DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I really need advice as I cannot figure out how to move forward in my relationship, or if maybe I’m just overreacting. This is my first relationship and I’m really confused on wha... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’ve been dating “Jacob” for a year and three months now after we met on Hinge. I know it’s early, but this has been possibly the best relationship I’ve had in years, possibly eve... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I need help not f--king up my relationship the way I have before. Every time I’ve been with someone, my anxiety rages out of control and I act out and either my girlfriend breaks ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: When is the right time to ask someone out? Is it ok to ask a person for their number when you’ve only just met them? What if you’re not sure if they’re flirting with you or not?��... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE:  Thank you so much for selecting my letter (“How Do I Cope With Transforming My Entire Life In One Year” Jan 01, 2026) and for your incredible, compassionate response. You were ri... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE:  I (35f) have a friend (28m) who became my best friend and we got so close and there is this amazing connection for me even though he is married and I had been in a relationship f... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I feel like I have hit the in-law jackpot. His parents are chill and nerdy and I love spending time with them, his brother and sister and their significant others are people I wou... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m a freshman in college and for the first time in my life, I’m in a place where I don’t know anybody besides my roommate. ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I just lost my virginity, and I can’t stop thinking about how badly I might have screwed it up.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I hope you don’t mind me reaching out. I’m writing because I could really use your perspective right now. ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: This is a question I never thought I would have to ask: how do I help someone through a break up when they’re still in a relationship with me? I’m in a polyamorous relationship, w... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I struggle to understand my own desirability as a man. I don’t really know what it feels like to be wanted, what that looks like in the real world, or how I’m even supposed to go ... more

Doctor’s Note: This letter includes descriptions of emotional and sexual abuse. Please take care while reading.... more