Two Millimeters, One Hug, and Some Very Nice Compliments

When I've finished trimming Gerrit's hair, I gently run my hand over his scalp to make sure I haven't missed any stray hairs. That still happens here and there. And when I do it, I always go a little slower and a little longer than strictly necessary. Simply because I can tell it makes Gerrit so happy.

Done With Dating Apps? I'm Trying Eye Contact at the Supermarket

I'm going to give it a shot after all… Would you dare to do it, too?

Was I Just Flirted With at Lidl? The Lost Art of Flirting

What do you think: was it just my imagination, or was it real?

Why Do Phone Calls Start With Small Talk? (And Why We Might Be Avoiding Them)

Do you still call just to talk, or do you mostly stick to quick messages nowadays? Phone calls seem to have their own unwritten rules — and I only realised quite late that I’d been skipping one of the most “obvious” parts…

Is ChatGPT Replacing Our Friends? AI, Advice, and the Rise of Loneliness

Is ChatGPT slowly replacing our friends?
It sounds dramatic—but the way I’ve started using it lately made me stop and think...