Episode 4 | Crush-man and the quicksand of vulnerability
“We have to dare to admit that we want a sweetheart. I think it is very important to keep repeating that. Precisely because the narrative of single optimism and individualization is so prevalent,” says columnist Barbara Geenen in the fourth and final episode of I’ll have a date later. “It is attractive to present yourself as a strongly functioning island that no one needs. We reduce the other to surplus, while the ultimate goal remains to find someone,” says editor Berten Vanderbruggen. “Yes, we find it embarrassing to get attached,” answers columnist Barbara Geenen. Are we still able to commit? Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend? And does paracetamol help against heartbreak? Presentation Barbara Geenen, Berten Vanderbruggen | Editorial Fien Dillen, Lise Bonduelle |. Editorial staff Fien Dillen, Lise Bonduelle |. Audio production Brecht Plasschaert |. Head of podcast Alexander Lippeveld
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