His social anxiety makes dating and meeting people a nightmare. How can he keep his anxiety from ruining every relationship before it can even start?
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How Do I Finally Break Out of My Shell Around Women?
Hi Dr. NerdLove, I’ve stumbled across this site about a year ago and have really been reading and trying to take your advice in all kinds of areas of my life. I have always been fearful of showing my vulnerability to people and it even lead to issues with some of my ex-girlfriends. I have…
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I Want A Relationship. So Why Don’t They Make Me Happy?
Dear Doctor, Thanks for all the work you do! I have a question I’ve been pondering for a while now, and it is how on earth I figure out what I want. Because I can’t. And I have been trying very, very hard. Professionally I’m all set (in my very early 30s, got all the…
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How Do I Date More Than One Woman At A Time?
Hi doc, I tend to meet women on Tinder and date a couple at a time. Five years ago, I did this because while I could be charming for a date or two, soon enough the realities of my then pathetic life would shine through. The reaction was girls tended to like me less the…
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How Does He Learn To Be Single Again?
Dear Doc, I’m about to turn 35, and find myself single after 12 years of being in a relationship. My ex and I met in college on a study abroad, and were friends (with benefits) for many months before we became exclusive. That friendship developed, evolved, and after six years of dating (four living together)…
How Do I Tell Someone She’s My Backup Girlfriend?
Hey Dr. NerdLove, First of all, you’ve written amazing articles on your website. Because if you, I’ve had a lot more dating success. Keep up the great work. My question is very “First world problem”. I’ve been dating a particular woman on and off (let’s call her H) during the last year. Meanwhile, I’ve gone…
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