‘Start dating earlier’: Lunch Actually CEO on finding a life partner in S’pore
In polytechnic or university, men and women are on a more similar footing and can grow together, says Violet Lim.
Singapore's chief executive of matchmaking agency Lunch Actually, Violet Lim, suggests that young people should start dating while still in university rather than waiting until their careers are established, as relationships and personal ambitions can develop together during this time. According to the National Population and Talent Division, Singapore's resident total fertility rate fell to 0.87 in 2025, down from 0.97 in 2024, with fewer marriages and a rising median age at first marriage for both men and women.
Dating apps have made it easier for singles to meet potential partners, but increasing expectations, a desire for certainty, and reluctance to commit are making it harder for them to build lasting relationships. Lim encourages young people to continue dating, as relationships and personal ambitions can develop together, and emphasizes that couples must first find each other before considering having children.
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