We all want to have an amazing relationship. The problem is that most of us go about it the wrong way. See, one of the mistakes we make when it comes to relationships is that we tend to assume there’s one way to have them. We accept the default mode without thinking about it. Worse: we…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: Is My Wife Done With Sex?
Hi Doc, I am a 39 year old male. I am a research faculty at a prestigious university in the US. I have been married for 10 years, and have two beautiful kids. Me and my wife were lovers and married after ~3 years of courtship. The problem(s) began about year after our second child…
Paging Dr. NerdLove Episode #31 – Understanding Infidelity
It’s unpleasant to think about our partners cheating on us, but it’s a very real risk when it comes to committed relationships. Conservatively speaking, scientists estimate that infidelity occurs in around 25% of marriages and relationships at some point – men and women both. However, as easy as it is to simply demonize the cheater or…
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Are You Ready For A Girlfriend?
There’s a very common issue I see among guys who’re looking for a girlfriend: they’re just not ready for one yet. Many guys go full-tilt boogie into finding themselves a girlfriend as soon as possible without having laid the emotional groundwork. As a result, they don’t find themselves a relationship so much as a girlfriend-shaped…
Paging Dr. NerdLove Episode #30 – Dealing With Jealousy
One of the inevitabilities when it comes to relationships – whether you’re currently in one or just trying to be – is that you’re going to deal with feelings of insecurity, jealousy and envy. No couple, no matter how perfect, isn’t going to deal with pangs of jealousy. Nobody, no how amazing, is immune from…
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Paging Dr. NerdLove Episode #28 – What You Need To Know Before Getting Back With Your Ex
As much as we feel like a break-up should cauterize whatever emotions we may feel for our ex, there are just as many times where we find ourselves looking back on relationships past and wondering “what if”. Even the most acrimonious break ups can still leave us with doubts and wondering if we’ve made a…