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5 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From My Exes
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5 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From My Exes (6-minute read)

I used to believe I needed to forget my exes; however, that experience taught me so much about myself. 5 valuable life lessons learned from my past relationships. I used to believe I needed to forget my exes When I was younger, I would cringe with regret whenever a random thought popped Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 31, 2021 ago
Why I Changed My Mind About Taking My Husband's Last Name
Asian Culture

Why I Changed My Mind About Taking My Husband’s Name (5-minute read)

When I got married, I was planning to take my husband’s name. It’s a tradition I thought I valued. But then as time went by, I changed my mind. To take or not to take… “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda Actually, nowadays, a couple has options Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 3, 2021 ago
What No One Tells You About Being Married To A Realtor
Asian Culture

What No One Tells You About Being Married To A Realtor (6-minute read)

My husband became a realtor 3 years ago and it’s affected our marriage. I knew things would change but I didn’t expect these things to happen. My husband made a career change about 3 years ago. He’s a Chartered Accountant by trade but real estate has been his passion for Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 18, 2021 ago
I've had my fair share of people-pleasing, trying to get people to like me. How I stopped doing this and started living life for myself.
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How I Stopped People-Pleasing And Started Living Life On My Own Terms (8-minute read)

I’ve had my fair share of people-pleasing, trying to get people to like me. How I stopped doing this and started living life for myself. People-pleasing = low self-esteem From always saying yes, breaking promises with ourselves, sacrificing our values to help someone out, enabling toxic behaviours, keeping silent to Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
Leaving dishes in the sink, socks on the floor, hairs in the shower. How can a couple stop fighting about cleaning and household chores?
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How My Husband And I Stopped Fighting About Cleaning (7-minute read)

Leaving dishes in the sink, socks on the floor, hairs in the shower. How can a couple stop fighting about cleaning and household chores without hiring a cleaner? 6 years and 2 kids later, our system still works. There are dirty dishes in the sink, building crud like plaque on Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 3, 2021 ago
When someone doesn't think you've changed, how does it feel. Should you prove to them they're wrong. Your past is in their emotional memory.
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Why It Doesn’t Matter If You Can’t Convince Someone You’ve Changed (4-minute read)

When someone doesn’t believe you’ve changed, how does it make you feel? Do you want to prove to them that you have? What if it doesn’t matter? Your past is held in their emotional memories. His New York Trip Recently, we watched the episode of This Is Us where they share Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsDecember 2, 2020 ago
When a husband says "My wife won't let me", he's actually masking his insecurities. It's time to empower men to own their choices in life.
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Why Saying “My Wife Won’t Let Me” Stunts Your Growth (6-minute read)

When a husband says “My wife won’t let me”, he’s actually masking his insecurities. It’s time to empower men to own their choices in life. It goes beyond outdated gender expectations. Disclaimer: Even though I focused this post on married heterosexual men, it doesn’t mean that other genders don’t use their Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsDecember 1, 2020 ago
What To Do When You Keep Thinking He'll Leave You. Even the most secure relationships are uncertain. How to stop expecting the worst.
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What To Do When You Keep Thinking He Will Leave You (6-minute read)

Even the most secure relationships are uncertain. How did I stop expecting the worst? Broken hearts are heartbreaking Whether it’s he who left or me who initiated it, I’ve had my fair share of heartbreak. Feelings were hurt; expectations unmet. Disappointment ensues. Sometimes it seems like no matter how much I Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsNovember 26, 2020 ago
You need your emotions validated whether you're from Mars or Venus. It's not just a woman thing. How this book affected our generation in identifying our emotional needs in a relationship.
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You need your emotions validated whether you’re from Mars or Venus (5-minute read)

We are emotional creatures. It’s not just a woman thing to need to talk about feelings and have emotions validated. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. How did this book affect a generation’s ability to identify their needs in a relationship? “Sometimes, she just wants a sympathetic ear.” Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsNovember 19, 2020 ago
DATING RELATIONSHIPS RESENTMENT ENERGY & EGO A VULNERABLE CONVERSATION with angie wong (L.M.T. & ICF Certified Life Coach)
Asian Culture

A vulnerable conversation about dating, relationships, resentment, energy and ego

In this video, Angie Wong and I sat down and had a real and raw conversation about relationships. https://youtu.be/JWhMCwo3v_E This was previously recorded live on July 10th, 2020 at 8 pm PST. What does it mean to go live? Putting the camera on and letting everyone see what’s going on Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago

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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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