We Singaporeans are not an emotionless bunch (in spite of some polls saying otherwise). Yes, while we may not express our feelings openly, we Singaporeans actually do feel quite deeply.
We wanted to debunk the myth, so we had 8 millennials share with us their messages of love for the people who mean the most to them.
Messages that they wished to say, but could never pluck up the courage to.
1. ‘I am really grateful that she still loves me even though I may not have been the best brother in the world’
I’m closest to my younger sister. Despite the 8 year age gap, we share a lot of common interests like basketball. Even though we don’t talk as much due to our life stages, she still comes to my room to “disturb” me once in awhile.
My favourite memory of my sister was when I was still a trainee in NS. It was my birthday and she sent a photo collage of my baby pictures with the words “Happy Birthday” through text. She was in primary school back then and even though the compilation wasn’t the most aesthetically-pleaseing, it was the effort and the act of thinking about me that made me feel grateful.
I would love to tell her how much I really appreciate her. I am really grateful that she still loves me even though I may not have been the best brother in the world.
– Yeo Khee (23)
2. ‘It was the last time we were together while he was still alive.’
I lost one of the cousins to whom I was very close to a few years ago when he succumbed to dengue. He was one of the relatives closest to me in age and we were able to talk about anything under the sun.
I remember the last time I was vacationing in Colombo, Sri Lanka staying at my aunt’s place. My cousin and I were in one of the TV rooms watching Jim Carrey in The Mask and we were having a ball of a time, especially when we were singing along to Cuban Pete.
It was the last time we were together while he was still alive.
– Anonymous (25)
3. ‘They taught me what love means, and provided for me so selflessly through the years.’
I’m an only child so I’ve always been close to my parents. We have different dynamics between us all, but I love them in their own special way.
When I had my bad breakup, they were there for me like silent pillars of support, and had their own way of showing that they cared.
My mum is the chatty type, so she talked to me and made sure I was ok at all times. My dad doesn’t speak as much, but he gave me the peace that I wanted, and kept everything to a status quo so I’ll get out of the rut faster.
I would like them to know that I love them very much, and that I will miss them terribly if they’re gone.
They taught me what love means, and have provided for me so selflessly through the years.
– Melissa (26)
4. ‘ She’s my best friend and she’s my confidant’
Featured in video: Melissa Chia
This video was recorded at Prudential’s #OnePersonOneThing video booth.
5. ‘He is my role model and when I see a man, I hope he is at least 50% of what my brother is’
I’ve grown up in a very close-knit family, but I’m closest to my brother. We don’t get to spend much time together because we’re both busy working but we love catching up in front of the TV. Something I really admire about him is his confidence and his sincerity for those he loves!
He’s my role model and when I see a man, I hope he is at least 50% of what my brother is, because I doubt I can find someone exactly like him!
– Maria (22)
6. ‘Thank you for being there for me when I had nowhere to go’
The person that I’m closest to in my family is probably my aunt, who I’m staying with now. I remember when I was younger, my parents were having a fistfight, and she came down to save me and my brother from the bad influence. She took care of us and that’s all that I could remember.
I really admire her for her strength. She’s been divorced many times but she’s never given up on love. She’s always so determined to give love a try with the guys that she falls in love with.
Thank you for being there for me when I had nowhere to go.
You’ve been an inspiration, an amazing mother, an incredible aunt, a great friend and I love you very much.
– Anonymous (23)
7. ‘He makes me see where I’m wrong. But he also supports me when I’m right.’
I’m the closest to my brother, he’s always motivating me to do better.
When I do silly things, like fighting with my parents, he makes me see where I’m wrong. But he also supports me when I’m right.
I really admire his success and hard work. He did a full time job while working on his new business. He’s an entrepreneur and financial assistant now.
Thanks for being a great older brother. I couldn’t have asked for a better one.
Thanks for all your pep talks. I may not say it but they’ve helped me see things clearer.
– Anonymous (23)
8. ‘ Mum thank you for being the best mum ever.’
Featured in video: Chelsea Ang (@chel.sea.ang)
Thisvideo was recorded at Prudential’s #OnePersonOneThing video booth.
Your Own Messages Of Love
Most of us millennials are crazy busy.
We’re juggling work or school (sometimes both), and we’re trying to discover what we really want, and who we are as individuals.
Sometimes, in the midst of our busy lives, we tend to forget what truly matters – the people who have been there for us from the start.
As part of Prudential’s Relationship Reconnect campaign, Prudential has launched its #OnePersonOneThing booth. Record your video messages to family and friends and send them out to your loved ones and share it on Facebook!
So this season, why not take an hour off your busy schedule and share with us your messages of love?
Happening this week (7 Dec – 9 Dec), record a video message for your loved ones at Prudential’s #OnePersonOneThing video booth at the Ocean Financial Centre from 11am to 7pm!
For more information on Prudential’s #relationshipindex check out their Facebook page.
