in the past and remind you of all that's lost? Many young adults who go through many transitions may feel nostalgia strongly, and in this episode, we share how nostalgia play out and how the feeling of nostalgia could shape us.

"Can you just stop controlling me?" To some of our parents, we will always be children. Our adulting is hard for us, but it is also not easy for our parents who are learning to let us go. Hear from Natasha, Zelanie, Valerie and ZZ as they share their experiences of letting their parents know that they have grown up.

Do you identify with Anger, Anxiety or Joy from Inside Out? What can we do when our emotions become too much to handle? Hear from Aaron and Gera on how they learn to sit with their emotions and grow alongside!

How much does our fears influence us? Whether it's fear of being misunderstood or being judged, these anxieties can quietly dictate our choices and keep us from pursuing what truly matters. Hear Natasha, Zelanie and guests Wei Yeat and Brian explore their deepest fears, and how they are learning to grow out of it.

Your friends got attached, you are happy for them, but slowly you feel like you are drifting apart. Can singles really stay friends with their attached and then married friends? Hear from Marcus and Faith on how they navigated the transitions of their friendships!

Do you feel a strong need to please others, even to the expense of your own well-being? Do you overdramatise the fear of saying no? Hear from self-confessed people pleasers Silas and Jesslyn on how people pleasing have depleted them of joy and how they are growing to love themselves more!