Hey Doc, How do you know if/when to end a long-term relationship when everything is great except for the sex? How do you know when it’s irrational to keep trying to make it work? I’ve been dating my girlfriend Helen (not her real name) for 5 years, and lived with her for 3. We’re both…
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I Was Abused. How Do I Keep My Trauma Out of My Dating Life?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I’ve been thinking about an idea that appeals to me, and wondering if there are some deeper lessons that can be learned from it. I would appreciate a qualified second opinion on the matter, and so I would like to hear your advice, if that is alright. Background details (to let you…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: Off The Market
Hi Doc, I have a problem I sincerely hope you can help with, because it’s been a problem that I just can’t seem to fix. I’m a girl of the nerdy persuasion. I am heavy into tabletop RPG and video games, I love sci-fi, and I’m fairly introverted. Making new friends is very, very difficult…
On “Fake” Geek Girls
There’s been some grousing for a while about “fake” geek girls, girls who – gasp!, shock! – pretend to be geeks in order to get attention! As geek culture has been growing in influence and cultural significance, more people have taken notice of us. This, in turn means that more people are willing to market to…