Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema
Chloë Hylkema brings an English degree from Emory University and a belief in the power of connection to DatingAdvice.com. She’s covered hundreds of people, services, and ideas in the dating and lifestyle sphere, all explored through the lens of making dating enjoyable. Chloë is passionate about dellivering readers the information and resources they need to forge conscious and self-realized connections. When she’s not writing, you can find her cooking a vegan feast or at the climbing gym.

Latest Posts

168 posts written/edited to date
A Therapist Reflects on Relationships in 40 Years of Couples Counseling
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Therapist Reflects on 40 Years of Couples Counseling

By: Chloë Hylkema • 1/13/25

The Short Version: Linda Bloom LCSW has been helping couples lead healthier relationships since 1975, and while a lot...(read more)

Sex Education is the First Step to Better Sex
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Sex Ed is the First Step to Better Sex

By: Chloë Hylkema • 1/8/25

The Short Version: Your burning questions about sex deserve answers. That’s where Beducated comes in. The online...(read more)

Having Relationship Problems? Focus on Friendship First
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Strengthen Your Relationship by Focusing on Friendship

By: Chloë Hylkema • 1/6/25

The Short Version: If your relationship problems have become too overwhelming, it’s time to focus on friendship with...(read more)

Flure Rolls Out New Dream Match Feature
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Flure’s New Feature Ensures You Won’t Miss a Match

By: Chloë Hylkema • 12/16/24

The Short Version: Flure is a dating app for safely exploring your kinks and desires. The new Dream Matches feature...(read more)

Professional Matchmaker Clears Up Matchmaking Misconceptions
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Clearing Up Matchmaking Misconceptions

By: Chloë Hylkema • 12/9/24

The Short Version: Curious about matchmaking, but not sure where to start? We talked to Jill Dunn, a professional...(read more)

If You’re on a Date in DC, Make Sure to Check Out One of the District’s 30+ National Parks
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Take a Date to DC’s Parks System

By: Chloë Hylkema • 12/2/24

The Short Version: With 30+ national parks and hundreds of local parks, Washington, D.C., earned the top spot in the...(read more)

The App Modernizing Online Matchmaking for Muslims
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The App Modernizing Muslim Matchmaking

By: Chloë Hylkema • 12/2/24

The Short Version: Veil is the marriage-minded Muslim dating app you’ve been looking for. Designed for modern single...(read more)

Take This Quiz to Discover Your Animal Personality– and Learn About Your Love Life in the Process
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This Quiz Discovers Your Animal Personality

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/21/24

The Short Version: The Animal in You personality test can teach you about yourself, your partner, and how you both show...(read more)

The Well-Established Platform Keeping Online Dating Simple & Effective
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The Well-Established Platform Keeping Online Dating Simple

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/21/24

The Short Version: If you’re looking for a simpler approach to online dating, Free Dating is the spot for you. One of...(read more)

A Psychic May Help You Discover Insights on Love, Life, & Relationships
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How Psychics Can Help You Understand Your Love Life

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/20/24

The Short Version: Have a love question you’ve been dying to ask a psychic? Sarah Kramer talked to us about how you...(read more)

In-Person Singles Events Are the Cure to Your Online Dating Burnout
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In-Person Events Are the Cure to Dating Burnout

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/20/24

The Short Version: If dating’s got you down, don’t quit. You may just need one in-person event to change your...(read more)

Bad Dates, Falling in Love, & Finding Courage: Dr. Bonnie Talks Overcoming Fear in Dating
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Dr. Bonnie Talks Overcoming Fears in Dating

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/18/24

The Short Version: Want to learn how to date with grace, patience, and perseverance? Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil talked us...(read more)

SALT Was Made For and By Christians Searching for True Connections
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SALT Connects Christian Singles

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/18/24

The Short Version: Single Christians may have a hard time feeling like they belong in their local church communities....(read more)

What Is a Situationship: Defining the New Norm in Hookup Culture
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What Is a Situationship?

By: Chloë Hylkema • 11/4/24

A situationship is like a relationship, but not quite. Situationships are sexual and romantic relationships that are...(read more)

In-Depth Conversations Guide this Matchmaker’s Detailed Approach
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In-Depth Conversations Guide This Matchmaker

By: Chloë Hylkema • 10/31/24

The Short Version: A great matchmaker is going to give your love story the attention it deserves. Kimberly Simonetti, a...(read more)

The Holistic Matchmaking Approach Touting an Impressive Success Rate
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The Holistic Matchmaking Approach Bringing Couples Together

By: Chloë Hylkema • 10/22/24

The Short Version: Matchmaking simplifies many aspects of dating, but it’s not a magic fix for your dating problems....(read more)

What Does Heteronormative Mean?
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What Does Heteronormative Mean?

By: Chloë Hylkema • 10/21/24

When something is described as heteronormative, it means heterosexuality is the expected or preferred way of being. It...(read more)

10 Best Matchmakers for South Asian Americans for 2024
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Best Matchmakers for South Asian Americans 2024

By: Chloë Hylkema • 9/24/24

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to find love, as long as you enjoy the process and fall in love with its...(read more)

This Dating Coach Says It’s Time for You to Invest in Yourself
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This Dating Coach Wants You to Invest in Yourself

By: Chloë Hylkema • 9/20/24

The Short Version: If dating has been no fun recently, I have good news: taking a break is going to be way more fun. We...(read more)

The Social Platform for Flexing– and Finding– Your Geek
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The Social Platform for Finding Your Geek

By: Chloë Hylkema • 9/19/24

The Short Version: Everybody wants to be part of a community that celebrates their interests. Geek Meet Club is the...(read more)