Did the #MeToo movement change flirting forever? Can men no longer approach women? What makes the difference between flirting and harassment in this day and age? SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: The two types of complaints about #MeToo The goal behind the meme that men can’t flirt anymore How men are getting the point of #MeToo wrong The…
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Episode #94 – How To Be A Better Man
Over the last month, the nation has had one of many conversations about sexual assault and the affect it has on surivors. And as more women speak up, sharing their stories, sharing their pain and their rage, there are guys — guys who don’t want to be part of the problem, who want to be good…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Do I Need To Fire My Friend?
Hi Doc, My friend told me about your YouTube video recently, and since I need some dating advice myself I ended up going down the rabbit hole on your site. I have a problem. I liked what you said about reading the room and I think my Mentor read the room wrong just one time…
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Episode #85 – What’s The Line Between Flirting And Harassment?
Recently Henry Cavill gave his thoughts about flirting in a post #MeToo era during an interview with GQ Australia, where he claimed to be afraid that flirting with someone might lead to his being dragged through hell because… reasons. And while he has since apologized for his insensitive remarks, they struck a chord with many people:…
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Post Mortem – Textual Harassment
On occasion, I’ll get a request for advice on a situation that’s more layered and complex than a typical Ask Dr. NerdLove question. These questions typically need a deeper dive into just what went wrong, a sort of exploratory emotional surgury – a dating Post-Mortem if you will. On other occasions, the circumstances require more than just…
Live Like You Give A Damn – The Lessons of Anthony Bourdain
Like a lot of people, I have some complicated feelings about the death of Anthony Bourdain. As a general rule, I don’t usually have much to say about celebrity deaths other than “Man, that sucks.” But a few, a precious few, manage to hit me like a hammer to the chest. Those are the ones…
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