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…
Archives for May 2017
Ask Dr. NerdLove: What If I Just Want To Be Friends?
Hi, Doc! I am a guy in my early 20’s and just finished my fifth term at university. This term I’ve began studying a new subject in a new class. We’re a small class – no more than 15 people – so everyone knows everyone, and we meet several times a week both during and…
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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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How NOT To Handle A Bad Date
Many of us have found ourselves pondering how to escape a bad date. But most of us likely haven’t faced legal action because of it. On Wednesday, May 17th, Austinite Brandon Vezmar became a new Internet sensation. The Austin-American Statesman broke a story about Vezmar suing his date for texting during a showing of The Guardians of the Galaxy,…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Get Comfortable Talking About Sex?
Hey Dr. NerdLove, I’m a 21 year old guy from the UK and I’ve been reading your site for about a year and a half. During that time I’m happy to say I’ve made some great improvements to my life; I’ve become conscious about my diet and started working out with a friend, have been…
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Paging Dr. NerdLove Episode #29 – How To Talk So People Will Listen
Living an interesting life is makes you a more interesting, attractive person, but you need to be able to share those experiences. And that means knowing how to convey them in ways that keep people interested. We’ve all encountered people who are in love with the sound of their own voice and talk endlessly or who…
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