From The Straits Times    |

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Question: We’ve been dating for four years, but my man still freaks out whenever I raise the issue of us buying a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat. Is this a sign he’s never going to settle down?

Answer: Chill. Guys must learn to walk before they can run. First, you’ve got to admit that buying a flat together is a huge financial investment. Haven’t you read how apartment prices are skyrocketing? Even for shoebox units no larger than your neighbour’s MPV. No wonder he needs more time to think… and count his pennies. Besides, have you ever considered this: Perhaps your guy is – surprise, surprise – a real romantic at heart. The man actually wants to take you on a lavish Maldives holiday, show you a beautiful sunset, get down on one knee and propose to you before you two play house together. Either that, or he’s stalling because he’s afraid that if you become housemates, you’ll discover his secret porn stash.

This story was first published in Her World magazine.

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