Hey Doc, I (27M) met this woman on Bumble a few months ago. We met each other in person for a low-key meeting to see if we vibe together, and we certainly did. We had similar interests, shared values (which is pretty rare in the rural southern place I live). There was one big problem:…
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How Do I Learn To Fall In Love?
Hi Dr. NerdLove, I’m a 21 year old girl, and I’ve known I was ace since I was about 17. I’m pretty aromantic as well, though the most accurate label is probably gray demiromantic — I’ve only ever had romantic feelings about two people, both of whom were my close friends. I’m not even sure…
Is My Boyfriend Falling In Love With Someone Else?
Hey Dr Nerdlove, Brief context: I (28 F) have been in a 2.5 year relationship, 1.25 years of which has now been long distance (12+ hour flight, long distance). Currently coming out of a non-Covid rough patch, newly thrown for a loop. Ever since I moved away, I have been encouraging him to cultivate friendships…
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How Do You Handle A Break Up While Under Quarantine?
Hi Dr. NerdLove: I have been with my boyfriend for nearly 4 years. We have been so happy and I have not felt any issues in my relationship. If anything, I felt he was more affectionate in our relationship. Sex has been great and regular. 2 weeks ago, we went on a snowboarding holiday. It…
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ASK DR. NERDLOVE: How To Handle “Let’s Just Be Friends”
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: Everyone’s heard the “let’s just be friends” speech from someone they’ve been attracted to. But how do you make a…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Stop Feeling Worthless?
Dr. NerdLove, I’m writing you on my 31st birthday, which I’ll be spending mostly alone. In 31 years on this good green earth, I have dated -maybe- three people in brief stints. For most of my life I’ve been a fat, shy, anxious nerd with weird interests and a lot of stress between my home,…
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