Ah, relatives \u2013 can\u2019t live with them, can\u2019t live without them. Most of the time, they\u2019re pretty harmless (when not around, that is!) but come family gatherings during the festive season, it\u2019s a whole other ball game. Nosy aunts, cousins, and grandparents aren\u2019t the least bit shy to ask the dreaded questions about your job, love life, or worse \u2013 your weight!<\/p>\n
Fed up by the constant interrogation? We feel ya. Read on for our survival guide on how to deal with these nosy parkers this Christmas.<\/p>\n
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“Soooo, got a man in your life?” <\/b>“Still single? If you\u2019re not careful you\u2019ll be left on the shelf!” (loud guffaw) <\/b>“When are you getting married?” <\/b>“Will we hear the pitter patter of tiny feet soon?” <\/b>“Have you gained weight?” “When\u2019s the baby due?” “So what is it that you do, again? Human resources?” Ah, relatives \u2013 can\u2019t live with them, can\u2019t live without them. Most of the time, they\u2019re pretty harmless (when not around, that is!) but come family gatherings during the festive season, it\u2019s a whole other ball game. Nosy aunts, cousins, and grandparents aren\u2019t the least bit shy to ask the dreaded questions about your job, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":13163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>We\u2019ve definitely been on the receiving end of this good ol\u2019 classic. Our tip: fake it until you make it. \u201cNo, I just broke up with my 27th<\/sup> boyfriend.\u201d Then casually shrug and start stuffing yourself (Bridget Jones\u2019 style) with some turkey to ease the pain.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>First, resist the temptation to wrap your hands around Grandma\u2019s neck. Violence is not the answer. It\u2019s time to do your Independent Woman act with the classic line, \u201cWhy not? A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This one\u2019s a cakewalk. Let your partner deal with the question. No, you\u2019re not throwing him to the wolves – you might quite like to know the answer too!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Fresh off your honeymoon, yet this infernal baby question comes up. The trick? Blame it on everyone\u2019s favourite bad guy: the government. \u201cRaising a child in Singapore is too expensive, Singapore is overpopulated, etc\u2026\u201d Before long, everyone will be chiming in with their own government conspiracy theories and bugbears. Conversation moved on. Crisis averted!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Just walk away, ladies, walk away. And don\u2019t look back, unless you want to start an all-out brawl. But if you\u2019re spoiling for a fight, go ahead, let the claws come out – \u201cWhy yes, but at least I can lose weight!\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tit for tat. “When\u2019s yours<\/em> due?” (Don\u2019t they know anything? You never ask if someone\u2019s pregnant until the baby\u2019s delivered and, well, the fat lady sings).<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Unfortunately, we\u2019ve got no witty responses for this one. No matter how many business cards you dole out, the detail doesn\u2019t really seem important \u2013 PR, HR, IR: same, same after a few brandies. And besides, getting it right would leave nothing to talk about next Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"