Love, Sex and Dating For The Modern Nerd
Hey Doc I saw your column “Finding Strength Through Vulnerability” and honestly it kind of low key irked me. In my experience with vulnerability (with both men and women) has brought me literally nothing but pain, rejection, humiliation and extreme self hatred. I taught me that the world is crap and people are shit. That…
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Hey Dr. NerdLove, I’m a 50-something married guy who as a result of medical issues has permanent erectile dysfunction (pills don’t work, injections don’t work) and as a result of a lot of dating trauma, has huge self-confidence issues. I have no problems making friends, I’ve got lots of them, but I’ve had a lot…
Hey Doc, I’m 46 and genderqueer. I used to be active in the local BDSM scene. It’s where I met my last sexual partner. It’s an old story: started as friends with benefits, I fell in love and she didn’t, and my heart got broken. I left the scene, not wanting to see her again. …
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Dear Dr. NerdLove: I know you mostly help people get into relationships, but how do you get out of one? I (M, 28) have been with my girlfriend (F, 27) for three years now and I think it’s time to end it. If I’m being real, it’s been time to end it for a while….
Dear Doctor NerdLove, Long time reader and bona-fide straight woman here. Something struck me in your latest column, “What Makes A Man Attractive to Women?” The LW lists examples of “unattractive” men that masc-attracted women “claim” are hot to illustrate their question. This time, it was Pete Davidson (I only get the appeal in the…
Dear Dr. NerdLove: How can I get better at dating, without actually dating? It’s a weird question but my situation feels weird. I’m a 37 year old guy, and I’ve never dated in my life. I ended up marrying my best friend straight out of college. Not necessarily something I’d advise my past self given…
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