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…
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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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Help, He’s Afraid Of Flirting
Dr. NerdLove, This will probably needs some context. First, I’m polyamorous; I’m married, have a long-term girlfriend, and still occasionally go out with new people. Everyone knows and consents, it’s all ethically done, and it’s going great. The second important part is that I was raised in the evangelical tradition of purity culture; more specifically…
How Does He Learn To Be Single Again?
Dear Doc, I’m about to turn 35, and find myself single after 12 years of being in a relationship. My ex and I met in college on a study abroad, and were friends (with benefits) for many months before we became exclusive. That friendship developed, evolved, and after six years of dating (four living together)…