Forsaking all others in the age of Fomo

Timothy Goh
What is important to Straits Times reporter Timothy Goh and his wife, J, in their marriage is learning to be content with each other, with both parties committing to strive to become better people for each other.
What is important to Straits Times reporter Timothy Goh and his wife, J, in their marriage is learning to be content with each other, with both parties committing to strive to become better people for each other. PHOTO: COURTESY OF TIMOTHY GOH
Updated
Apr 14, 2019, 07:00 AM
Published
Apr 14, 2019, 05:00 AM
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This Chinese New Year, I had the peculiar experience of rejecting hongbao from relatives who didn't realise I was married.

Responses ranged from "So young already married?" to my favourite - "Paiseh, thought you were still in JC."

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on April 14, 2019, with the headline Forsaking all others in the age of Fomo. Subscribe

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