'We may not have instant sparks the first time. But you take your time, discover the person for who he or she is, nurture the relationship, and then maybe love may blossom,' said PM Lee. -- PHOTO: ZAOBAO
IN-BETWEEN discussing the economy and the impact of the Internet on politics worldwide, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also had some words of advice for singles seeking a partner.
Make time to go out and meet new friends.
Join a dating agency, be it the government SDU/SDS or a private agency.
Bring your social graces up to scratch. For instance, do not wear slippers when bringing your date for a romantic dinner at a nice restaurant.
Have realistic expectations. You have to make an effort for the relationship to work.
While it is easy to get carried away by romantic images in movies - where you meet someone of your dreams, instantly fall madly in love, get married, maybe have twins and live happily ever after - we are ordinary people in real life.
'We may not have instant sparks the first time. But you take your time, discover the person for who he or she is, nurture the relationship, and then maybe love may blossom,' said PM Lee.
