Henrik J. Klijn
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Henrik J. Klijn
Ending Future Faking – Dating is Finally Getting Real
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If you’ve ever been swept up in a whirlwind romance that felt too good to be true, you’ve likely encountered future faking. It’s the art of making grand promises about a shared future—talking about moving in together, planning extravagant vacations, hinting at marriage—without any real…
Is Real Connection Possible in a No-Strings-Attached World?
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Modern dating is a paradox. We crave intimacy, yet we swipe endlessly. We want passion, but we fear attachment. The rise of no-strings-attached relationships has made it easier than ever to meet someone—without the so-called complications of commitment. But what happens when the thrill of…
Dating Someone Older? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Ever thought about dating someone older? Not just a couple of years older–someone whose life experience, ambition, and references belong to an entirely different era. Age-gap relationships are often dismissed as a pursuit of financial security or a nod to outdated “gold-digger” stereotypes. In reality,…
Find a Partner, Not a Project – Why We Don’t Date “Potential”
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It’s a tempting thought—that love and devotion will transform a rough-around-the-edges possible partner into a perfect match. But in reality, dating potential is a high-risk investment, and too often, the return is heartbreak and regret. The Fixer-Upper Relationship: A Blueprint for Disappointment Borrowed from real…
Ghosted Again? Here’s What’s REALLY Going On
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Modern dating has its perks—unlimited matches, effortless DMs, and last-minute plans. But it also has a brutal downside: ghosting. One minute, you’re swapping inside jokes and making weekend plans; the next? Silence. No explanation. No closure. We tend to think of ghosting as just another…
Swiping is Dead – How to Reclaim Your Dating Life
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For years, swiping left (and right) has defined dating—a casual flick of the thumb capable of sparking either chemistry or catastrophe. Yet, for many, the thrill of the match has dulled into a tedious grind. You know the cycle: swipe, match, chat… ghost. Over and…
