She’s off the dating market for now. How can she convince guys that they’re wasting their time trying to date her without it getting awkward for everyone?
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How Do I Get Over A Relationship That Never Started?
Hi Dr. NerdLove! First I just want to say that I love what you do and am so grateful for everything that you do for the community! This is my first time posting, and I feel stupid for still being lovesick, since I’ve talked about this issue to so many people and even read and…
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How Can I Avoid Falling In Love With My Friend?
Heya Doc. This letter was spurred by your recent column about letting folks down gently. My question is related but separate: how do I keep a relationship platonic when the romantic interest is mutual? For some context: I’ve recently met this lovely person with whom I have a great deal in common, including stated romantic…
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Should I Tell Him I Know About His Kink?
Dear Dr. Nerdlove, I (35F) recently got up the nerve to ask out a guy (40M) who I’ve been good friends with for almost a year. We ended up Skyping a ton during quarantine because we both lived alone and enjoyed talking to each other. I caught feels pretty quickly after we started having hours-long…
Was His Girlfriend Cheating On Him With Her Toxic Ex?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: My girlfriend says she was emotionally abused by her ex boyfriend. He had anger and jealousy issues. He would isolate her and dictate the activities they would do together. He would even say hurtful things to her like that she’s not marriage material or that she’ll be alone forever. They dated for…
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