DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: First of all, I would like to thank you for your wonderful articles which I find very helpful even though I am a girl. I found out that I have never given much thought to some issue... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I have been successfully and happily dating a geek for two years now. We have a great mental, physical and emotional connection, and I don’t want to be with anyone else.... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: First let me say I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I’m a big fan. That being said, let me share my story with you.... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: A common truism you hear a lot about dating is “You have to learn to love yourself before you can love anyone else”. I’m bringing that up so I can tie dating to something I want to ... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I know you have addressed the issue of “friend zone” (and that it’s not really a thing). I completely understand that.... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m 29M, from a European country. I’ve got a good career path (in training to be a doctor). I also have an introverted personality (more like crippling social anxiety when I was you... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: It has been a while since I had a girlfriend and lately I been trying to date more and go outside my comfort zone and ask out girls I am truly interested in.... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: It’s my last year as a high school student and I have liked this girl for two years now. She’s a year younger than me and I’ve known her since my sophomore year. Thing is, with her ... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Been friends with this fellow for nearly three years and he’s more affectionate with me than anyone else we know. Like when I asked other people, “Here’s what he did, do you think h... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I am in desperate need of sage advice. Perhaps you can help. After a couple years of having some fun, I’m ready to get into a “real” relationship again. Meaning monogamous, loving, ... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m a 29 year old woman who is really struggling to get into a relationship. I have tried so many things, and I just don’t know where to go from here. I have a good job, a few great... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE:I happened to find you through a google search when I tried to look up info about how to avoid creeping people out. I’m emailing you because I want to see if you’re able to answer an... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Thanks for your constant quality advice. So here’s my question. As a way of determining a person’s desirability when it comes to relationships, is the Grimes test applicable to peop... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I am going through some personal conflicts and was researching on Google and came across your page. I have a somewhat tricky situation that I have never been in before and would lik... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I am 39 year old man in love with a 26 year old woman that I have been friends with for the last four years. Over the years that I have interacted with her, I slowly fell for this g... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m writing to you to get your input into when a guy should ask a girl for a date after initially meeting them. To get a bit of context on myself I’m mid-twenties, not from the USA,... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Hi, I have a problem. I was dating for nine months with a girlfriend who was incredibly negative. I broke it off but felt bad about it.... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m 50 yr old female with some serious issues revolving around sex. When I was 25, I was raped by a man I was dating. The mental toll that took on me me made me repress all of that ... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: To start, I’m not the best at socializing; I seem to normally skew more towards listening and observing, and while I’ve gotten better at being social over the years, it’s still some... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I was reading this article (https://www.doctornerdlove.com/why-wont-my-husband-treat-his-mental-illness/) and some points you made, hit too close to home and wanted to get your opin... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I turned my life around, but still can’t find a date. I suppose I’m your typical young adult geek. I live in a small apartment with collectible toys on shelves. I play video games, ... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: My wife and I have been together for six years and married for four. We have a son who is about to turn two in a few weeks and we have been having marriage problems since February o... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: So long story short I am a single guy approaching 30, never been in a relationship and only went out like 2 dates in my entire life. This all boils down to this major issue.... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I know your target audience is largely men, but I’m a woman who needs some help. It involves the “friend-zone” and a guy I really like. ... more
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I (28M) wonder how I can stop second guessing myself in dating. Everything seems to be going right. Yet, I wonder: is it? When do I know that I’ve become successful at dating?... more