u/Ali_charik

Do you ever feel like some people aren’t actually listening to understand what you’re saying, but are just waiting for their turn to respond?
I have noticed that sometimes conversations feel less like people trying to understand each other and more like taking turns speaking,have you experienced this? Why do you think people do it?

Hi everyone,

I work in a chemical company where I formulate cleaning products from scratch: hand soaps, dish soaps, degreasers, descalers, detergents, and disinfectants. I also create custom formulas based on specific problems (e.g., stubborn grease, limescale in industrial settings)
I'm thinking about starting my own business in this field offering custom cleaning solutions to industries, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals.
My questions:
Is this market saturated?
What's the best way to position myself vs big brands?
Any advice for someone starting out solo in this industry?

Thanks!

A few generations ago, people usually got married in their late teens or early twenties. It was normal at that time. Today, people marry much later, often in their late twenties or thirties. I understand why: more education, more money problems, and more choices in life.
But I also think our expectations have changed a lot, and maybe they are making marriage harder instead of better:

1. The no past relationships expectation
   Many people especially in traditional cultures still want a partner with no past relationships (ana mnhom) But people now marry later in life. Is it realistic to expect someone in their late twenties or thirties to have never dated anyone? Are our expectations too high?
2. Who should pay?
   In the past, the roles were clear: the man earned money and the woman managed the home. Today, many women work and are financially independent. But in many places, people still expect the man to pay for everything. If both people work, should they share expenses? And if the man pays for everything, should that give him more control or authority? Is that fair today?
3. Past and present
   In the past, people married young, so there were usually fewer past relationships, simpler finances, and clearer roles. Today, we want partners who are mature, successful, and experienced in life — but at the same time we want them to have no romantic past. Isn’t that a contradiction?