He’d love to get to know his classmate better, but his gut is telling him it’s not the time. Is he right, or is he sabotaging his attempts to find love?
fear of rejection
How Do I Finally Get Over My Fear of Rejection?
He’s trying to improve his chances at dating, but his fear of rejection is leaving him paralyzed. How can he finally overcome his fears and meet amazing women?
I Think I’m Too Anxious To Have Sex!
She has a great life and an amazing boyfriend… and she’s afraid to sleep with him. How can she let go of her sexual anxieties and get busy with her guy?
How Do I Know When My Dating Fears Are Real?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, I have a question I don’t think I’ve seen addressed anywhere before. You’ve written about how having ADHD makes you more sensitive to rejection and all that, so maybe you might be able to answer this for me: how do I know when something is all in my head and when I’m…
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How Do I Stop Bullying Myself?
Hello Doc, This is how my mind works when I see an attractive woman I want to talk to: “Hey, my coworker is pretty cute. I wish I could get to know her more.” “She’s in a different department, how could I talk to her?” “If I were to go up to her for no…
How To Be Fearless With Women
Trying to meet amazing women can be incredibly intimidating, even terrifying. There’s an understandable fear of judgement or rejection, especially since meeting women requires deliberately making yourself vulnerable to a relative stranger. There’s also the understandable worry of what your social success says about you and your worth as a person. However, so much of…