BREAK UP EMAIL AT THE AIRPORT ft. Joey | E22

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02/14/25 • 30 min

[WARNING! Grooming, Drug Abuse, Light Swearing]

✈️ Imagine the added sting of receiving a break up email from an ex's professional account at the check-in counter, mere hours before embarking on a flight from Hong Kong to the UK to start a new life together. Enter, Joey Cia, an educator and founder of Pamana Classica, delves into some of the most harrowing break-up stories and the challenges specific to gay dating.

"Realising and remembering that you are your OWN person, even before being with anyone." (Cia, 2025)

💔 In today's fast-paced world of modern dating, the phrase 'break up' is all too common, capturing the essence of love's fleeting nature. Break ups are undeniably painful, leaving people heartbroken after they've invested so much time, energy, and often money into making a relationship work. It's exhausting to continuously put yourself out there, especially after experiencing a particularly difficult break-up. This gripping episode explores the tumultuous aftermath of a break-up, posing critical questions: What should we do with mementos from an ex? How do we navigate feelings of regret? And is it possible to remain friends with a former lover? These compelling inquiries resonate deeply in the realm of break-ups, drawing listeners into the complex web of post-relationship dilemmas.
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🔎 Joey's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/chowee_hsieh/ | Pamana Classica HK - https://www.instagram.com/pamanaclassica.hk/

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[WARNING! Grooming, Drug Abuse, Light Swearing]

"Realising and remembering that you are your OWN person, even before being with anyone." (Cia, 2025)

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🔎 Christine's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/tineneil | Be/longing HK - https://www.instagram.com/belonging.hk

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[HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! Much love to y'all out there.]
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🔎 Steph's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/_themightymunchkin_/ | Body Banter 談·身 - https://www.instagram.com/bodybanter/

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