Their relationship is great, except for having to tiptoe through a minefield to avoid setting his girlfriend off. Is his relationship becoming toxic?
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Does My Girlfriend Want To Be With Me… or Her Ex?
When they first started dating, she would talk about how she missed her ex. Now, months later, he’s left wondering: does she want to be with her ex or him?
How Do I Stop Being Threatened By My Girlfriend’s Popularity?
Doctor’s Note: As we start look at the start of new year, I feel like this is a good time to look back at where we had been see how far we’ve come. New years, after all, are often a time to celebrate change and growth. In my case, it’s been more than a decade…
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Can I Be Vulnerable With Others Without Getting Hurt?
Hey Doc I saw your column “Finding Strength Through Vulnerability” and honestly it kind of low key irked me. In my experience with vulnerability (with both men and women) has brought me literally nothing but pain, rejection, humiliation and extreme self hatred. I taught me that the world is crap and people are shit. That…
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Do I Need To Give Up On Dating For Good?
Hey Dr. NerdLove, I’m a 50-something married guy who as a result of medical issues has permanent erectile dysfunction (pills don’t work, injections don’t work) and as a result of a lot of dating trauma, has huge self-confidence issues. I have no problems making friends, I’ve got lots of them, but I’ve had a lot…
How Do I Rebuild My Social Life Without Facing My Ex?
Hey Doc, I’m 46 and genderqueer. I used to be active in the local BDSM scene. It’s where I met my last sexual partner. It’s an old story: started as friends with benefits, I fell in love and she didn’t, and my heart got broken. I left the scene, not wanting to see her again. …
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