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Situationships, Slow Dating, and What Singaporeans Actually Want From Relationships in 2026
A situationship is a romantic or sexual connection without a clearly defined relationship label - more than casual, less than committed, and often left deliberately undefined. Through 2026, dating-trend coverage has documented a real pullback from this kind of ambiguity toward what's being called "slow dating": more intentional, clearly defined relationships, with people (particularly Gen Z) reporting genuine fatigue with not knowing where they stand. What Is a Situationship,
The Redwood Team
Jul 136 min read


The Quiet Loneliness of Doing Well: Why High-Functioning Adults in Singapore Still Feel Alone
Loneliness isn't only about being physically alone - many people with full calendars, active careers, and wide social circles still describe feeling profoundly isolated. It's a genuinely widespread issue: the WHO Commission on Social Connection's 2025 flagship report found loneliness affects roughly 1 in 6 people globally, with real consequences for both mental and physical health. Why Can You Feel Lonely Even With a Full Calendar? This is sometimes called "high-functioning l
The Redwood Team
Jun 156 min read


Feeling Lonely In A Crowded City
Humans are a social species, yet even though all of us crave connections, sometimes they prove to be elusive. And that’s true even when there are millions of people around us. While Singapore may be known for being one of the world’s most liveable cities, a significant portion of the population report feelings of loneliness. Indeed, in one study, nearly 60% of young adults said they were dealing with loneliness. Loneliness is about more than just being alone. It can impact ou
The Redwood Team
Jan 11, 20254 min read
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