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
Jane became single and joined a singles group on Facebook. Because Tinder is full of dishonest and phoney people. After six months, she was really pissed off. She had a date with one guy who said he was a teetotaler, but was drunk when they met. Another guy said he would never date more than … Read more
Since people were asking for relationship advice, here’s another little gem. Before you get into a relationship, invite your future mother-in-law over to your place to watch a movie. Nothing reveals a person’s true character quite like watching a film together. And no matter how hard you try to avoid it, once you’re in a … 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
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
Ten years ago, I was in a relationship with a woman. She left me cruelly. The breakup was anything but pretty—terrible fights, and she badmouthed me to all my friends. Today, I happened to run into her at the shopping mall. I have to admit, it was really nice to see her after all these … Read more
I did once. I went to a bar, and there at the counter sat a truly stunning woman. Like a doll – very delicate and an incredibly beautiful face. So naturally, I sat down next to her, tried to look manly, and asked, “May I buy you a drink?” The lady got annoyed and gave … 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
At last, the long-awaited first kid-free break of the year has arrived. It’s only been a few hours, and I’ve already ticked off my carefully curated bucket list of guilty pleasures: Ripped open a bag of candy as loudly as possible, then abandoned it on the living room table. Went to the bathroom with the … 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
