Today we’re entering the latest in the Nerd Role Models series, wherein we look at popular characters in geek culture and break down just what it is about them that makes them so special… and what you can learn from them. And in this case, we’re talking about the tricky subject of attractiveness. It can…
Archives for May 2013
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Best Frenemies
Hi Doctor Nerdlove, I have something that I need to get off of my chest: I dislike one of my girlfriend’s guy friends. Let’s call him Q to protect the names of the innocent and not so innocent, as you say. Whenever someone mentions Q my girlfriend lights up and says how much she loves…
Leveling Up: Standing Out (The Right Way)
I’ve been looking forward to the release of Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby ever since the first trailer – even if you ignore the inevitable criticism of the excesses of the Jazz Age, it’s hard to not be swept up in the costumes, the pageantry, the Art Deco architecture and, of course, the way everybody…
You’re OK, I Promise.
One thing that anyone who is into advice columns – either as a fan or as a columnist – will notice is that letters tend to come in patterns. It’s not surprising, really… as freakish and unique as we all feel our problems are, 9 times out of 10, they’re much more common than we’d…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Trigger Warnings
Once again, we have a fairly sensitive topic for Ask Dr. NerdLove. I’m going to warn everyone now: I’m going to ride hard on the comments section. The rule is simple: Don’t be an asshole about this. Otherwise I drop the hammer. Hello Dr. NerdLove! I have kind of a sensitive issue to talk about….
Anatomy Lesson: Escaping The Friend Zone
Over the last couple of years, we’ve been talking about how to improve your dating life, from making yourself look better, improving your ability to approach and charm friends and strangers, fixing the attitudes and self-limiting beliefs that hold you back and even how to find more sex. However, while it’s good to learn about…