Why Should I Bother Dating In The First Place? - Paging Dr. NerdLove
Between women refusing to date a virgin and hearing that relationships don't last, he's losing hope. Why should he bother dating in the first place?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Between women refusing to date a virgin and hearing that relationships don't last, he's losing hope. Why should he bother dating in the first place?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Occasionally, I'll get an email from a reader who isn't asking for advice so much as they are asking for permission. And nine times out of ten, what they're asking for is permission to break up with their significant other... because they can't manage to convince themselves that they need to. One of the most perverse aspects of being human is how hard we fight against our own best interests. Our brains are prone to a host of psychological effects and fallacies that convince us that we s...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
As someone who's been active on the Internet since 1994 — before there was a World Wide Web, even — I've seen a lot of changes over time. Few, however, have been as significant as the way that online dating has changed. I have seen things you wouldn't believe. Spring Street Personals, shared across Salon and The Onion. Paying to send messages and buying 'roses' to send instead of likes, winks and pokes. I watched major dating sites become infested with zombie accounts and new ones popula...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Dear Dr. NerdLove, I've been a long-time reader of your articles, and after so many years, I now find myself in need of your advice. It's a bit of a long story. For context, I am a single 27-year-old man, and the woman in question is my ex, and is about to turn 26. We both work in the same profession. I'll start with the background first. In the fall of 2018, my ex and I first met when we were working together at a new internship. We clicked instantly, and the attraction was mutual. We bega...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
His girlfriend asked for an open relationship. What started off as a source of anxiety and pain is now amazing… so why does he feel so conflicted?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Emotional intelligence is one of those traits that tends to be woefully underdeveloped in men. Call it part of the toxic masculinity package; when things like 'having feelings' are treated as a weakness, men are taught to bottle them up and pretend they don't exist. It's not terribly surprising. After all, what's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear 'get in touch with your emotions'? In all likelihood, it's an absurd image of men sitting in a circle, crying like little girls ((No,...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
He's a softer, more submissive guy who wants to be the one to be romanced. How can a less assertive man find a more aggressive, take-charge woman?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Hey Doc, I met someone new back in December after I had decided years ago that maybe dating wasn't for me. When I least expected it, I felt sparks with a guy I chatted with at the park. He's kind and reliable, incredibly funny, very straightforward and earnest. He works to understand my chronic illness in a way that no one else has, and has supported me through some pretty bad episodes of depression. When we're together it feels re-energizing for both of us, when usually we find socializing...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
On Monday, we talked about how to know if someone was right woman for you. This week, I want to expand on that; after all, it's all just a theoretical exercise unless you're actually able to meet her. And I get a lot of questions from people about 'where to meet women'. And while I've covered this many times, it's important to realize that sometimes this isn't the question you need to be asking. After all, women are literally everywhere. Go outside, look around, there they are. But -...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
They're polyamorous, but it feels like they're not the 'right' kind of poly. Why do people insist that they need to follow a specific relationship style?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I saw this video on TikTok and am now trying to figure something out. @monstersincooperatedReply to @crypticcorvus #fy #foryou #dating #lgbtq #confused #reply #SoFiMoneyMoves ♬ original sound - Cooper vm.tiktok.com/ZMRoBMVxL My understanding was that generally, women would rather not be approached by men in just any public setting because they view us always as a potential threat, which I think is totally 100% fair. And I always took that as meaning we should avoid talkin...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
He's having great success getting matches on dating apps, but they ghost when he messages them. Why are these matches not turning into dates?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
They're getting ready to spice up their marriage. How can they make sure that this is a fun sexy adventure and not an impending disaster?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
What makes one relationship last, while another falls apart? Why do you seem to have found your dream relationship, only to have it turn into a nightmare? Your partner may seem perfect, but it takes more than shallow commonalities to make a relationship work. Just because things are amazing in the beginning doesn't mean that everything is going to work out on it's own. If you've ever wondered whether she's 'the one', or you want to know if your relationship has what it takes to go the distanc...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
He's in his late 20s, chronically single and running out of time to reach his dream of marrying young and starting a large family. What should he do?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
He wants to improve his social skills, but he's always finding reasons why it's not 'the right time'. How can he stop putting up barriers and get out of his comfort zone?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
He's told he's a catch and women like him, yet he's sitting by himself while other men are getting approached. What is he doing wrong?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
