I’ve talked a lot about the various subsets of geek guys who have issues with relating to women as individuals, rather than an idolized goddess figure. We’ve talked about the Nice Guy, and the perils of the Geek Girl fantasy. Now it’s time to cover another branch of nerds and the issues they have with regard…
Relationships
Zen and the Art of Relationship Maintenance.
Like approximately 41% of America, my parents were divorced. In fact, most kids I knew growing up were from one-parent (or weekend-parent) families. The older I got, the number of friends whose parents were still married shrank correspondingly. By college, they were a rarity, almost to the point of being an attraction worthy of any…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: Supporting Roles
Hey Doc, I’m gonna apologize beforehand but it’s one of those “I have this friend…” questions. I’m a guy and this friend is a girl. Her boyfriend broke up with her after a very serious 2 year relationship (living together and all that stuff). The dude was very fucked up and turned my friend from…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: One More Try
Doc, you gotta help me. I’ve been dating this girl for 7 months and we truly loved each other. A few months ago she told me she had made a mistake and danced with another guy at a club. She apologized incessantly and wrote me the most beautiful card ever. I forgave her no problem. But…
Why Women Cheat (And How To Stop It)
If you strip away the romance and the complicated societal rules and obligations and general philosophical meandering, humanity’s purpose is very simple: we’re here to ensure the continuation of our genetic lineage. Full stop. Men want to ensure that their own genes are passed along while simultaneously trying to prevent other males from impregnating the…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Losing My Religion
Got one for today that’s short and sweet, but not terribly simple. Religion can be a touchy subject, so if you have a comment, please be sure to keep it civil. Dear Doc, I have a rather sensitive question. What is your advice on inter Religious relationships? As a Christian, I’ve met a lot of…