Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset

Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset, School Life

AAUU: For when it’s you against the world. 
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Teo Hui Sian (25S06C), Kondareddy Iniya (25S03E), Peer Helper

Your resident Aunties and Uncles are back with our Ask Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset column, this time as a collaboration between Raffles Press and Peer Helpers’ Programme (PHP)! Ever wanted to rant about that someone you just can’t stand? Overwhelmed with too many feelings? Submit your confessions to https://tinyurl.com/RIAAUU and we’ll give them our best shot. This column will be published at the end of every month.

“I feel like my entire class hates me. What should I do?” 

Distressed David 

Dear Distressed David,

You’re not alone. Anyone can feel this way – and many already have, at some point in their JC lives. Everyone hates me. It could have started off as a lingering, subconscious thought, kindled by some passive-aggressive comment. Now, it’s what pervades the entirety of your inner monologue. It’s a thought that is both excruciatingly painful and isolating. When everyone else seems to simply possess an innate ability to click and get along, it’s natural to wonder if it really is you against the entire world. 

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Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset, School Life

Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset: A Guide to Navigating Friendship Issues
Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Rhea Sharma (25S06A) and Lim Yuting Elisha (25S03M, Peer Helper)

Your resident Aunties and Uncles are back with our Ask Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset column, this time as a collaboration between Raffles Press and Peer Helpers’ Programme (PHP)! Ever wanted to rant about that someone you just can’t stand? Overwhelmed with too many feelings? Submit your confessions to https://tinyurl.com/RIAAUU and we’ll give them our best shot. This column will be published at the end of every month.

“I am content with my group of friends and I’ve made progress towards developing new friendships. However, it troubles me that my friends always seem to have friends that they are closer to, and I also can’t decide who my own “best friend” is. While I don’t think it necessarily means anything bad, it does make me feel down and even slightly unwanted at times. How can I address these feelings?” – Troubled Trixie

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Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset, Commentary, School Life

Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset: Getting that One Guy to Shut Up
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Arshia Mahajan (25S06R) and Kumareswaran Lakshan (25S03Q, Peer Helper)

Your resident Aunties and Uncles are back with our Ask Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset column, this time as a collaboration between Raffles Press and Peer Helpers’ Programme (PHP)! Ever wanted to rant about that someone you just can’t stand? Overwhelmed with too many feelings? Submit your confessions to https://tinyurl.com/RIAAUU and we’ll give them our best shot. This column will be published at the end of every month.

I have a classmate that I find quite annoying, as he likes to boast about his academic achievements and extracurriculars. The whole class frequently asks him to stop, but he isn’t taking (or refuses to take) the hint. How do we politely convince him to change his behaviour?

Exasperated Emma
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Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset, Commentary, Please Mind the Platform Gap, School Life

Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset: A Beginner’s Guide to J1 in RI
Reading Time: 11 minutes

By Meryl Lim (25S05A), Lu Renyi (26S06C), Peer Helper

Your resident Aunties and Uncles are back with our Ask Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset column, this time as a collaboration between Raffles Press and Peer Helpers’ Programme (PHP)! Ever wanted to rant about that someone you just can’t stand? Overwhelmed with too many feelings? Submit your confessions to https://tinyurl.com/RIAAUU and we’ll give them our best shot. This column will be published at the end of every month.

“What can the incoming batch of JC 1s expect? Could you share more advice on Orientation, social life, how to pick CCAs, study life, leadership roles and their processes? How can I maintain friendships if we end up in different classes in JC?”

Anxious Arginold
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Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset, Commentary, School Life

Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset: Breaking Bad News
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Ng Dawin (25A01D) and Elisa Lim (25S07A)

Your resident Aunties and Uncles are back with our Ask Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset column, this time as a collaboration between Raffles Press and the Peer Helpers’ Programme (PHP)! Ever wanted to rant about that someone you just can’t stand? Overwhelmed with too many feelings? Submit your confessions to https://tinyurl.com/RIAAUU and we’ll give them our best shot. This column will be published at the end of every month.

How do I break it to my parents if my results are below their expectations?

Worried Wendy
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