The idea for the game, however, came one day shortly after her break-up, when Ms Teh shared her experience while out at lunch with two friends she made at work. It was at her lowest point that she learnt how to be “comfortable with all the uncomfortable”, and found the courage to embark on something meaningful: “to spread love to the world”. In a text message, he told her she was “too good for him”, which was why he left. “He left without a word, and it was a hard time for me as I couldn’t get any closure,” the Malaysian said.Īfter some time, she tried reaching out to him, and his subsequent response left her perplexed. Her year-long relationship came to an abrupt end last year after her ex-boyfriend, a Singaporean whom she met online, walked out on her. “People tend to hide their emotions and do not want to face their broken hearts,” the petite 24-year-old Singapore permanent resident told TODAY. Ms Teh, a community manager at a co-working space, said the campaign will last till the end of November, following which the team will need about two months to churn out at least 1,500 sets of the game. The target sum is the minimal needed for them to break even, said Ms Teh.Īnyone who pledges at least S$39 will be able to get a set of Broken Hearts - meant for players above age 13 - by March next year. On Wednesday (Oct 24), the trio will launch their campaign on crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise S$15,000 to produce the card game. SINGAPORE - Rather than mope over her failed relationship, one 24-year-old channelled her heartbreak into creative energy which she hopes will benefit others.īanding with two of her friends, Ms Teh Jo Ey created a new card game called Broken Hearts to inspire others in the same boat to love again.
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