One of the ongoing challenges that comes with trying to improve your social life is… well, the social part. Specifically, meeting new people, connecting with them and building relationships with them that become professional connections, friendships or romantic relationships. All of us have had that ‘first day of school’ anxiety when trying to meet new…
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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 Do I Stop Resenting My Friends For Abandoning Me?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I’m stuck in a grudge loop that I need help getting out of. Over the course of the pandemic, I went through a bad breakup, moved to a new part of town, and started a new job. All good changes in the long run, but have left me feeling a bit isolated. …
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I’m Afraid I’ll Be Forever Alone… And It’s Not My Fault!
Hello Sir I want to preface this letter by saying that I don’t believe that I am “forever alone” because of my looks, height, or lack of social skills. I’m 6 “1” and I’ve been told by people that I’ve met that I am fairly handsome, and although I do have social anxiety and (mild)…
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How Do I Get My Partner To Slow Down In Bed?
Hi Doc, I appreciate you’re not a medical doctor so can’t comment on potential physical causes for this issue, but I’m not even sure where to start looking for advice on this that doesn’t immediately descend into snake-oil and weird assumptions. I’ve been following your blog since the sex-positive hey-day of the late aughts, so…
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Episode #128 – How To Get Over Your Fear of Rejection
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Why a fear of rejection is about a fear of loss How a scarcity mindset leads to being terrified of being rejected What the most successful, rejection-proof men all have in common How embracing the Friend Zone can make you fearless with women How having more people in your life can destroy your…
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