Howdy Doc, I’m a late 20s feller who’s been trying to bow out of the dating game. My most recent relationship ended about a year ago when I realized I probably wasn’t making her happy and it was an amicable split and we’re still tight. My life has really taken off this past year between…
Archives for September 2022
My Boyfriend’s Ex Is Trying to Steal Him Away. What Do I Do?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: The guy I’ve been seeing for the past three months is still very close with his ex; they ended things a year ago. They dated for 3 years after having a strong friendship prior to their relationship. The ex tells the person I’m seeing incessantly that she wants to be back together…
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How Do I Live A Life Less Boring?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I (M/26) in a reasonably large American city, and I am trying to get seriously into the dating scene. I looked around your site and your post about The Grimes Test has left me feeling down about myself since it drives home something I’ve known about myself for a while. I’ve got…
How Do I Overcome Shyness and Start Approaching Women As An Adult?
Hey Doc, I’m writing to you today because of an issue that I’ve never been able to conquer. The issue is that I’m 33 years old and I have never approached a woman in my entire life, in public or any socially acceptable place. I think that I’m a pretty good catch but I’ve always…
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What Does Confidence Feel Like (To Someone Who’s Never Had It?)
Hey Doc, Proud patron of yours here and I’m happy to be writing in after years of reading your enormously helpful columns and watching videos. Thanks for all you do — I’m in a very satisfying relationship that’s about to cross the one year mark due in no small part to heeding your advice. You’ve…
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How Do I Stop Resenting People Who Are Better With Women Than Me?
Hi Doc, I’m a recent graduate in my late ’20s who started working as trainee at a company a few months back. Given my temp status, I’ve been assigned to under the supervision of one of the full-time who is in his mid-30s. The company has a lot of women who are my age and…
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