Hi Doc! How do allosexual folks who relate to some elements of demisexuality date in an honest way without beating around the bush or waiting too long? Without getting too lost in labels, I am 30 year old male on the neurodiverse spectrum (both ADHD and ASD) and I relate to labels such as demisexuality,…
Archives for January 2022
Am I Holding My Girlfriend Back From Her Dream Job?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I have been dating this amazing girl for more than a year, and it honestly has been a great. There is one little detail that always gets to me, though. My girlfriend recently graduated from a Master’s program in a field of study she is passionate about. Things being what they are…
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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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Can You Ever Be Friends With An Ex?
Dr. Nerdlove, I need your full, honest opinion if I should continue to remain just friends with this guy (Let’s call him “A”). Let me give you a backstory (I apologize in advance for the length): “A” and I met through mutual friends when we were teenagers and were instantly drawn to one another emotionally…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: So What’s Wrong With Telling Women They’re “Being Crazy?”
Doctor’s Note: The second letter in today’s column deals with talk of suicide. Please proceed with caution, and if you’re having suicidal thoughts, please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Hello, I recently read your article in the Washington Post about calling women crazy (or stopping). Your points are valid but it left…
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How To Build An Amazing New Life
It’s a new year, which means that we’re in the midst of a veritable swarm of “new year/new you” pledges, think-pieces, think-pieces arguing against the previous think-pieces and — of course — a hell of a lot of “Make These 10 Resolutions For A Bright New Year” listicles and slideshows. Now, I’m famously skeptical about the value of…