Singaporean actor and singer Glenn Yong, 29, recently opened up about his romantic life during an episode of the Shin Get’s Real podcast, revealing both the challenges he has faced in the past and the happiness he currently enjoys.
Yong, who made his TV debut in 2021 and became the first Singaporean featured on TC Candler’s “Top 100 Most Handsome Faces in the World” in 2022, confirmed that he is presently dating and expressed that he would be ready to marry the right partner at any time. He emphasized that past experiences with toxic relationships helped him recognize the value of a healthy and loving relationship.
Glenn revealed that he had been involved in two highly toxic relationships. He provided shocking details about the first, describing his ex-girlfriend’s behavior as escalating from minor control to extreme manipulation. He admitted that he initially tried to help her, driven by a “saviour complex,” but her actions quickly became dangerous. According to Yong, she threatened to overdose on sleeping pills to force him to comply with her demands, placing immense emotional and psychological pressure on him.
Lessons Learned From Toxic Relationships Shaping Glenn Yong’s Current Romance Approach
Her controlling behavior extended to his social media, where she interrogated him about other women he followed on Instagram, forcing him to unfollow even close friends. Glenn also described the abusive behavior of his ex-girlfriend’s mother, who exhibited anger issues and occasionally threatened him physically, heightening his sense of fear and insecurity.
Despite attempts to end the relationship, Glenn’s ex resisted, emotionally blackmailing him and gaslighting him to the point that his friends and family noticed a physical toll and growing exhaustion. Ultimately, the relationship ended only after he discovered through a mutual friend that she had been cheating on him. While the revelation brought heartbreak, it also offered relief and clarity, as Glenn recognized that he could no longer invest in someone who was unfaithful.
Today, Glenn has moved on from this difficult chapter and described his current romance as going very well. He reflected that experiencing toxic relationships taught him the importance of trust, respect, and mutual understanding in a partnership. Glenn emphasized that meeting the wrong people can help one appreciate the right partner, and he now approaches love with patience, care, and a renewed sense of confidence in choosing a compatible life partner.
