Tuesday , November 5 2024

Life & Love

Vietnam ideal for foreigners’ retirement

Rob Joseph decided he’d retire to Vietnam the moment local passers-by helped him out of a sticky situation he’d gotten into with a taxi driver here years ago. Joseph, an Australian in his 70s, said that when he questioned the calculations of his taxi’s dubious meter, the driver got angry …

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Am I wrong for loving a married man?

I’m a 32-year-old conventionally attractive office worker. I’m dating a 33-year-old man. Before we started dating, I knew he had a wife and a kid but they were separated. His wife and child live in the countryside while he lives in the city. Before entering this relationship, I knew it …

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Women care for others instead of themselves

Minh Ha hadn’t traveled anywhere in the 10 years since her wedding, so a sympathetic friend offered to take her on a trip to HCMC. Ha spent a few days considering the offer. The thing that concerned her most was she did not want to leave her two children, ages …

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Husbands’ game addictions burden families

Husbands' game addictions burden families

On the day of Nhien’s miscarriage, her husband Tien was busy playing video games with friends. When she was at the hospital, he was at home waiting for his phone to fully charge so he could play while waiting. “My body was in so much pain from the medicine, but …

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Rekindling of old flames break hearts

Rekindling of old flames break hearts

Two years ago, Minh Tung flew excitedly back to his hometown from Ho Chi Minh City for a class reunion, knowing he’d be able to see his first love again. The nearly-40-year-old man had lost contact with his high school friends for years, but he still kept a picture of …

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How long do frozen foods last?

My family has a habit of freezing meat and fish for future use, so how long can frozen foods last to ensure their safety and quality? (Ngoc, 34, Hanoi). Answer: Freezing is an effective way of maintaining the nutritional value, quality, and flavor of many kinds of food. Unlike food …

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