Facing the stigma of being single


RECENTLY, I took an e-hailing ride home from work because I did not feel up to driving.

Although I had selected the “quiet ride” feature, the driver continued to make small talk. Initially, I felt it would be rude to ignore him, so I engaged politely, thinking he was just being friendly.

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