Hey Doc, I was with my soon to be ex-wife for 8 years (married for 2), until she left me last Christmas! It was one of those slightly annoying ‘no-fault’ separations, we’d been struggling on and off and one day she just didn’t want to keep trying anymore! But after the initial shock I’ve been…
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What Do You Do About Unrequited Friendship?
Dear Doctor: I just started reading your column and I need advice on the following problem: I have an unrequited best friendship with someone (you could call her A). Like, I want to be best friends and she wants to be good friends or friends. And I don’t know how labels work. I just want…
Is He Too Ugly To For Someone To Love?
Hey there Dr. NerdLove, I’ve come across your site and like your stuff. I read your article “What Do You Do When You’re Too Ugly to Date?” – The way I look and how people treat me has been plaguing me all of my life. Even at work I have people who comment on my…
Why Does He Keep Failing At Relationships?
Hello, Doc. I’m 27 years old guy. Lately, I’ve been trying to comprehend my feelings about my last two relationships and setting my boundaries. I’ve always had low self-esteem with all that it implies. No firm boundaries, conflict avoidance and so forth. I’m working on improving my lifestyle and with the changes comes confidence. The…
Her Friend Was Accused of Sexual Assault. What Should She Do?
Doctor’s Note: Today’s column includes discussion about rape, sexual assault and false rape allegations. Because of the sensitive nature of the topic, I will be very strict about moderating the comments. Hi Doc, I really appreciate everything you’ve written and I have a question about a situation that’s a bit of a twist on the old…
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ASK DR. NERDLOVE: Can You Learn To Love Being Single?
I’m answering your most important dating questions! If you have a question about love, sex or dating, then be sure to leave a comment. Maybe the next question I answer will be yours! This week: Valentine’s Day is coming, and it’s stressing people out. How can you learn to be happy when you’re single, especially…
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