They argue daily, she keeps track of everyone he talks to, he’s even late for work because of their fights. Is it even possible to fix this relationship?
emotional self-defense
How Do I Forgive A Recovering Addict?
Over the years, she’s dealt with trauma her sister’s drug abuse and mental illness. Now that she has distance, can she ever forgive, forget and reconcile with her sister?
I Fell In Love With A Fraud. How Do I Get Over Him?
She fell in love with someone who turned out to be fake. Now she doesn’t know what to do. How can she get over someone when their love was a fraud?
Why Do I Feel Insecure With My Girlfriend?
Hello Doc! I have a problem and I feel very stupid asking this but… the girl I’m currently dating use to date a bodybuilder and, well, I’m not muscular. That alone triggers my alarms; why would a girl who dated a guy with perfect body want to date me? I can not offer her a…
Can I Be Friends With My Ex When I Still Want Them Back?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: So, I’m in a spot that feels like sitcom plot, and I’m trying to fight my way out of wanting to behave that way. My partner broke up with me, and I’m still in love with them, but also we want to stay friends and I have no idea what that, or…
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How Do I Get Over My Fear of Women?
Hello Doc, I’ve been struggling for over a decade to express my interest and sexual desire to women in any meaningful way. When opportunity is there, I instinctively disengage and mentally collapse inward. I become physically anxious and upset, even while my thoughts are calm or elsewhere altogether. Call it shyness, call it social anxiety,…