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DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m a cis female who has identified as bi for years (though lately I’m pretty sure I’m actually a lesbian but that’s not what I’m asking about.)... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m a bisexual woman and I’ve been encountering something in my dating life that I’d like to just have someone confirm is a thing, if that’s at all possible. I don’t have a whole lo... more

DOCTOR’S NOTE: Today’s column involves discussion of abusive relationships.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Recently my boyfriend got into a discussion about the future of our relationship. He has mentioned in passing at the very beginning of our relationship that he didn’t want to do lon... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: long time reader here. I think I have an unusual problem. I’m a cis, straight, white guy who during my teenage years (I’m 22 now!) used to be a Nice GuyTM, didn’t care about present... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: This is absolutely the first time I’ve ever heard of you, but I read a few articles and thought, ‘Wow, I hope he’ll answer mine,’ because, while the articles I’ve already read do sp... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: My early 30’s niece told me last night that she’s bisexual. She also told me she’s involved with a couple (M&F). Apparently she told her mom (my only sister) a couple months ago... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m a 30-year old professional nerd/gamer-but-it’s-complicated woman who’s read your column for years for both the advice and the comments. I was wondering if you could help shed so... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: How do you know if/when to end a long-term relationship when everything is great except for the sex? How do you know when it’s irrational to keep trying to make it work?... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: So I (f) have had an on-off relationship with my ex (m) for the past 2 years. Recently, he’s shown that he’s growing to be a better person, and I’ve been putting serious thought int... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: First time writing. I like the way you think, so I’d like your take on a really annoying problem.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I hope you are doing well and staying safe during these difficult times.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: My entire family is dead, and I’ve been living with my only close and reasonably well-off friend and her husband since losing my job and housing in the summer of 2020. I have severe... more