He went looking for a someone who wouldn’t reject him. Now he’s not happy in his relationship and wonders if his standards are too high. Wait, what?
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How Do I Get Over My First Break Up?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I’m twenty-four years old and I went through my first break up about 6 months ago. She was basically my first everything, and it has pushed me into a really depressive state. Not only do I have to see that person every day, we are in the same graduate program, I also…
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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Self-Acceptance vs Self-Improvement (And Why You Need Both)
Last week, I wrote about how being nice wasn’t enough, in and of itself. This kicked off a number of discussions, one of which focused around the idea of self-acceptance. After all, I’ve made it a point that self-acceptance is important and how believing in magic cures can actually hinder you in your progress when it comes…
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