Dear Dr. NerdLove: A common truism you hear a lot about dating is “You have to learn to love yourself before you can love anyone else”. I’m bringing that up so I can tie dating to something I want to pick your brain on, which is about self-love. I find the messaging around how one…
Archives for November 2021
Programing Note For 11/22 – 11/26 (And A Holiday Meal Open Thread)
Hey all! Just wanted to let everyone know: since I’ll be traveling to see family for Thanksgiving, there’ll be no columns this week. We’ll resume normal publication schedule on Monday, November 29th, with another brief hiatus during the week for Christmas. Now, since I know the holidays can be a rough time for folks, I…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: Is Dating Too Hard For Men?
I’m 29M, from a European country. I’ve got a good career path (in training to be a doctor). I also have an introverted personality (more like crippling social anxiety when I was younger, but residency forced me out of this). I’ve never had luck with attracting women and have never had a girlfriend or a…
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How Do I Stop Someone Who’s Trying to Ruin My Marriage?
Hello, I happened to find you through a google search when I tried to look up info about how to avoid creeping people out. I’m emailing you because I want to see if you’re able to answer any questions that I have about your article: “Social Awkwardness is Not an Excuse” in writing? I’m asking…
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Why Is It So Hard To Meet A Good Man?
Hi Dr. NerdLove, I’m a 29 year old woman who is really struggling to get into a relationship. I have tried so many things, and I just don’t know where to go from here. I have a good job, a few great relatives, and some fantastic friends. I’m not unhappy, but I would really like…
Why Am I So Jealous of My Boyfriend’s Best Friend?
Hello, I am going through some personal conflicts and was researching on Google and came across your page. I have a somewhat tricky situation that I have never been in before and would like to know a professional’s opinion. My boyfriend, whom I’ve been dating for 10 months now, is best friends with his ex…
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