Henrik J. Klijn
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Henrik J. Klijn
The Power Move: Why Being Selective is Your Greatest Strength
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I’ve noticed a trend. Dating advice lately seems to echo a single, exhausting refrain: be open, be flexible, and most of all, be willing to compromise. Standards, we are told, are obstacles; desires, optional. And that success in love belongs to those who have learned…
Success Is Hot – Why Stinginess Is a Red Flag
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In dating, generosity isn’t extra – it’s everything I need to get something off my chest: Let’s stop pretending stinginess is just “being practical.” In dating, being frugal is not a personality quirk. It’s a warning sign. There’s a difference between having boundaries and withholding,…
Split the Bill – Why Your Dating Dealbreakers Are the New Green Flags
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This isn’t an article about being difficult. It’s about being honest. Radical honesty—the kind that says, “I want someone generous, emotionally mature, and who doesn’t flinch at valet parking” isn’t just valid. It’s power. And while we’re at it, no more pretending. No more smiling…
Luxury Isn’t Shallow – It’s Intentional
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Stop Apologizing for Your Standards Somewhere along the way, “wanting more” has become a dirty phrase. We were told to stop being “extra.” Be low-maintenance. Ask for less, so we’re easier to deal with. Wanting a particular kind of lifestyle—or a specific type of partner—was…
Success Matters – There, We Said It
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Why Chemistry Requires Ambition Being kind—and most will agree on this—is a relationship baseline. It’s fuzzy, comforting, and undeniably a foundational component to any healthy relationship. But being nice alone isn’t enough. It doesn’t sustain intrigue. It doesn’t keep a spark alive. Nor does it…
Why “Too Much” Is Exactly the Right Amount
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Playing small is a waste of your time. For years, we’ve been told to tone it down. To want less, need less, and be satisfied with whatever love, time, or attention someone was willing to give you. It was called “being low maintenance.” But let’s…
