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Is it worth telling the woman in a couple you know that her husband is cheating on her, or should you just keep your bloody mouth shut? Let me give you an example. Matt was the sales manager at Maija’s father’s company. He was handsome, charming, a smooth talker, and frequently away from home on … Read more
Has it ever happened to you that, at a particular moment, like a bolt out of the blue, you suddenly realised that your partner was The One True Love? It happened to me once. I was in a pub with my best mate, and my own phone had run out of battery, so I borrowed … Read more
It’s almost impossible to impress me anymore. I’ve seen and heard it all. And yet, today, it happened. In a supermarket. Between the beer shelves. I heard something so extraordinary that the hairs on the back of my neck stood up, a tear welled up in the corner of my eye, and I wanted to … Read more
Being alone can affect your psyche in the strangest ways imaginable. I’ve been single for a long time. I enjoy being single and have no desire to be in a relationship. But yesterday, when a couple of friends were visiting the Helsinki metropolitan area and came to stay the night at my place, I discovered … Read more
Recently, I gave women advice on how to impress a man on a first date. Now for the follow-up: how to make sure he doesn’t disappear into thin air once he’s gotten laid—aka, the guide to a perfect first time. Once you’ve got the man back at your place and decided it’s time to get … Read more
For women who want to make a lasting impression on a man on a date. Don’t overthink it. Men are simple creatures, and most of them get excited about the same things. These will work on almost any man (and if they don’t, you can forget him immediately; he’s not the real deal). You’re guaranteed … Read more
My good friend John went on a date with a lady. John is a gentleman, so he paid for the coffee and pastries. On the second date, they went out to eat, and again John picked up the tab. The woman thanked him and said that next time, she would pay. For the third date, … Read more
A few days ago, while shopping, I saw a woman I instantly fell head over heels for. She was exactly the kind of woman I’ve always dreamed of. I can’t explain why, but I got the impression she’s very open-minded—and might even be up for something on the first date. For privacy reasons, I won’t … Read more
I’ve decided to offer one lucky single woman an unforgettable romantic weekend getaway to London early next year. Since there will no doubt be a flood of interested participants, a qualifying round will be held to ensure only the crème de la crème makes it through. The selection will be in three stages—three separate dates—each … Read more
I was reading my diary, reminiscing about old dates. There is one I’ll never forget: I’m really pissed off. Tinder. Do I need to say more? I’ll tell you anyway. I found a woman on Tinder. Pretty, nice, everything good. We decided to go on a date. Drinks at a local restaurant. I went a … Read more
