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Author Topic: Is Singapore suitable for single people?  (Read 28366 times)
sar4h
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« on: 21 February 2011, 9:19:23 am »
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Hi
I am a 34 year old single accountant considering moving to Singapore. However, I have been warned that it is not the place for single people, it is more for families. Is this true?

Is there a sociable expat community?

Thanks!
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« on: 21 February 2011, 9:19:23 am »
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« Reply #1 on: 21 February 2011, 9:27:08 am »
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If you are male, yes. Female, no.
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« Reply #2 on: 21 February 2011, 9:37:20 am »
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Why is that?
...I am female!  Sad
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« Reply #3 on: 21 February 2011, 9:51:36 am »
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there are 100s of posts on this topic here... in short, supposedly not so friendly for caucasian single women because caucasian men are (again supposedly) more attracted to local/petite /easier/less complicated female targets...
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« Reply #4 on: 21 February 2011, 9:55:09 am »
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Unless you are happy being single and don't have much of an expectation of a social life ...  If it's short term and you can make a lot of money then I'd consider it - anything else, hold out for Hong Kong or Bangkok or somewhere with a bit of life!!!!

Don't do it ...  (and it's got nothing to do with the vacuous local women - watching them is a good laugh on a night out - probably the best entertainment you'll get LOL)
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« Reply #5 on: 21 February 2011, 9:58:11 am »
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Is there a sociable expat community?

Thanks!

From which country?
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« Reply #6 on: 21 February 2011, 10:26:32 am »
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OM - i would say the general consensus would be NO. not good for single white women. yes, there's the issue of expat men only going for local women but also, singapore is a pretty boring city. it's great for families but it does lack the big city vibe of hong kong and/or bangkok. there are many pros about singapore but they're mainly family orientated. socially it just doesn't compare to other big cities....
so really depends what you're after! good luck!!
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« Reply #7 on: 21 February 2011, 12:21:00 pm »
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there are less males, and MORE females in general in SG - both among the expat and local female population

thus, it's just logical there would be more choices for males in SG.
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« Reply #8 on: 21 February 2011, 12:49:42 pm »
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Why is that?
...I am female!  Sad

You can have a ton of fun in Singapore. It just depends on what you are after.

I know quite a few single female (European looking) women that have a great time in Singapore. Most will end up making friends with friendly locals... and many make friends easily in what expat community there is.

If you are wanting lots of dates and male attention though it may not be what you expect.

In Singapore guys (only requirement most of the time is to have a wallet with some cash in it) can get laid A LOT. Anytime of day or night just walk down the street and you can and will get propositioned.

Believe me, it happens A LOT. There are so many 'working girls' its rediculous and many are absolutely beautiful. Its just there. Its the nature of the place.

If one is not into the whole multitudes of working women who are quite aggressive, even the local non working girls generally have small little hot bodies and are pretty likely to put out if one has any game whatsoever.

Put yourself in the position of a guy... you come from overseas... where (in my opinion) many females are quite feminist and are normally rude and quite demanding in one way or another.

You show up in Singapore, walk down X street and get hit up to get laid 3 times on one walk. I personally have been hit up for it on the bus, on the MRT, while walking down the road, in malls, and even while eating dinner once. And these girls were NOT ugly. In fact quite the opposite.

If you are in the guy's shoes what would you do?
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« Reply #9 on: 21 February 2011, 12:55:57 pm »
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I have lots of single female friends in Singapore & they love it here.

Through sporting clubs they have made loads of friends, travel lots & have lots of fun. It's all about your attitude & what you consider to be "fun".

I have heard the dating scene is pretty dismal from a female perspective but also have female friends who have met fantastic guys here (myself included).
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« Reply #10 on: 21 February 2011, 13:39:49 pm »
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Singapore is GREAT for single women.  Imagine living in a place where you have almost perfect freedom to walk around without fearing for your safety.  That's priceless. Yes, it is a great option for families which is why this is so often touted but that does not make it a bad place for singles.

It is NOT as avant garde as Shanghai or Hong Kong even but the trade off is that it is easy to navigate and make friends and also to travel in the region if you feel in need of something a little edgier.

As for the dating scene.  Yes, there is competition from local and/or working girls and some men will always take the easy option - but is that really the kind of man you want to be with anyway?  There are still plenty of fabulous men around who will be more than happy to enjoy your company!
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« Reply #11 on: 21 February 2011, 17:26:56 pm »
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I'm not kidding. I'm from New Zealand, came over as a hetero female in a relationship, broke up and am no bi and loving it.

Who knows, you may find yourself.
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« Reply #12 on: 21 February 2011, 19:21:52 pm »
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Male or female you can have a great time here as a single person.  Sure Singapore might not have the 'buzz' or HK or BKK, but if you are prepared to make the effort to go out and meet people and give everything a try, you will be fine.  People who think it is boring need to look at themselves I think. If you are the kind of person who sits at home bemoaning the lack of things to do, then yes you will be bored. But if you are that kind or person, you will be bored anywhere in the world
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« Reply #13 on: 21 February 2011, 19:24:47 pm »
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I have to agree about the boredom... but what's the big deal about BKK.... prostitutes, ladyboys ?
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« Reply #14 on: 21 February 2011, 22:19:39 pm »
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I have to agree about the boredom... but what's the big deal about BKK.... prostitutes, ladyboys ?

BKK only has prostitutes and ladyboys?   What a numpty you are, Bart!
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