Doctor’s note: Today’s letter deals with sexual and emotional abusive relationships and sexual assault Dear Dr. NerdLove: I (23m) have always had something of a low sex drive, as in, I just don’t really enjoy having sex or masturbating. I mean, there are some times when I do, but I would say it’s probably not…
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Help, My Girlfriends’ Guy Friends Make Me Jealous
Hi Doc, So I have been in a long distance relationship with my girlfriend for close to two years now. And she has always had some male friends. In fact she has been hanging around these guys for years even before I met her. And she told they’re like brothers to her. I am aware…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Get Over My Fear of Being Hurt Again?
Hi Doc, I started reading your column a couple years ago and it helped me through some issues in my first real relationship, but things have changed beyond what I can process solo. Asking for help is something I have trouble with, but I’m at my wit’s end. Maybe I’m missing something, maybe I just…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Rebuild My Life
Hey Doc, Here’s the skinny: It feels like time is running out and I’m scared to death of turning thirty. I went to community college and ended up with a couple different degrees that I ultimately didn’t pursue. I was frustrated that I hadn’t found my calling. Instead I looked around for a year, found…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Help, The Sex Has Gone
Hey Doc, I have been happily married for 14 years now and we have two beautiful children. I absolutely love my wonderful bride and she earns the bulk of our income, allowing me to be a stay-at-home parent and pursue my career as a writer. My question pertains to our sex life. Since the birth of our…
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….