Shanghai Life Chatter

Author: Zhu Qiuping and Huang Yuehong, Editors
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: For many couples about to buy a house and get married, the location of the house is an important factor besides the basic room type and price. Especially the distance from both sets of parents' homes, as it involves future care for the elders. They hope to balance both sides. However, as the saying goes, you can't have your cake and eat it too. The two sets of parents rarely live in the same place, so which side the new home should be closer to becomes a heart-wrenching decision. Have you ever faced such a choice in life? How did you solve it? —"Which Parent's Side Should the Wedding Home Be Closer To?"
After attending several newlyweds' weddings, it's no surprise that the author wouldn’t miss the chance to "tease the newlyweds." Even the most considerate groomsmen and bridesmaids become opponents of the newlyweds, who seem outnumbered. The "teasers" dig into their potential, coming up with all sorts of games—taking chopsticks, calling pet names, and more. Some tricks are so surprising that the newlyweds feel overwhelmed. With the May Day holiday approaching, many people will have to go through this. Maybe the advice of those who have been through it will help you——"Newlyweds' Worries About the Wedding Night Teasers"
In Sex and the City, Carrie found a great new boyfriend but accidentally ran into her ex, Big. So, while dating her new boyfriend, she kept in touch with Big. Her boyfriend noticed but remained silent, hoping she would come back to him someday. In reality, such situations happen in our lives too. If your lover is still entangled with their ex, how would you handle it? —"My Lover, Lingering Ex"
Buying a new home—what issues should you pay attention to? Getting married—how do you navigate the difficult "wedding night teasing" stage? Your lover is rekindling a romance with their ex, or still entangled with them—what should you do? Children are growing up—how do you talk about sex?…… This is a popular book about life in Shanghai. It shares real-life experiences of people living in Shanghai and summarizes their personal insights. We hope these experiences will help friends currently living in Shanghai or those about to move there.