Episode DescriptionIn this heartfelt Cantonese conversation, Yenson chats with Marco Ip—a friend who relocated from Hong Kong to London and became a first-time father shortly after. Together, they reflect on the emotional labor and transformation that comes with parenting in a new country, with no nearby family or domestic help. Marco opens up about navigating culture shock, adjusting to UK life, and raising a daughter while job hunting. He shares what helped him and his wife survive the early chaos: trust, clear roles, and a baby who’s kind enough to nap. They also dive deep into what kind of values to pass on to the next generation—from rejecting blind obedience to nurturing self-awareness and resilience. Marco’s honesty, humor, and reflection offer a relatable glimpse into modern fatherhood and partnership. Whether you're navigating family life, moving abroad, or trying to be a more intentional parent or partner—this conversation reminds us we’re all figuring it out, one day at a time. Chapters(00:01:45) 移居英國的決定與動機 | Deciding to Move to the UK• Why Marco and his wife left Hong Kong• Considering family life and environment for their child(00:07:40) 初到英國的挑戰與適應 | Early Challenges in the UK• Adapting to language, lifestyle, and fixing things yourself• Daily struggles like fixing a sink and managing a household(00:10:47) 在異地成為新手爸爸 | Becoming a First-time Dad in a New Country• Balancing job hunting with newborn care• "煮到埋嚟就食" — focusing on what’s needed in the moment(00:15:50) 育兒分工與情緒協調 | Parenting Partnership & Coping with Stress• Lucky to have an "angel baby" and strong couple dynamics• Taking turns with parenting and creating space to decompress(00:27:00) 作為父親的生活轉變 | Lifestyle Shift as a Father• From a socially active life to a family-centered one• Seeking balance while losing personal time(00:32:33) 支持太太重拾自我 | Encouraging Wife's Personal Growth• Supporting her to travel and reconnect with herself• Balancing identity as individuals and as parents(00:36:10) 原生家庭與育兒價值觀 | Upbringing Reflections & Parenting Values• How their own upbringing shapes parenting today• Teaching empathy, not obedience, and nurturing self-awareness(01:00:45) 英國教育與未來選擇 | Perspectives on UK Education & the Future• Navigating UK schooling and pressure around "top schools"• Empowering their child to choose her own path(01:10:15) 給過去的自己與女兒的話 | Advice to the Past Self & Hope for the NextGeneration• No regrets—everything happens for a reason• Parenting teaches flexibility and accepting imperfection Keywordsfatherhood, modern parenting, Cantonese, emotional labor, partnership, raising daughters, UK life, cultural values, domestic life, identity, self-awareness, empathy, personal growth, obedience vs resilience, moving abroad, mental health for dads Follow YensonInstagram – @yensonsheSubstack – ordinarybutunique.substack.com Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/eastward

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