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…
Archives for January 2019
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Am I Leading On My Ex?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: This is the first time I (she/her) am making an effort to stay friends with my ex (he/him). We’ve been together for three years, sharing an apartment for 1.5 years. I ended things 4 months ago and moved out 1 month ago. Since the breakup, he has asked me multiple times in…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: My Parents Like My Ex More Than Me
Hello Doc! I broke up with my ex-girlfriend “Sam” about a year ago. It was a super serious relationship: timeline for having kids/holidays with each other’s families serious. The official reason for said breakup is that I was tired of long distance (Sam has a temporary position in the neighboring state). Reality is more complicated….
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Become Someone Women Want To Date?
Hi Doc, I’m a 22 years old student and I’m currently facing difficulties in my social life. Until the past 1 or 2 years, I was living a very asocial life. Even though I’m an introvert, I managed to get back on my feet quickly and I’m pretty happy with my progress. The problem is,…
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No, Gillette Didn’t Declare War on Masculinity…
Recently, I released a video where I touched on the fact that Gillette released a new commercial that directly addressed toxic masculinity, asking men to do better and the reaction that a lot of people, mostly men, had to it. As it turns out, I have a lot more to say about it because, well,…
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#105 – Is Masculinity A Mental Illness?
Don’t forget: I’m taking your questions for the NerdLoveLine special! Call (512) 522-6513 and leave a voicemail with your question! The American Psychological Association updated it’s guidelines for the treatment of boys and men to say that toxic masculine ideologies are bad for men. Does this mean that masculinity is now a mental illness? Or is this…
