He’s had a long run of bad luck, with one bad date after another. Why are all of his dates going nowhere and what should he do about it?
white knight syndrome
How Do I Learn To Flirt Without Being a Creep?
If flirting is a skill and skills are improved with practice, then how is he supposed to practice? Wouldn’t practicing flirting just make him creepy?
Am I Just Too Ugly For Women To Love?
Hey Doc, I’m still struggling with women. I know that I need to work on my self confidence and get over my insecurities, but why am I always attracted to women who would never be interested in me? Should I lower what little standards I have and date someone who I may not be attracted…
Does He Need To Let Go of Past Relationships?
To the esteemed Dr. NerdLove: Should I get rid of a treasured memento of a past romantic (and currently platonic) relationship before pursuing a new one? I’ve only been in one serious relationship. It started as an online, long-distance relationship shortly after high school. After a couple years, she moved in with me. While we…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: Is My Friend Being Abused?
(Doctor’s Note: today’s letter deals with abusive relationships.) Hello Doc, I would normally dispense with the niceties and whatnot, but I feel like I’m in the middle of a potential crisis. The long story made short is that I’m a 23 year old guy who had just graduated from college with a bachelor’s, and there’s…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Get Closure With My Ex?
Howdy Doc, I’m probably a tad older than your typical readership (36) and have been on my journey to get better at dating/women/relationships for a long time. While I’ve certainly improved, I do still struggle. I’m about 6 months out of a relationship that really wreaked havoc on me. I’ve come to realize that one…
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