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Episode #134 — You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
The reason why so many people struggle with dating isn’t because of their looks, their height, their genes or their hairline. It’s because they are caught in a cycle of bad habits and practices that destroy your confidence and sabotages your ability to improve. Here’s how you can break out of this negative cycle and…
Does He Need To Let Go of Past Relationships?
To the esteemed Dr. NerdLove: Should I get rid of a treasured memento of a past romantic (and currently platonic) relationship before pursuing a new one? I’ve only been in one serious relationship. It started as an online, long-distance relationship shortly after high school. After a couple years, she moved in with me. While we…
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What Do You Do About Unrequited Friendship?
Dear Doctor: I just started reading your column and I need advice on the following problem: I have an unrequited best friendship with someone (you could call her A). Like, I want to be best friends and she wants to be good friends or friends. And I don’t know how labels work. I just want…
ASK DR. NERDLOVE: Can You Learn To Love Being Single?
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: Valentine’s Day is coming, and it’s stressing people out. How can you learn to be happy when you’re single, especially…
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Am I Being Abused? Or Am I The One Who’s Wrong?
Doc, I have an issue. I’m a 29 year old female. I started dating a man this last year after almost going 4 years without a relationship. I was abused (sexually, emotionally, and physically) by my first boyfriend at 19. I have and still am seeing a therapist. There are other issues in this relationship….
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