YouTuber Linda Dong on girlfriends and boyfriends: Expectations vs. reality

Local YouTube personality Linda Dong has been busy churning out comedic videos that take a lighthearted look at dating and the gender divide.

Among her numerous videos, she made some that takes a look at the chasm between romantic expectations in relationships, and what the reality is like.

So if you’ve been listening to too many sappy K-pop, J-pop, or Cantopop ballads or watching an excessive amount of karaoke videos, here’s your wake-up call.

This one below is her take on the difference between fantasy and reality when it comes to girlfriends.

And to flip to the other side, here’s the gap between expectations and real life with boyfriends.

Of course, there's also the disconnect between expectations and reality when it comes to guys and gals hanging out at parties.