Dial A For Aunties

by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Chinese family meals aren’t complete without everyone serving food to everyone else, because doing so shows love and respect, which means we all need to do it in the most attention-seeking way possible. What’s the point of giving Big Aunt the biggest siu mai if nobody else notices?

have four mothers and all of their hopes and dreams have been placed on my shoulders. I’m basically driven by a mixture of caffeine and familial guilt.

only give you advice for your own good, must

I can. All my life, I’ve told myself I’m incapable of handling whatever.

No, he’s lucky to have me. I’m lucky to have him. We’re meant for each other.