DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I feel like I’m stranded on a desert island when it comes to finding a meaningful relationship. I’m starting to wonder if I’m holding myself back with self-limiting beliefs, but I’... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I need your help with a very stupid problem. ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m 20 years old, I’ve never dated before, barely talk to anybody and spend most of my time alone. In fact, I’ve spent most of my time alone since I my pre-teens, and it intensifie... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m an almost 24-year-old Indian-American virgin guy with zero dating experience. Like a good portion of guys within my ethnic group, I pursued an education in a STEM field, which ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m a woman who has never been a relationship before. I just discovered your blog yesterday and I wanted to ask a question. There’s this cute guy I’ve been seeing for the past year... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: First, the exposition. The backdrop is not extraordinary these days; I’m facing down a really rough job market and the stress of big transitions in my life that really serves to co... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE:  In light of the articles you wrote on not needing to be perfect to date, this leads me to an important question: how do I carry myself with confidence when I’m a work in progress?... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE:  I have a lot of female friends. Like, a lot. Over the past ten years I have gone on 7 trips with platonic female friends and shared a room in 6/7 cases. I have very close relation... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE:  I’ve read your column for a while now and frankly I don’t know why I’m writing to you because I feel like you’re going to give me just more feel-good bulls--t. I’m tired of all th... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: This might be outside your scope, but I’m going to give it a try and reach out. Lately, I’ve been really struggling, to the point where I’ve had some dark, depressive thoughts. My ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Been reading your column for years and have suggested it to more than one teenage boy when they’re thinking or asking about relationships. You also answered a geeky work question f... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I have a question that’s less about should I stay or go but more about whether it’s worth waiting for someone or not. ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I think this will be a lot lighter than a lot of letters that you receive, and it’s perhaps a little funny, but it’s a problem none the less, and I’m a little worried that there’s ... more