I spend a lot of time working with men who want to get better at dating women. This ranges from guys who’re trying to recover from a bad break-up, guys who spend so much time in the Friend Zone that they could run for political office there and even men who’ve never so much as…
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Leveling Up: Conquering Your Fears
I’ve been thinking of one of my cats lately. Yeah, I know. What does this have to do with dating? Give me a moment: this will all make sense. My wife’s cat Fleurlin passed away this October. He was the sweetest and gentlest orange tabby you could imagine; he literally could not hurt a fly….
Leveling Up: How To Reinvent Yourself
There’s a long and glorious tradition around this time of year, as summer nights reach their peak and slowly melt into fall: trying to reinvent yourself. This is especially true for first-time college students: as they enter a life away from their family – and often the majority of their social circle – they look…
Leveling Up: Giving Up Control
I’m kind of a control freak. Seriously. There’s a reason why NerdLove Industries is pretty much a one man show: I have a hard time not being in control of things. I get twitchy if I’m riding shotgun instead of driving myself1. Hell, I barely tolerate cut-scenes in video games because Nathan Drake’s suddenly not doing…
Leveling Up: Dating Out Of Your League
I’ll be honest: the cultural phenomenon that is Girls has more or less passed me by.1 However, I will absorb the occasional moment from the show through sheer cultural osmosis – usually when it stirs up another controversy that ends up plastered all over the blogs that I steal from mine for topics read. So while I may be…
Leveling Up: Building A Cool Wardrobe
One of the aspects of looking better and making yourself more attractive is your clothes. Not to put too fine a point on it but… frankly, men (and especially geeky guys) fall down rather frequently when it comes to dressing with any sense of style. Not that I necessarily blame them, mind you. Fact of…